Synod Assembly
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly for this year is being planned at Susquehanna University. The planning team is busy working on preliminary preparations for the event. Voting members from each congregation need to be identified. Talk to your pastor about being a part. Online registration will be open in early March.
Youth Mission Trip
This summer Allegheny Synod is sending a youth mission trip to Florida to help with hurricane relief from July 1-8. The plan is to take a bus from State College to Sarasota, Florida with an overnight stop in North Carolina. Luther Springs camp is providing counselors and running the service projects and program for us.…
Rostered Ministers Gathering
All ELCA deacons, pastors, and bishops (under call, on leave or disability, retired, or an approved candidate for call) are invited to come to the desert — a place where God has a habit of renewing weary leaders. Mark your calendars for July 17-20, 2023, in Phoenix. Each day of the gathering will begin in…
Women’s Convention
The 35th Convention of the Women of the Upper Susquehanna Synod, to be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at our beautiful camp just outside Mifflinburg. Camp Mount Luther's Evergreen Center provides a comfortable setting which accommodates worship, business meetings, Bible Study, workshop and, of course, a delicious lunch, all to be included in the…
God’s Love Made Real
Join ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton for a conversation about God’s Love Made Real. This ELCA movement encourages us to create a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ make for all people and creation. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 12 p.m. Eastern time Registration is encouraged, but not required. This event will take…
Pixels for Peace
Pixels for Peace: Digital Peacebuilding Webinar August 27 @ 6 - 7p.m. OR September 12 @ 12:30-1:30 As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers. This work is deeply needed in digital spaces, where conflicts and disinformation too often drive apart congregants and friends. Common Ground USA and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) invite you…
CML Dandelion Run
Camp Mount Luther 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, United StatesFor more information, visit https://www.campmountluther.org/events/
Holy Communion Refresher for ALWLs
Upper Susquehanna Synod Office 100 Mahoning St, Milton, United StatesOn Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, Bishop Miller will present a practicum to include a refresher about presiding over Holy Communion as well as some other worship topics. This event is being offered to all Lay Worship Leaders and is scheduled to be held at the Synod Office, 100 Mahoning…
“God’s work. Our hands.” Day
For more information, visit https://www.uss-elca.org/sep-8-gods-work-our-hands-day/
Pixels for Peace
Pixels for Peace: Digital Peacebuilding Webinar August 27 @ 6 - 7p.m. OR September 12 @ 12:30-1:30 As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers. This work is deeply needed in digital spaces, where conflicts and disinformation too often drive apart congregants and friends. Common Ground USA and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania (LAMPa) invite you…
Discernment Event
Have you ever wondered about theological education? The ELCA seminaries would like to help you learn more about your seminary options and explore with you where God might be calling you next. Join all seven seminaries of the ELCA on Sunday, September 15th from 4:00-6:30 for a Joint Virtual Discernment Event. For more: admissions.callutheran.edu/register/jointdiscernment
Synod Youth: Game Night
Christ's Lutheran Church, Lewisburg 100 S. Third St, Lewisburg, PA, United StatesThe synod's Youth Ministry Initiative, led by youth from around the synod, kicks off with monthly events in September. The first event will be a game night at Christ's Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, on Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 3-5 p.m. You are invited to bring your own game and enjoy some fellowship and refreshments. Other…
Deadline for Seafarers Bags
Since 2011, our synod has been providing “Christmas-at-Sea” gift bags for ships’ crews that come into East Coast ports during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The synod invites congregations and individuals to join in collecting "Christmas-at-Sea" Gift Bags for seafarers this Christmas through the Seafarers and International House (SIH) in New York City. Thank you…
Fall Bishop’s Day
Camp Mount Luther 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, United StatesThe next Bishop’s Day of 2024 is scheduled for October 10, at Camp Mount Luther. This day is available for clergy and lay leaders. Please bring whatever you would like to do to celebrate a sabbath day in fellowship with others or reflecting on your own. There will be no formal program in the morning,…
Reception for Liberian Missionary
Camp Mount Luther 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, United StatesThe Global Mission Team invites all people in the Upper Susquehanna Synod to say "thank you" to our missionary, Linda Johnson Seyenkulo, who is retiring this year. Rev. Linda will be at Bishop's Day held at Camp Mount Luther on Thursday, October 10. The reception will begin at 1:00 p.m. and no reservations are needed. …
World Food Day
Join ELCA World Hunger for a celebration of World Food Day and the 50th anniversary of ELCA World Hunger! This special online event will be hosted by the Rev. Amy Current, bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, and Imran Siddiqui, vice president of the ELCA. Tune in on Oct. 15 to hear firsthand stories from…