Events

This workshop, held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., will be at the Montoursville Presbyterian Church, 900 Elm Street, Montoursville.  Dr. Christine Arnoey-Sine and Dr. Tom Sine will be the presenters.  Christine will present the program, “Gift of Wonder:  Creative practices for delighting in God.”  Tom will present the program,…

The Lower Susquehanna Synod is holding a boundary awareness training on December 7, 2018, at Good Shepherd in Liverpool.  Cost is $25.  For more information, visit https://www.lss-elca.org/event/boundary-workshop-3/ Rostered leaders of the ELCA are required to remain current with Boundary Awareness training. As part of their continuing education rostered leaders should participate in a training every…

Diakon’s Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village and Camp Mount Luther are teaming up to provide a fun morning of food, fellowship, and Christmas crafts and games on Saturday, December 8, 2017.  The breakfast will feature an appearance and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, food, and craft stations.  Space is limited.  Call Gretchen at 570-523-4285 to…

United in Christ Lutheran Parish (Snyder and Juniata Counties) presents a Live Nativity on Friday, December 14, and Saturday, December 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 9084 PA-35, Mount Pleasant Mills (just west of the intersection of Routes 35 and 104). Free admission, hot beverages and cookies provided.

The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2018, through Monday, January 1, 2019, in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.  The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2019.  If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give…

Camp Mount Luther is hosting a new event this year for everyone to learn about their Summer 2019 programs.  Everyone, but most especially campers, parents, alumni staff, and potential campers and families are invited to come to this new, exciting winter camp event!   It will be held on Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 2:00 to…

Come, by yourself, bring a friend or attend as a pericope group (to enhance your work as a group), to a one-day lecture for anyone interested in thematic ideas, exegetical insights and preaching ideas for the coming liturgical season. There are three of these held during the academic year. The event will be held in…

You are invited to the inaugural MLK Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast!    Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, January 19, 2019, for prayer, fellowship and to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy.  Should you have any questions, please contact Jackie Curran at [email protected] or (717) 657-4804 ext. 313.  It is easy to register: You…

JIn recognition of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of God’s Word on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 12:10 p.m., in St Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. The Rev. Rebecca Tanner, Moderator, Ashley Presbyterian Church, will preach and music will be provided by the students…

One in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Even if you are not a trained mental health professional, you can be prepared and know what to do when a mental health crisis happens. Mental Health First Aid is a clinically proven training course that will help you identify and…

At Synod Office

All voting members to Synod Assembly are expected to attend their conference assembly. Buffalo Valley: Sunday, April 7, 2:00 PM, Zion, Turbotville Tulpehocken: Sunday, April 7, 1:00 PM, Grace, Shamokin

The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council has designated that Transfiguration Sunday each year be recognized as “Mount Luther Sunday” to help promote outdoor ministries in the synod. Members of USS congregations are encouraged to celebrate outdoor ministries on this day, March 3, 2019. Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local…

This event will be from 2:00-5:30 p.m. at Christ’s, Lewisburg, and will feature workshops and educational opportunities.  The conference extends an invitation to all to participate in this day of learning and conversation. Continuing Ed contact hours available for Authorized Lay Worship Leaders. To see the schedule and sessions, click here:   https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/BV-Lay-School.pdf.  You may direct…

UPMC Susquehanna’s Pastoral Care Department announces their Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UPMC Sunbury Hospital in the ground floor conference room (use main entrance, take elevator to ground floor).  Topics include: UPMC Susquehanna’s mission, the structure of a pastoral patient visit, assessing a…

Camp Mount Luther is participating in “Raise the Region” on March 13-14, 2019.  The event, coordinated by The First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania, helps the community support local nonprofit…

The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council supports the work of Days of Remembrance, a member of the Association of Holocaust Organizations.  Synod Council encourages congregations to publicize the organization’s essay contest,…

The Susquehanna Interfaith Network for Disaster Response is facilitating a work trip to North Carolina on May 19-25, 2019.  A planning meeting for anyone interested in attending will take place…

Lutheran Anglican and Roman Catholic representatives will hold the next LARC Lunch on Thursday, March 21, at that Harrisburg Diocesan Center (4800 Union Deposit Road, Harrisburg, PA).  RSVP by noon…

All voting members to Synod Assembly are expected to attend their conference assembly. Juniata Valley: Sunday, March 31, 6:00 PM, Trinity, McAlisterville Middle Creek: Sunday, March 31, 5:00 PM, Salem,…

Anyone wishing to come and write devotions for Camp Mount Luther’s First Light Digital Devotions is welcome to join other writers on April 4, 2019.  The retreat will be from…

“New Beginnings” is a unique ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA that shares the love of Christ with the middle school-aged (grades 6-8) youth of today.  Because of…

Four out of five parents send their children to college without knowing how to pay for it. Do you know there are ways to potentially save on your out of…

Register for summer camp at Mount Luther by midnight on April 15, 2019 to get a discount on your summer camp registration!  Or, if you bring a friend to camp…

The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Monday, April 22, 2019 in observance of Good Friday and Easter.  The office will reopen at 8:30…

Join other youth leaders, directors, and pastors on April 23-26 on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary for a 4-day youth ministry conference. We believe that lives and communities will…

The WELCA Day of Learning and Renewal will be on Saturday, April 27th, at Messiah, New Berlin.  The morning panel presentation will include either or both Sharon and Talena Truitt…

Have you ever wanted to see Mount Luther’s site and facilities? Do you miss camp and want to visit in the springtime?  Are you interested in coming to camp this…

A service for the conclusion of 160 years of ministry at Grace, Mount Carmel, will be held on April 28, 2019, at 3:00 p.m.  It will be held at St.…

At the Generosity transformed! your mission * your ministry * your money Conference, April 30 – May 2, 2019 in Indianapolis, church and organizational leaders will learn how to energize and revitalize their…

The Buffalo Valley Conference has rescheduled their Lay School of Theology. It is now scheduled for Sunday, May 5th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., hosted by First Lutheran Church, Mifflinburg,…

A boundaries training will be held by the synod at Camp Hebron for those who need that coursework.   Any church workers, including ALWLs are invited to participate.  Registration is…