GROW in the Snow
This year’s synod youth retreat at Camp Mount Luther will be held on February 8-9, 2019. All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend. The theme of this year’s retreat is “The Apps on God’s Tablets,” dealing with the Ten Commandments. Experience your Creator, play winter games and find refreshment in…
Happening #12
This is a program sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Central PA, held at Camp Mount Luther. Because of the synod and camp’s partnership with the diocese, Lutheran youth are welcome and encouraged to attend. All youth in grades 9-12 are invited for an exciting weekend of fun, friendship, and faith! Youth leadership is a…
Synod Council Meeting
At Synod Office
Conference Assemblies
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
Mount Luther Sunday
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…
Buffalo Valley Conference Lay School of Theology
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…
Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training
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 Helped by Raise the Region
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 organizations’ fundraising efforts. FCFP, in partnership with Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, will be launching the 30-hour fundraising event on March 13 and 14, 2019, starting…
Day of Remembrance Essay Deadline
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, which has a deadline of March 15, 2019. Go to www.daysofremembrance.org/essay-contest for more information. Awards will be announced in early May. There are financial prizes. …
Meeting on Disaster Response Work Trip
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 March 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Milton. Click here for a flyer/more information: https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Poster.pdf. For more information contact Doug Orbaker…