Looking Back and Called Forward—ELCA 500
This event, commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, will feature ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton as co-host. It will also include speakers and a service at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Bishop Eaton will be joined by co-hosts Indiana-Kentucky Synod Bishop Bill Gafkjen, ELCA Vice President Bill…
Evening at Shade Mountain to Benefit Mount Luther
Come to Shade Mountain Winery to share fellowship, entertainment, and enjoy locally produced wine, all to benefit Camp Mount Luther. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Bernie Rich, a local musician who sings contemporary folk music and Christian anthems. The menu will include heavy appetizers, dessert, and…
Healthy Congregations Workshop
On Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a workshop held titled, “Healthy Congregations 2.” The workshop will focus on dealing with anxiety in your congregation. The event will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 229 South Broad Street, Jersey Shore. It’s designed for any member of a…
Lecture at Bucknell University
"Genuine Love in the Reformation" is the title of a lecture on November 9, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at Bucknell University. It will be held in the LC Forum and feature Peter Iver Kaufman, George Matthews & Virginia Brinkley Modin Chair in Leadership Studies, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond.
Deadline for Seafarer Bags
Nearly 500 ship workers docked at the Port of New York/New Jersey last December received a reminder of God's love for them during the Christmas season, thanks to the generous contributions of USS congregations who contributed gift bags last fall. The synod invites congregations and individuals to join together in collecting "Christmas-at-Sea" Gift Bags for…
Ecumenical Stewardship Center’s Generosity NEXT
Generosity Next takes place November 29 - December 1 in Nashville, Tennessee. It explores how current culture informs faithful stewardship and generous giving. This year's topic is Stewardship & Generosity: Are We Doing All We Can? Engage with keynote speakers Steve Manskar and Anne Burkholder as we explore John Wesley's well-known sermons about money and…
Holiday Breakfast
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 9, 2017. The breakfast will feature an appearance and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, chocolate chip pancakes, craft stations, and cut-out cookies. Space is limited. Call…
Multi-Point Pastors Gathering
Multi-Point Pastors Gathering Multi-point pastors gathering from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. at the synod office.
Active Shooter Response Training
In light of recent mass shooting events, church leaders have asked to have training in how to respond if an active shooter comes into the building. United Lutheran Seminary will offer this training at the Gettysburg campus December 18th led by the Safety & Security team of Gettysburg College. This event is open to all…
Synod Office Closed
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2017, to Monday, January 1, 2018, in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give…
Synod Office Closed
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give you phone numbers that you can…