Lutheran Day at the Capitol
LUTHERAN DAY IN THE CAPITOL MOVED TO APRIL 28, 2022 As LAMPA continues to move through the pandemic, they look forward and invite you to mark your calendar for Lutheran Day in the Capitol. They will gather in Harrisburg on Thursday, April 28, 2022. They have moved this annual event to partner with United Lutheran Seminary's Spring Convocation,…
Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization Day of Learning/Renewal
APlease consider joining other women for this event which will offer two learning experiences: “Protect Yourself from SCAMS and FRAUD” with Trooper Lauren Lesher, Community Service Officer, Troop F; and Part 2: Mary Barr and Kathy Whitesel will be sharing pictures and experiences they had on short-term mission trips to the New Orleans area after…
Bishop’s Open Golf Tournament
The annual Bishop Open's Golf Classic is set for May 9, 2022, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Shamokin Dam. The tournament benefits Camp Mount Luther and the camp’s annual fund. A flyer/bulletin insert containing information and registration form is available here: https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Golf-Tournament-Flyer.pdf. The camp’s golf tournament committee is currently…
Region 8 Radical Justice Training
We are called to be a church that embraces each person and confronts racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, age, gender, familial, sexual orientation, physical, personal and class barriers that can manifest as unjust treatment, inequalities, exclusion, and violence. The ELCA’s Region 8 is committed to equipping leaders to recognize and understand the complexities and implications of…
Companion Synod Sunday
On Sunday, May 15, the Global Mission Team encourages all congregations in the synod to honor our companion synods of Lutheran Church of Liberia and Kirchenkreis Ansbach-Wuerzburg. Here are attachments for our congregations and supply leaders for Sunday worship. They can be used for bulletin inserts, make power point presentations for online worship - however…
Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers
Boundary training workshops provide an opportunity for rostered ministers to spend intentional time alongside colleagues considering boundaries so that we and others may thrive. This boundary training is a collaboration between the Upper and Lower Susquehanna Synods, facilitated by The Rev. Lisa Raylene Barnes and The Rev. Beth Martini. Synod clergy sexual abuse prevention policy…
CML Spring Work Day
Practice stewardship through service at camp at Camp Mount Luther at the Annual Spring Work Day on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We need your help getting the camp grounds and facilities ready for summer. There will be plenty to do and everyone in the family can help! Please bring…
Office Closed
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give you phone numbers that you can call.
Pre-Synod Assembly Hearing
A hearing will take place via Zoom for voting members to gain understanding of certain items for this year's Synod Assembly. These are not mandatory but are option for those who would like more information. The hearing will provide information for first time voting members, review the bishop election process, and review the budget. Topic:…
CML Kars for Kamp
Mount Luther is hosting the first Kars for Kamp Car Show to benefit camp. It will be held on June 11, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is June 12. All cars, street rods, trucks, jeeps and bikes are welcome. Pre-entry by 6/5/22 is $15 which includes a food ticket. To register,…