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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210913
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SUMMARY:“God’s work. Our hand.” Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday will be Sunday\, September 12\, 2021. This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church\, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service\, in every daily calling\, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living\, daring confidence in God’s grace. \nYou work every day to make your community a better place. Let us continue doing this work together! Access resources to guide your congregation’s planning\, promotion and more\, including a hymn you can sing that day at https://www.elca.org/dayofservice. \nOne project congregations may consider is to prepare Flood Cleanup Buckets for Church World Service. Information about putting together buckets can be found at https://www.uss-elca.org/flood-bucket-collection/ or by watching this video:  https://youtu.be/7xtbvJB9fBk
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/gods-work-our-hand-day-of-service-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210907
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
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SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday\, September 6\, 2021\, in observance of Labor 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.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-office-closed-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210612T222023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T142906Z
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SUMMARY:Dandelion Trail Run at CML
DESCRIPTION:Camp Mount Luther will be holding a 5- and 10- kilometer trail run race at the camp on Saturday\, September 4\, 2021. This is an entry-level trail race on Mount Luther grounds with proceeds going to the camp. The start time for the race is 9:00 a.m. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5k or 10K (a double loop of the 5K) run.  You must be registered by August 8 by 6:00 p.m. to receive a duffel bag.  The 10k distance is included in the Rocksylvania 10k race series. More details on that are available at http://midpenntrailblazers.com/links.html. Registration is $35. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Shower facilities are available after the race. All miles for the course will be marked and there is one water stop on the course. Timing will be electronically done. To register\, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Mifflinburg/DandelionRun5k10kTrailRace.  The Dandelion Run\, begun in 2002\, is organized by Joel and Shelley Heasley of Middleburg. It was named in honor and memory of Rev. Glenn E. Heasley\, Jr.\, former Assistant to the Bishop of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Glenn’s favorite “flower” was the dandelion. Heasley’s widow\, Shirley\, is also involved in the planning of the race.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/dandelion-trail-run-at-cml-5/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T134505Z
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SUMMARY:Juniata Valley Conference Assembly
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URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/juniata-valley-conference-assembly/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210720T011657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T011657Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Institute for Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Feeling emotionally spent\, spiritually absent\, and heading toward burnout?  You are not alone!  Join us for the 2021 ULS Summer Institute at Claggett Retreat Center in the rolling hills of Maryland where we’ll begin to breathe out the feelings of guilt\, cynicism\, and confrontation\, and explore ways to be resilient\, hold holy space\, address struggles\, and seek wellness even in the face of trauma and grief.  Join us for this time with other Rostered Leaders to gather in person to rest\, renew\, reframe and breathe in God’s calling for us in this time.  This rostered leader’s event is being sponsored by United Lutheran Seminary in Partnership with Regions 7 & 8 Synods.  The theme is “Rest – Renew – Reframe.” \nEach day will have no more than four hours of learning and will offer multiple times in the day to walk the labyrinth\, visit a slave gravesite on the Trail of Souls\, get a chair massage\, nap\, enjoy a guided meditation class\, read a book on the veranda overlooking the Monocacy river valley\, have time with a Spiritual Director or coach\, and even find a friend to sit and remember what its like to just chat. We ask each person to bring a small bag of dirt from your home or ministry for our final sending. \nClick here to register:  https://ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/z1q7x0l209d7ns6/ \nClick here for more information and a schedule:  https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/calendar/summer-institute-for-ministry-a-rostered-leaders-event
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/summer-institute-for-ministry-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210523T225355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210523T225355Z
UID:6216-1628467200-1628812799@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Summer Institute for Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Feeling emotionally spent\, spiritually absent\, and heading toward burnout?  You are not alone!  Join us for the 2021 ULS Summer Institute at Claggett Retreat Center in the rolling hills of Maryland where we’ll begin to breathe out the feelings of guilt\, cynicism\, and confrontation\, and explore ways to be resilient\, hold holy space\, address struggles\, and seek wellness even in the face of trauma and grief.  Join us for this time with other Rostered Leaders to gather in person to rest\, renew\, reframe and breathe in God’s calling for us in this time.  This rostered leader’s event is being sponsored by United Lutheran Seminary in Partnership with Regions 7 & 8 Synods.  The theme is “Rest – Renew – Reframe.” \nEach day will have no more than four hours of learning and will offer multiple times in the day to walk the labyrinth\, visit a slave gravesite on the Trail of Souls\, get a chair massage\, nap\, enjoy a guided meditation class\, read a book on the veranda overlooking the Monocacy river valley\, have time with a Spiritual Director or coach\, and even find a friend to sit and remember what its like to just chat. We ask each person to bring a small bag of dirt from your home or ministry for our final sending. \nClick here to register:  https://ulsforms.wufoo.com/forms/z1q7x0l209d7ns6/ \nClick here for more information and a schedule:  https://www.unitedlutheranseminary.edu/calendar/summer-institute-for-ministry-a-rostered-leaders-event
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/summer-institute-for-ministry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210804T153000
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SUMMARY:Rostered Leaders Renewal Day
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Collins invites rostered leaders and seminarians to a Renewal Day on August 4\, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, at Camp Mount Luther. This one-day event will include opportunities for worship\, conversation\, relaxation\, recreation\, and refreshment. The day begins at 9:00 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m. The campgrounds will be open for exploring all day or bring lawn chairs or blankets for sitting on the grounds and enjoying a day away. Those who attend will have opportunities to participate in small group conversations\, a nature hike\, swimming\, fishing\, canoeing\, and more.  Also\, Portico’s Barb Debski and the ELCA Foundation’s Marianne Brock will be on-site.  Bishop Collins and Pastor Miller will be available for one-on-one conversation as well. This respite day is offered at no cost to participants; simply register by August 1 at https://forms.office.com/r/gDi2EEEiZM \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/rostered-leaders-renewal-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210807
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
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UID:6396-1627862400-1628294399@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Pick-An-Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Camp Mount Luther is in full swing with their summer programs! There is still time to register for their new Pick-An-Adventure Camp which will be from August 2-6.  This is a week for you to come for a day (or more) and do the activities that you want to do.  Our staff will lead your family or just your kids for the day from 9-3:30. Lunch will be provided.  You will have time and space to talk\, listen\, grow\, share\, play\, sing\, and pray together.  Enjoy GROW Time\, camp activities\, and rest in God’s creation. \nFor more information\, visit the camp website at www.campmountluther.org or call 570-922-1587. Stay connected to camp this summer and find out what is happening during our various programs\, visit Facebook (www.facebook.com/mountluther)\, Twitter (@mtluther) and our blog (www.campmountluther.wordpress.com). We try to update these daily but please realize that our staff is quite busy and if updates are not posted\, it’s because the campers and staff are so busy that they can’t get an update posted. And don’t forget\, our daily First Light devotions will continue to be posted each weekday. Check them at www.cmlfaithformation.weebly.com.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cml-pick-an-adventure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T005512Z
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Missionary
DESCRIPTION:The Global Mission Team of the Upper Susquehanna Synod is inviting you to join us for an hour on Saturday\, July 17\, as we speak with ELCA missionary\, Rev. Linda Johnson Seyenkulo.  If you have always wanted to learn what our missionaries do in Liberia\, here is your chance to “travel” with her and see what day to day life is like. \nRev. Linda is a busy pastor\, teacher\, wife and mother.  Being married to the Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Liberia\, she is also the “Mother” of the church which offers more opportunities and responsibilities to share the Gospel. \nWe will hear the challenges they have faced in the global pandemic and how they adjusted to offering ministry in the wake of COVID 19.  Rev. Linda was unable to come to the U.S. last year\, but is now visiting family in the U.S..  The ELCA has asked that the missionaries not travel within the U.S..  Therefore\, she is unable to come to our synod or supporting congregations.  But that won’t stop us from gathering via Zoom to hear what is going on with her and her work in Liberia! \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to hear and see a small bit of missionary life without leaving the comfort of your home. Please join us at 10AM\, Saturday\, July 17.  Follow this link: Ann Zimmerman is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nTopic: Missionary Life Rev. Linda Johnson Seyenkulo \nTime: Jul 17\, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85483550726?pwd=MzBFd2Z5elNvTDYzWkZCU3FtR05mUT09 \nMeeting ID: 854 8355 0726 \nPasscode: 050737 \nFeel free to email annzimmerman@hotmail.com to receive a direct link to the meeting by Friday\, July 16th. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-missionary/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T132508Z
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SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At Camp Mount Luther
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council-meeting-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210620
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UID:6081-1624060800-1624147199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Synod Assembly will be all digital!  For more information click here: \nwww.uss-elca.org/assembly
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-assembly-3/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210127T210131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T010530Z
UID:5852-1621670400-1621688400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Spring Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Practice stewardship through service at camp at Camp Mount Luther at the Annual Spring Work Day on Saturday\, May 22\, 2021\, 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 supplies to do cleaning\, mulching\, raking\, and light construction projects such as step ladders\, buckets\, rakes\, etc. A light lunch will be served.  RSVP by May 17 if staying for lunch to cml@campmountluther.org or 570-922-1587.  Promote it: https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Work-Day-Flyer.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cml-spring-work-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210127T205520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T205520Z
UID:5850-1620644400-1620666000@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Open Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The annual Bishop Open’s Golf Classic is set for May 10\, 2021\, 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. The camp’s golf tournament committee is currently looking for hole sponsors\, silent auction items\, and golfers. If you can help\, please contact the camp office at 570-922-1587 or cml@campmountluther.org. Congregations are also encouraged to become hole sponsors.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/bishops-open-golf-tournament/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210127T205003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T010605Z
UID:5848-1619964000-1619971200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:New and former campers\, family\, and friends are invited to the Camp Mount Luther Spring Open House on Sunday\, May 2\, 2021\, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. to enjoy a nice spring day at camp.  Come see what it is like to be a camper\, tour our facilities\, ask questions\, and participate in fun “camp” activities.  If you are a returning camper\, consider bringing a friend who has never been to camp.  Want to get a taste of camp before the summer season?  This event is perfect for new campers who are a little apprehensive about leaving home for the first time.  First time campers who attend can get a coupon for a discount on their summer registration! \nTo download a flyer for the event\, click here:   https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/2021-Spring-Open-House-Flyer.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cml-spring-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210428T201749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T201749Z
UID:6116-1619884800-1619888400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Wide Rogation Service
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Pennsylvania (LAMPa)\, the United Lutheran Seminary (ULS)\, and the other six ELCA synods of Pennsylvania\, a Rogation Service will be held at Camp Mt. Luther at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday\, May 1st.   Each of the seven synods will hold a Rogation worship service on their own territory which will include a focus on soil samples that were gathered from across the state. The soil samples were mixed together and then the combined soil was placed in containers to distribute back to each synod to include in their service.   Our service at the camp will take place outside\, beginning at the amphitheater and concluding at the prayer labyrinth. In case of rain\, the service will begin in the pavilion but still conclude at the labyrinth\, so bring your rain gear. We also ask that masks be worn while we are gathered for this worship service.  For more information about this Rogation partnership across the state\, please visit LAMPa’s website.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-wide-rogation-service/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20200708T235120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T235150Z
UID:5235-1619254800-1619269200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At Synod Office
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council-meeting-18/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210314T010701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T010701Z
UID:5972-1618531140-1618531140@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Early Registration Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Register for summer camp at Mount Luther by midnight on April 15\, 2021\, to get a discount on your summer camp registration! Or\, if you bring a friend to camp who’s never been there\, you and the friend (or sibling or church buddy) can both get $25 off your registration! Or first-time campers who attend the Spring Open House on May 2 can get the same discount on their summer registration! Only one discount per camper.  Program information: www.campmountluther.org/summer.  Register online at https://www.campmountluther.org/online-registration/
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cml-early-registration-deadline-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210401T180134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T180206Z
UID:6019-1617321600-1617667199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Friday\, April 2\, and Monday\, April 5\, 2021\, in observance of Good Friday and Easter. 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.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-office-closed-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210311T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210126T204012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T003217Z
UID:5843-1615399200-1615507140@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Help Camp Mount Luther During Raise the Region
DESCRIPTION:Camp Mount Luther is participating in The First Community Foundation Partnership of PA’s “Raise the Region” on March 10-11\, 2021.  It is a 30-hour fundraising event starting at 6:00 p.m. and ending the next day at 11:59 p.m.  Money donated by the Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships will help stretch donations made to organizations that day.  Additional monetary prizes and incentives will be awarded\, too.  Proceeds raised for Mount Luther these days to the camp’s Annual Fund unless a donor gets in touch with the camp office to designate it for another camp cause.  To be part of Raise the Region\, visit www.raisetheregion.org during the event and make an online donation to camp. Running totals will be shown throughout the day at the Raise the Region website.  Camp Mount Luther has participated in Raise the Region for eight years and has garnered about $119\,000 in donations during this event. The camp hopes you will help us to have another successful year!
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/help-camp-mount-luther-during-raise-the-region/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20201211T183634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T012624Z
UID:5704-1614902400-1615075199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:GROW in the Snow  
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/grow-in-the-snow-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210117T010244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T010244Z
UID:5780-1613815200-1613833200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Lutheran Confessions Zoom Course
DESCRIPTION:The Northwestern Pennsylvania Synod  \nwill offer an introductory course in Lutheran Confessions  \nby Zoom\, February 20-April 3\, 2021\, 10:00 a.m. \n  \nThe course is a portion of the synod’s instructional program for Authorized Lay Worship Leaders. Other interested persons are invited to participate. The Rev. Michael L. Lozano\, Bishop will be the instructor. \nThere is no fee for taking the course. Students are responsible for the purchase or borrow of the textbook. \nPlease register by contacting Pastor Sandra Jones at prskjones@gmail.com by February 10. A syllabus and Zoom link will be provided by Bishop Lozano. \nIntroduction to the Lutheran Confessions \nThis course will delve into the writings of Martin Luther and the early reformers. Audio\, video and written materials will be used to introduce Lutheran history and theological concepts. Conversation\, lecture and the adult learning model will facilitate individual and group synthesis of the materials. Weekly questions and small projects will assist individuals in discovering the application of Lutheran theology for application for the authorized lay worship leader instructional program. \nCourse Dates                         Theme \nFebruary 20                             The Task of Theology \nFebruary 27                             The Power of the Word \nMarch 13                                 Righteousness of God in Christ \nMarch 20                                 Promise of the Sacraments \nMarch 27 (Passover)               Reform of the Church \nApril 3 (Vigil of Easter)         Living and Dying as a Christian \n  \nConcept for Learning \n\nBishop Lozano will email each participant a final detailed syllabus prior to the start of the class.\nParticipants will spend approximately one hour engaging the texts for the week’s theme.\nParticipants will receive\, no later than Tuesday of each week\, additional optional materials for consideration along with a series of questions to guide their study prior to class.\nThe one and half hour class will be by Zoom at 10:00am on the dates provided. Participants will bring to class their questions from the readings\, their self-discovery\, and observations for class discussion.\nPost Zoom class\, participants will receive a short assignment each week to facilitate the integration and application of the week’s theme.\n\n  \nPrimary Reading Material (digital\, hard and paper bound copies can be found online) \nMartin Luther’s Basic Theological Writings 3rd Edition by Timothy Lull (author)\, William Russell (editor)\, 2012 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/lutheran-confessions-zoom-course/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210215
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20201211T183926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T183926Z
UID:5706-1613260800-1613347199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Camp Mount Luther Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Transfiguration Sunday has been designated by the Upper Susquehanna Synod Council to be recognized each year as “Mount Luther Sunday” to help promote outdoor ministries in the synod.  We hope all of our congregations will join in celebrating outdoor ministries by offering financial support\, by keeping the camp staff in prayer\, and by participating in the numerous events and activities this ministry offers. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/camp-mount-luther-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20200708T235026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T235026Z
UID:5232-1613206800-1613221200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At Synod Office
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council-meeting-17/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20201211T184123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T162233Z
UID:5708-1612710000-1612713600@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Virtual Camperson Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual camperson meeting at Camp Mount Luther will be on Sunday\, February 7\, 2021\, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.  We have decided to do a virtual meeting so that we might be safer as well as get more people involved.  If you are planning to be your congregation’s camperson\, please email chad@campmountluther.org to get the Zoom link. \nA camperson is a liaison between camp and your congregations.  They are our ambassadors\, regularly promoting camp news.  Each synod congregation is asked to send a representative to this event to learn more about Mount Luther.  Campersons will get Camel Bucks to the camp store for all those who attend from their congregation!
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cml-camperson-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210110T163042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210110T163042Z
UID:5766-1611860400-1611865800@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Cultivate Generosity with Adaptive Planning
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop on Thursday\, January 28\, from 7-8:30 p.m.\, will help you talk about money and giving without shame\, guilt\, or short-sighted tactics explore how effective churches and leaders understand financial issues (personal and organizational) consider ministry decisions focused on abundant and adaptive planning learn the one “lever” you can pull to increase giving engage all generations and income levels make a plan for your ministry context use digital resources and virtual groups to keep things moving forward \nWe especially encourage congregational finance teams\, stewardship teams and council members to attend as a group\, but all are welcome! \nCost: $15\, financial support available \nRegister at https://demdsynod.org/connectedness/generosity-abundance/congregational-generosity/cultivate-generosity-with-adaptive-planning-workshop/
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cultivate-generosity-with-adaptive-planning/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210124
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210117T011010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T011041Z
UID:5787-1611360000-1611446399@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Buffalo Valley Lay School of Theology
DESCRIPTION:The Buffalo Valley Conference of the Upper Susquehanna Synod is excited to once again offer our annual Buffalo Valley Lay School of Theology!  This year\, they will be offering multiple workshops running from January 23rdthrough February 14th.  A catalog of offerings is available here:   bit.ly/BVLST2021.  Please note that some workshops gather multiple times over the weeks while some are offered as asynchronous videos on YouTube (see the link below for the Buffalo Valley Lay School of Theology YouTube channel). Any workshops with a date and time associated with them will be offered via Zoom; login information for those Zoom gatherings\, as well as any additional supplemental resources\, will be provided by the moderator after you register for workshops. You can register to participate in workshops here: http://bit.ly/2021bvclayschool.  Visit the YouTube Channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHt3TS0Fi5sPTZLBBXbtRA
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/buffalo-valley-lay-school-of-theology-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T121000
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210112T021932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T021932Z
UID:5775-1611058200-1611058200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Diocese of Scranton Ecumenical Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity\, which will take place from January 18-25\, is: “Abide in my love… you shall bear much fruit\,” (John\, 15).  This year\, because of the pandemic\, the Diocese of Scranton commemoration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place in a slightly different manner. The Ecumenical Service of Prayer will be conducted virtually. The service will be broadcast on Tuesday\, January 19\, at 12:10 p.m. on Catholic Television of the Diocese of Scranton. At the same time\, it will also be made available on the Diocese of Scranton website and through Diocesan social media platforms (Facebook\, YouTube\, Twitter and Instagram). The Reverend Russell McDougall\, C.S.C.\, rector of the Holy Cross Community at King’s College and former rector of the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem will serve as homilist.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/diocese-of-scranton-ecumenical-prayer-service/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20210112T020907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T020907Z
UID:5772-1610928000-1611014399@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday\, January 18\, 2021\, in observance of Martin Luther King 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.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-office-closed-7/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201228
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20201211T184306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201227T013437Z
UID:5712-1609027200-1609113599@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Lessons and Carols for the First Sunday of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Our synod staff are providing a recorded service of Lessons and Carols for the First Sunday of Christmas. Congregations that wish to may use this service in place of their usual Sunday worship. The recording will drop on December 26 at 5:00 p.m. on the synod’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.   Here is a link to the video:   https://youtu.be/BGL26_auMEw \nFor people without the internet\, you can listen to the service by calling 570-989-8899 and the service will be available all week after 9 a.m. Sunday. \nTo download the bulletin for the service\, click here:  https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Lessons-and-Carols-for-Christmas.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/lessons-and-carols-for-the-first-sunday-of-christmas/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210102
DTSTAMP:20260425T114504
CREATED:20201220T023828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201220T023828Z
UID:5739-1608768000-1609545599@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Thursday\, December 24\, 2020\, through Friday\, January 1\, 2021\, in observance of the Christmas and New Years holidays. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday\, January 3\, 2021\, for appointments only. 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.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-office-closed-6/
CATEGORIES:Events
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