GROW in the Snow
This year’s synod youth retreat at Camp Mount Luther will be held on February 7-8, 2020. All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend. The theme of this year’s retreat is “I Believe, I Do Believe,” dealing with the creeds. Experience your Creator, play winter games and find refreshment in the…
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Summit
A Youth and Young Adult Summit will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm at Camp Mount Luther. This will coincide with the GROW in the Snow Youth retreat. Lunch is included and you are invited to stay for closing worship with the Youth Retreat. There is no cost…
Ignite the Church Conference
Are you looking for a continuing ed event to inspire, encourage & challenge your ministry? Would Florida in February be a blessing? Consider attending the Ignite the Church Conference in Orlando, Florida, February 11-13. In addition to four large group gatherings with talks and panel discussions on topics related to Congregational Vitality, there will be…
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…
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, February 23, 2020. Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local…
Camp Mount Luther Helped by Raise the Region
Camp Mount Luther is participating in “Raise the Region” on March 11-12, 2020. 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 starting at 6:00 p.m. on March 11…
Buffalo Valley Conference Lay School of Theology
This event will be from 2:00-5:30 p.m. at United In Christ, West Milton, and will feature workshops and educational opportunities surrounding scripture, sacraments, and current events. Each workshop session will feature four workshops and there will be two time slots. Between sessions, Holden Evening Prayer will be done. The conference extends an invitation to all…
Faith, Hope & Love
Building Safer and More Welcoming Congregations for LGBTQ+ Youth The subtitle says it all: this is a day to help equip congregations around issues of safety and welcome for LGBTQ+ youth! This is an event for Senior High Youth, Pastors, Youth Leaders, Parents, and other Congregational Leaders. Faith, Hope & Love 2020 will be held March 21,…
“Celebrating Your History … For the Future”
The Lutheran Historical Society of the MidAtlantic is offering “Celebrating Your History … For the Future” on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Gettysburg campus of United Lutheran Seminary. This Congregational Heritage Workshop will be a day of educational sessions on keeping archives, planning major anniversaries, writing meaningful history, and much more. If your congregation…
Immigration Law Training
The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), in collaboration with World Relief, is offering an intensive five-day Immigration Law training March 30 (all day) through April 3 (all day), 2020. The training is being held at the MCC Welcoming Place, Akron, PA. The training will be conducted using the curriculum of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).…