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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T110000
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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:20260425T091201
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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:20260425T091201
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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:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200708T235120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T235150Z
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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:20260425T091201
CREATED:20210314T010701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210314T010701Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210406
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20210401T180134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T180206Z
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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:20260425T091201
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210307
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201211T183634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T012624Z
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SUMMARY:GROW in the Snow  
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/grow-in-the-snow-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T150000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210215
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201211T183926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T183926Z
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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:20260425T091201
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:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201211T184123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T162233Z
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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:20260425T091201
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/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210124
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
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:20260425T091201
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
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:20260425T091201
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:20260425T091201
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201112T014619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T014619Z
UID:5600-1606903200-1606923000@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Boundary Training Zoom Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Diane Wheatley\, who has led boundary trainings for the Allegheny Synod\, will lead this training offered by the Allegheny\, Upper Susquehanna\, Northwest Pennsylvania\, and West Virginia/Western Maryland Synods. Rostered leaders from all four of these synods are encouraged to attend. \nRostered Leaders in the ELCA are strongly encouraged to participate in a boundary training every 2 – 3 years. For those who are considering mobility\, many Synods will not consider candidates who have not had a recent boundary training. This training is about helping us to have healthy churches and healthy relationships with our people. \nThis training will go over the basics of healthy boundaries for rostered leaders and have opportunity for review and discussion around situations we may encounter in church leadership. \nSchedule \n10 a.m. until noon – Session 1 \nnoon to 1:30pm – Lunch \n1:30pm until 3:30pm – Session 2 \nPastor Wheatley will offer time for optional conversation after the course is finished at 3:30 for those who would wish to remain on the Zoom call. \nTo register for this training: \n\nhttps://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2720716\nOrder the course workbook ($15) from Pastor Wheatley: dwheatle@twcny.rr.com (required)\n\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact the Synod Office.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/boundary-training-zoom-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200708T234937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T001522Z
UID:5230-1605949200-1605963600@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At Synod Office
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council-meeting-16/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201122T022911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201122T022911Z
UID:5670-1605945600-1605978000@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving- Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday\, November 26-27\, 2020\, in observance of Thanksgiving.  The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday\, November 30\, 2020\, 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/thanksgiving-office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201016T132921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T132921Z
UID:5508-1604739600-1604759400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Racial Justice Training
DESCRIPTION:We want to talk about race\, racism\, and racial justice as a church. We see the need and feel the deep divide in our country and even in some of our communities and congregations. But how do we start? How can we help our church community begin to have conversations about race that are scriptural\, educational\, helpful? What if we have few or no people of color in our congregation? How do we have healthy conversation around such a charged issue? \nThe Upper Susquehanna Synod is offering this training to rostered ministers\, lay ministry professionals\, and congregation members.  The training will be led by the Lower Susquehanna Synod’s Toward Racial Justice team with training to foster healthy and holy conversation so that congregations have the tools and confidence to deepen discussions and take action. The workshop will address three important aspects of anti-racism work: 1) Talking about Race: Language\, vocabulary\, people skills\, and best practices\, 2) History and systemic racism in the United States\, and 3) How to begin conversations and action in your congregation or ministry context. \nThe 4-hour training will be virtual via ZOOM and will run from 9:00-11AM and 12:30-2:30PM on Saturday November 7\, 2020.   Cost is $25.00 per person. If more than two members of a congregation register\, additional registrants are free.  Registration closes 1 week prior to the workshop. Register here  For more information or for the free registrants\, please contact Marty Shifflett at 717-652-1852 ext. 115 or mshifflett@lss-elca.org.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/virtual-racial-justice-training/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200911T234609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T133001Z
UID:5390-1604620800-1604707199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Evening at Shade Mountain to Benefit Mount Luther
DESCRIPTION:This is a fundraising opportunity to share fellowship\, entertainment\, and enjoy locally produced wine\, all to benefit Camp Mount Luther.  For everyone’s safety\, should COVID-19 infections in the area increase significantly\, or CDC or PA officials restrict public gatherings\, the event will be canceled.  Face coverings and social distancing are expected while in the building.  Guests will be seated only with those in their arrival party.  The first seating will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.  The second seating will be 6:30-7:30 p.m.  There will be a limit of 25 people for each seating.  The menu is to include a Club Sandwich with Tortellini Salad\, Chips\, Dessert\, and a glass of wine.  Make your reservations by calling 570-922-1587 or emailing cml@campmountluther.org.  Cost is a donation to camp.  Consider a donation that is equal or greater to the food and entertainment provided.  If you choose to purchase any bottles of wine that evening\, a portion of the proceeds will be given to Camp Mount Luther.  If you cannot make it that night\, you can visit Shade Mountain Winery from November 6 to November 13 and purchase wine and indicate it is for the Camp Mount Luther fundraiser. Promote it:  https://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-Shade-Mountain-Winery-Flyer.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/evening-at-shade-mountain-to-benefit-mount-luther-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201016T135115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T135131Z
UID:5527-1604188800-1604275199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Run4Camp
DESCRIPTION:A new pandemic fundraiser for CML: Run4Camp 5K on All Saints Day: Camp Mount Luther invites you to be part of a fundraiser for camp that is being sponsored by Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. Sixteen Lutheran camps from across the country\, including CML\, are looking for folks to run/walk/rollerblade/bike/ski/wheelchair (whatever!) on Sunday\, November 1\, 2020. You will enter with a $25 registration fee and then you can also get at least five sponsors for your 5K with all proceeds going to Camp Mount Luther. Every single nickel pledged/given in support of YOU will go directly to Camp Mount Luther. Then\, during your 5K on November 1\, you will send a selfie of yourself while you are out on the road\, or the trail\, or wherever. And there are plans to have a virtual finish line as well. Be part of this exciting new opportunity for LOM and Camp Mount Luther! To sign up: https://lomnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/mi2zyf11 iow6ol/
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/run4camp/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20201016T133136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T133136Z
UID:5512-1602835200-1602867600@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Youth Retreat: All Hallows Eve Celebration
DESCRIPTION:October 31- November 1:  Youth Retreat: All Hallows Eve Celebration \nThe Episcopal Diocese of Central PA is sponsoring this event at Camp Mount Luther and invites youth from synod congregations to attend!  Their goal for this event is to have fun while following social distancing guidelines. The Diocese of Central PA youth committee will follow all the COVID-19 response protocols of the Diocese for this youth ministry opportunity. That includes social distancing\, masks\, a limited number of youth in each cabin\, all food will be provided by Camp Mt. Luther.  Register here:  http://www.cvent.com/events/all-hallows-eve-youth-celebration/event-summary-e3ddade2b3794502810a8a55aface0fa.aspx.  For questions about this event\, please contact Mary Ellen Kilp at cpayouthcom@gmail.com
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/youth-retreat-all-hallows-eve-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200715T014000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T014000Z
UID:5247-1601769600-1601855999@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Blanket Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Blanket Sunday is October 4\, 2020.  The container will be at the Synod Office on October 10\, 2020\, from 9-3. This is not a group gathering\, and Lutheran World Relief will need supplies this year more than ever\, especially blankets\, quilts and health kits.  For more information\, contact Sue Baylor at 570-279-4766 \nIf you need envelopes\, they are available at the Synod Office. If you call Brenda at 570-524-9778 you can arrange to pick them up or have them mailed to you. \nClick here for the donation form:  https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/LWR-Instructions.doc \nClick here for a flyer:  https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BLANKET-SUNDAY-Poster-2020.odt
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/blanket-sunday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200927
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200911T234731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T234731Z
UID:5392-1601078400-1601164799@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Drive Through Turkey Dinner
DESCRIPTION:A “Drive Through” Turkey Dinner will be held on Saturday\, September 26\, 2020\, starting at 3:30 p.m. until sold out\, at Christ’s United (4 Bells) Lutheran Church\, 3.5 miles west of Mifflinburg on PA Route 45.  (Christ’s United Address: 13765 Old Turnpike Road\, Millmont\, PA 17845.)  Dinners include Turkey\, Mashed Potatoes\, Stuffing\, Gravy and Vegetable.  Cost is $9.00 per dinner.  All proceeds will help fund their “Hopes Haven” Food Pantry\, open each Wednesday to residents of Union County.  For More information\, please call 570-716-5601 or email kim@4bellschurch.com.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/drive-through-turkey-dinner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200519T162459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200901T201722Z
UID:4974-1600687800-1600711200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Open Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are being accepted for the 15th Annual Bishop’s Open Golf Classic\, which benefits Camp Mount Luther of Mifflinburg.  Golfers are invited to participate in the tournament to be held on Monday\, September 21\, 2020\, at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Shamokin Dam. \n\nThis fundraiser benefits the camp’s ministry in running a summer camp for children.  Last year\, nearly $15\,000 was raised because of this event.   Shotgun start time is 12:30 p.m.  Registration with a bag lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.  Please do not arrive before this time as we will be practicing pandemic precautions.  The building\, except for the bathrooms\, will be closed.  Face coverings and social distancing will be expected while in the parking lot both before and after play.  There will be no snacks or sponsored gathering after play is completed.  Winners of the tournament will be notified by email.  Gift certificates\, which can be used at winners’ convenience\, will be available in the pro-shop. \n  \nSponsorships as well as individual registrations are currently being solicited.  To get a registration form or register online\, or for more information\, go to the camp’s website at www.campmountluther.org or contact the camp office at (570) 922-1587 or Jim Bricker\, Tournament Chair\, at (717) 535-5416. 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/bishops-open-golf-classic-5/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200919T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200708T234841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T234824Z
UID:5227-1600506000-1600520400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Zoom
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council-meeting-15/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200914
DTSTAMP:20260425T091201
CREATED:20200519T162629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T162629Z
UID:4976-1599955200-1600041599@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:“God’s work.  Our hands.”  Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to add your voices to this year’s “God’s work. Our hands.” Day of Service. \nAnd\, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of PA can help you take your service to neighbor a step further toward justice through advocacy.  Learn more here:  https://tinyurl.com/y8a4p2hu
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/gods-work-our-hands-day-of-service/
CATEGORIES:Events
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