MLK Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
You are invited to the inaugural MLK Jr. Interfaith Prayer Breakfast! Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday, January 19, 2019, for prayer, fellowship and to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy. Should you have any questions, please contact Jackie Curran at [email protected] or (717) 657-4804 ext. 313. It is easy to register: You…
Ecumenical Celebration
JIn recognition of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity the Roman Catholic Diocese of Scranton will host an Ecumenical Celebration of God’s Word on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 12:10 p.m., in St Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton. The Rev. Rebecca Tanner, Moderator, Ashley Presbyterian Church, will preach and music will be provided by the students…
Mental Health First Aid Training at United Lutheran Seminary
One in five adults will experience a diagnosable mental disorder in any given year. Even if you are not a trained mental health professional, you can be prepared and know what to do when a mental health crisis happens. Mental Health First Aid is a clinically proven training course that will help you identify and…
GROW in the Snow
This year’s synod youth retreat at Camp Mount Luther will be held on February 8-9, 2019. All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend. The theme of this year’s retreat is “The Apps on God’s Tablets,” dealing with the Ten Commandments. Experience your Creator, play winter games and find refreshment in…
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…
Synod Council Meeting
At Synod Office
Conference Assemblies
All voting members to Synod Assembly are expected to attend their conference assembly. Buffalo Valley: Sunday, April 7, 2:00 PM, Zion, Turbotville Tulpehocken: Sunday, April 7, 1:00 PM, Grace, Shamokin
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, March 3, 2019. Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local…
Buffalo Valley Conference Lay School of Theology
This event will be from 2:00-5:30 p.m. at Christ’s, Lewisburg, and will feature workshops and educational opportunities. The conference extends an invitation to all to participate in this day of learning and conversation. Continuing Ed contact hours available for Authorized Lay Worship Leaders. To see the schedule and sessions, click here: https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/BV-Lay-School.pdf. You may direct…
Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training
UPMC Susquehanna’s Pastoral Care Department announces their Volunteer Chaplain Assistant Training on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UPMC Sunbury Hospital in the ground floor conference room (use main entrance, take elevator to ground floor). Topics include: UPMC Susquehanna’s mission, the structure of a pastoral patient visit, assessing a…