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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:20260425T102313
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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:20260425T102313
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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:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
CREATED:20210112T021932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T021932Z
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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:20260425T102314
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201228
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20201122T022911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201122T022911Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200911T234609Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201102
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20201016T133136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T133136Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
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:20260425T102314
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200908
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200824T011105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T011105Z
UID:5338-1599436800-1599523199@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Labor Day- Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday\, September 7\, 20120\, in observance of Labor Day. The office will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday\, September 8\, 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/labor-day-office-closed-2/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200620T014737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T014737Z
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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 5\, 2020. 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. The 10k distance is included in the Rocksylvania 10k race series. More details on that are available at http://midpenntrailblazers.com/links.html. Race day registration is $30. Pre-register by August 21 and pay only $25. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Spectators are welcome as well. A kid’s fun run will also be held with two age categories: six and under and 7-10. Special awards will be presented to every participant in the fun run. Again\, this year\, a one-mile fun walk on a dirt road will be held with the same registration fees and amenities applying (or you may just walk without receiving amenities for $10). Awards will be given for overall male and female race time\, three awards for each age group and an overall master’s for male and female in both the 5K and the 10K. The awards ceremony will be immediately following the race. 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 http://midpenntrailblazers.com/trail-race-events/dandelion-run/dandelionrun.html. 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.  A flyer is available here:  http://midpenntrailblazers.com/trail-race-events/dandelion-run/dandelion-run-application.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/dandelion-trail-run-at-cml-4/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200813T173000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200620T015336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T202953Z
UID:5077-1597309200-1597339800@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Rostered Leaders Renewal Day
DESCRIPTION:Bishop Collins invites rostered leaders and their families to a Renewal Day on August 13\, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, at Camp Mount Luther.  Current events have added tension to the already stressful lives of our rostered leaders. Thanks to our synod council\, the Bishop’s Retreat planning team\, and the generosity of the ELCA Mission Investment Fund we will provide a day of relief for rostered leaders on August 13 at Camp Mount Luther. This one-day event will include opportunities for worship\, conversation\, relaxation\, recreation\, and refreshment. \nThe day begins with a Service of Lament at 9:00 a.m. and concludes with a Message of Hope at 3:30 p.m. For those who wish to linger\, we will offer time around the campfire until 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Guests may wish to bring an instrument to play during worship or at other times in the day. \nThose who attend will have opportunities to participate in small group conversations\, a meditative hike\, outdoor yoga\, and more.  The campgrounds will be open for exploring all day or fishing at the lake\, or bring lawn chairs or blankets for sitting on the grounds and enjoying a day away. Bishop Collins and Craig 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: https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/2050139
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/rostered-leaders-renewal-day/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200812
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200726T005735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200726T005735Z
UID:5290-1597017600-1597190399@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Growing Youth Train the Trainer Virtual Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The ELCA Faith Formation Team and The Fuller Youth Institute invite you to the 2020 ELCA Growing Young Train the Trainer Virtual Gathering on August 10-11 from 12:00-6:30 p.m.   At least three of our USS youth leaders are planning to attend.  There will be time to meet in regions to work on planning on how we can use this material to revitalize ministry.  This is some of the materials that were presented at the Youth Ministry Summer at Camp Mount Luther in February.  For more information and the registration link\, click here: https://www.uss-elca.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Growing-Young-Registration-August-2020-2.pdf
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/growing-youth-train-the-trainer-virtual-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200802T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200715T015335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T151246Z
UID:5255-1596394800-1596398400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Worship
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to join the 2020 Staff of CML for worship on Sunday\, August 2nd at 7:00 p.m.\, sponsored by the Buffalo Valley Conference. We will celebrate the ministry we share as a synod at the camp. Bring lawn chairs and be prepared to practice social distancing as we worship outdoors. Park at the Evergreen Center and staff will guide you to our worship site. An offering will be received that will help defray the cost of hiring the staff for their three weeks of leadership training\, service work\, and development of Virtual CML.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/outdoor-worship/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200805
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200715T020319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T020319Z
UID:5258-1595894400-1596585599@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Virtual CML
DESCRIPTION:Mount Luther is gearing up for their alternative summer camping season for 2020.   While traditional residential and off-site camps were cancelled due to the pandemic\, Mount Luther’s “Camp COVID-19 in ‘20” is in full swing with a number of activities.  On Wednesday\, July 15\, returning summer staff began three weeks of leadership training\, service work\, and the development and implementation of a virtual summer camp experience. \n  \n“Virtual CML” will begin on July 28 and run until August 4.  Online camp activities will be shared then\, in a combination of pre-recorded and live videos as well as sharing of resources of things that can be done at home.  Updates on virtual camp will be provided on the camp’s website and social media.  In addition\, camp staff prepared three worship services that are being posted on the camp’s social media prior to the virtual camp.  They feature the themes of “God’s Promises\,” “Grieving What We Lost\,” and “Hope for the Future.”  This year’s theme at Mount Luther is “From Generation to Generation.”  Campers will explore the stories of familiar Bible characters and their responses to God’s call and promised faithfulness in their lives.  They will see how the enduring love instilled in the promise to Abraham and Sarah continues through Old Testament characters\, to Jesus\, to the early church\, and on to them!  Through the camp’s method of studying the Bible\, called “GROW Time\,” staff will help campers Gather and Reflect On the Word throughout their day\, even in a virtual setting.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/virtual-cml/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200620T015755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T015755Z
UID:5079-1594234800-1594234800@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Online Book Study
DESCRIPTION:I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness Online Book Study Offered by Deacon Marsha Roscoe through Breathing in Christ \n“The work of anti-racism is becoming a better human to other humans\,” shares Austin Channing in the June 10\, 2020 Unlocking Us podcast hosted by Brene Brown. “Have we built the capacity to care more about others than we care about our own egos? Will we choose to protect someone else over protecting our own ego?” she asks. In a time when nearly every institution (schools\, churches\, universities\, businesses) claims to value diversity in its mission statement\, Austin writes in breathtaking detail about her journey to self-worth and the pitfalls that kill our attempts at racial justice. Her stories bear witness to the complexity of America’s social fabric – from black Cleveland neighborhoods to private schools in the middle-class suburbs\, from prison walls to the boardrooms at majority-white organizations. I’m Still Here is an illuminating look at how white\, middle-class Evangelicalism has participated in an era of rising racial hostility\, inviting the listener to confront apathy\, recognize God’s ongoing work in the world\, and discover how blackness – if we let it – can save us all.  Join the Breathing in Christ community for an online book study based on inspirational author and spiritual activist Austin Channing’s publication\, I’m Still Here\, who invites us to grow our capacity to be better humans.  Live weekly Zoom sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM EST beginning July 8\, 2020. You can enter the conversation today by joining the I’m Still Here Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/612559609354241/.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/online-book-study/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20190828T155009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190828T155009Z
UID:3847-1594228500-1594238400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At Camp Mount Luther- \n5:15 p.m. dinner with meeting following
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council-meeting-14/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200530
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200519T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200519T162822Z
UID:4978-1590624000-1590796799@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Rapids- Finding Hope in Trying Times
DESCRIPTION:Join in this Zoom event.  A link will be sent after registration and before the start of the conference.  It will be held on Thursday\, May 28\, from 5:30- 9:00 p.m. and Friday\, May 29\, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   Join Keynoters Tod Bolsinger and Peter Steinke offering presentations on “Hope and the Mountain of Despair:  Resilience for Change Leaders” and “Bowen Theory and Brain Functioning.”  The event includes: \n\nAn introductory workshop on Bowen Theory with Dana Runestad and Fulgence Nyengele\nOpportunities for prayer and conversation\nQ and A time with presenters\nTestimonies on the impact of systems thinking on ministry life\nWorkshops\n\nTo register or get more information\, visit https://southernohiosynod.org/aws/SOS/pt/sd/news_article/299086/_PARENT/layout_details/false \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/navigating-the-rapids-finding-hope-in-trying-times/
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200523
DTSTAMP:20260425T102314
CREATED:20200414T193434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T193550Z
UID:4859-1589760000-1590191999@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Festival of Homiletics
DESCRIPTION:This is now a free event.  Visit https://www.festivalofhomiletics.com/ for more information.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/festival-of-homiletics/
CATEGORIES:Events
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