Church Women United’s World Community Day
Church Women United's World Community Day service will be held Friday, November 1, 2019, at Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine Street, Williamsport at 1:30 in the afternoon. The theme is The Time is Now! “Resolve to Love.” The scripture is Colossians 3:14. World Community Day 2019 focuses on global peace and justice. As…
Evening at Shade Mountain to Benefit Mount Luther
Come to Shade Mountain Winery to share fellowship, entertainment, and enjoy locally produced wine, all to benefit Camp Mount Luther. The event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner, a local musician who sings folk music. The menu will include heavy appetizers, dessert, and one glass of wine…
Fall Women’s Retreat
All local women are invited to be participants at the Fall Women’s Retreat sponsored by Camp Mount Luther and the Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization. The day-long retreat will feature a presentation led by Rev. Sarah Hershberger titled, “We All Are One in Mission.” The retreat will take place at the camp on Saturday, November…
Luther Rose Lecture
The 2019 Luther Rose Lecture, “Moving Forward in Faith” will be held in November. The fifth anniversary of the Luther Rose Lectures welcomes keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Philip D. W. Krey. He is a renowned speaker with a special history in the interpretation and spirituality of the Bible in the early and medieval church, including…
Mission Trip Planning
More than two years ago Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Thousands of homes are still covered with nothing but a blue tarp. The Upper Susquehanna Synod and the Northumberland Presbytery are going to help on January 4-11, 2020. A planning meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at…
ESC Generosity Next
“Spirited Generosity: Offering Vitality in the 21st Century” will be held November 20-21, 2019. It will be live-streamed at the Upper Susquehanna Synod Office from the conference in Atlanta, GA. This event is for anyone, not just clergy! Receiving offerings has been an ongoing part of the church’s story, beginning with the earliest scripture…
Synod Council Meeting
From 9:30-1:00 p.m. at the Synod Office
Longest Night Worship Service
The Community Longest Night Worship Service will be held on Saturday, December 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Covenant Central Presbyterian Church (807 West Fourth St., Williamsport) A time of fellowship and light refreshments will follow the service. In this season, when the world seems overcome with joy, many of us find ourselves feeling other emotions.…
CML Summer Brochure Release Party
Camp Mount Luther is hosting this event again for everyone to learn about their Summer 2020 programs. Everyone, but most especially campers, parents, alumni staff, and potential campers and families are invited to come to this exciting winter camp event! It will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in…
Solidarity Not Solitary
A program called “Solidarity Not Solitary” is scheduled for Sunday, January 12, 2020, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Harrisburg. In this program, important information on the use of solitary confinement will be shared. The program will engage participants in experiential learning and have formerly incarcerated persons tell their stories about their personal…