Upper Susquehanna Synod

Bishop's Day
2025-02-20 | PA
Bishop Miller invites Rostered and Lay leaders of the synod to Bishop’s Day, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., February 20, 2025, at the synod office, 100 Mahoning Street, Milton*. Pastor Scott Kershner will present the second part of the Intercultural Development Inventory. The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is a widely used and effective cross-culturally valid assessment for building cultural competence. It is equally valuable for learning how to better navigate the polarized cultural and political climate, especially in our churches. The IDI is broadly about cultural and worldview difference and how we navigate that effectively.
*This opportunity fulfills the expectations for Rostered Leaders and Authorized Lay Leaders to complete training in anti-racism.

Taste of Camp
2025-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Hungry for camp but can’t wait until the summer? Always wanted to try camp but not sure you’ll like it? Camp Mount Luther has an event for you! On February 23, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., you can get a Taste of Camp! Enjoy songs, food, games, a campfire program, information on the 2025 program, and more! Those who attend will get Camel Bucks to spend in the camp store this summer.
This year’s summer camp season will begin on June 15 and run until August 1. There are programs for all ages from elementary to senior high, and for adults and families. If you’re looking for a place where your child can grow in faith and have fun doing it, Camp Mount Luther is that place. Don’t settle for second-rate summer programs. Camp Mount Luther has been giving kids fun, exciting, faith-filled, outdoor experiences for over 60 years. If you have questions about our summer programs, feel free to reach out to us at cml@campmountluther.org!

CML Fundraising Dinner
2025-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Join Camp Mount Luther on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Center at the camp for a Fundraising Dinner! The dinner will be held immediately following the camp’s annual Taste of Camp event featuring songs, snacks, games, a campfire program, information on the 2025 program, and more!
The menu will consist of ham, twice-baked potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert and beverage. A minimum of $15 per person is suggested as a donation for the meal. Reservations are needed and can be made by contacting the camp office at (570) 922-1587 or cml@campmountluther.org. The deadline for reservations is Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Come and enjoy some fellowship, fun and good food during the wintertime at Camp Mount Luther! It should be a great afternoon to gather and support our outdoor ministry!

Camp Mount Luther Sunday
2025-03-02 | PA
Members of the congregations of the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) will celebrate outdoor ministries in February. Synod congregations will join to celebrate the annual “Camp Mount Luther Sunday” on March 2, 2025, Transfiguration Sunday. The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council designated that day to be “Camp Mount Luther Sunday” to help promote outdoor ministries in the synod. Congregations will uplift the ministries of the camp during their worship services that day.

Camp Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local congregations. The camp is asking that congregations promote the camp on that Sunday or designate another Sunday this spring to do so. Ways to promote the camp include bulletin inserts to share with congregation members, Temple Talks, camper testimonials, bulletin board displays, special camp music during Sunday school and church services as well as special offerings being collected. These activities are all expected to be done during worship services across the synod.

Worship Practicum
2025-03-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Upper Susquehanna Synod Office, 100 Mahoning St, Milton, 17847, United States
Bishop Miller will once again lead a worship practicum on March 8, 9:00-12:00, at the synod office, 100 Mahoning Street, Milton. This practicum is open to anyone who has interest in planning and carrying out worship, especially Lay Worship Leaders, Assisting Ministers, and Worship Committees. Topics include leadership presence, elements of worship, setting up for worship, understanding and using the altar book, and more. Please call the synod office and let Brenda know if you plan to attend.

Raise the Region helps CML
2025-03-12 18:00 - 2025-03-13 23:59 | PA
Camp Mount Luther is once again participating in Raise the Region and we need YOUR support! Your donations made through raisetheregion.org will help Camp Mount Luther continue to provide quality spiritual formation, outdoor adventure, intentional community, and leadership development experiences for people of all ages. The more donors and donations we raise the better our chances of receiving incentives, stretch dollars, and awards! Please go to raisetheregion.org between March 12 at 6:00 p.m. through March 13 at 11:59 p.m. to make your contribution. Thank you for your generosity! A bulletin insert to promote this is here: https://www.campmountluther.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RAISE-THE-REGION_2025.pdf

West Branch Conference Assembly
2025-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Messiah Lutheran, South Williamsport, 101 W. Southern Ave, South Williamsport, PA, 17702, United States
Voting members to the Synod Assembly are expected to attend their own Conference Assembly, held prior to the synod assembly. Conference Assemblies review and discuss any memorials/resolutions being proposed to the synod assembly, elect conference leaders, nominate conference members to the ballot for synodical elections, and conduct other business as needed by the conference.

Tulpehocken Conference Assembly
2025-04-06 02:00 - 16:00 | Zion Lutheran, Sunbury, 15 S. Fifth Street, Sunbury, 17801, United States

Middle Creek Conference Assembly
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Sharon Lutheran Church, 120 S Market Street, Selinsgrove, PA, 17870, United States

Buffalo Valley Conference Assembly
2025-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Milton Lutheran Church, 1125 Mahoning St, Milton, PA, 17847, United States

CML Early Registration Deadline
2025-04-15 | PA
Register for summer camp by midnight on April 15 to get an exclusive T-shirt. www.campmountluther.org/summer

Chrism Mass
2025-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 3249 N Old Trail, Shamokin Dam, 17876, United States
The annual Chrism Mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on April 15, 2025, at St. Matthew’s, Shamokin Dam. It will feature a renewal of commitment to ministry as well as a blessing of oils. This service is open to anyone who would like to attend. Pastors, Deacons, and Authorized Lay Worship Leaders are especially invited to renew vows and recommit to worship leadership. Please RSVP to brenda@uss-elca.org if you are planning to stay for the luncheon following the service.

USSWO Day of Learning and Renewal
2025-04-26 09:30 - 14:00 | PA
The USS Women’s Organization invites you to join us on Saturday, April 26th at Salem Lutheran Church, Selinsgrove, for a day of Learning and Renewal while helping Women at Risk Survivors. The event will begin with registration at 9:30 am. Click here for more information.

Juniata Valley Conference Assembly
2025-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Lutheran, Lewistown, 120 N. Main Street, Lewistown, PA, 17044, United States

A Variety of Gifts
2025-05-03 09:30 - 15:00 | Milton Lutheran Church, 1125 Mahoning St, Milton, PA, 17847, United States

North Branch Conference Assembly
2025-05-04 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
Voting members to the Synod Assembly are expected to attend their own Conference Assembly, held prior to the synod assembly. Conference Assemblies review and discuss any memorials/resolutions being proposed to the synod assembly, elect conference leaders, nominate conference members to the ballot for synodical elections, and conduct other business as needed by the conference.

St. John, Mifflinville is the location.

Synod Council Meeting
2025-05-10 09:00 - 13:00 | PA

Bishop's Open Golf Classic
2025-05-12 11:30 - 18:00 | PA
MIFFLINBURG– Registrations and sponsorships are being accepted for the 20th Annual Bishop’s Open Golf Classic, which benefits Camp Mount Luther. Golfers are invited to participate in the tournament to be held on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Shamokin Dam. This fundraiser benefits the camp’s ministry in running a summer camp for children, youth, and families. Shotgun start time is 12:30 p.m. Registration with lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Sponsorships as well as individual registrations are currently being solicited. Register online (https://campmountluther.campbrainregistration.com/) or for more information or a paper form, go to the camp’s website at www.campmountluther.org or contact the camp office at (570) 922-1587.

Lutheran Day in the Capitol
2025-05-13 | PA
Registration Open for Lutheran Day in the Capitol — May 13, 2025- When the world feels unstable, and the task of justice seems impossible, our faith calls us to turn to the words of the prophets and the promise of Christ that reminds us God is always doing a new thing. This Lutheran Day, we’re coming together from across the Commonwealth to remind ourselves of God’s faithful action in the world and calling on our lawmakers to join in the work of reconciliation, restoration, and justice on behalf of our neighbors in need and the world God loves. Find out more.

CML Alumni Weekend & Work Day
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Join us for the second alumni work weekend. We invite alumni of all ages to bring their family and join us for a day or for the whole weekend. Our goal is to help prepare camp for the summer season, serving and worshipping together in (what once was) our summer home! This weekend will intersect with our traditional work-day on Saturday as well. Stay in a cabin for the weekend or come for the day Saturday, and help make this a new tradition. Together we’ll help build the foundation for a strong future at CML! To register, click here: https://campmountluther.campbrainregistration.com/
If you would like to come up and clean a cabin or help out on Saturday, the alumni staff organizers invite you to join them on May 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no charge to be there during the day on Saturday from those hours. Please RSVP by May 12 if you plan to stay for lunch at https://campmountluther.campbrainregistration.com/

CML Dandelion Run
2025-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
Camp Mount Luther is hosting a benefit 5K and 10K entry-level trail run race, “The Dandelion Run,” on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. with “day of” registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $35. To register, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Mifflinburg/DandelionRun5k10kTrailRace. Register by midnight, August 10, to receive a T-shirt.
Timing is electronic and all miles are marked. There is one water stop on the course. Runners decide on race day if they want to do a 5K or 10K but cannot change once the race starts. Awards for top male and female finisher for each distance immediately following the race. Finisher awards for all finishers.
The event also features a one-mile fun walk on a dirt road with the same registration fees and amenities. Following the race, there will be a Kids Fun Run! The age groups are 6 and under and 7 – 10. Special awards will be presented to every participant in the fun run.
The Dandelion Run, begun in 2002, is organized by Joel and Shelley Heasley of Middleburg, assisted by Shirley Heasley of Mifflinburg. The family started the race in 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, because no matter what you do with them, they always rise again!

Youth End of School Year Celebration
2025-05-31 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
The synod youth “end of the year celebration” will take place on May 31, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther. There is no cost and snacks will be provided. Grades 6-12 welcome. Those interested in gathering to help plan for next school year’s synod Youth Ministry activities should come to camp at 11:30 a.m. We’ll have pizza for lunch.

Synod Assembly
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly will convene for worship, edification, and the business of the synod. Go to the assembly webpage for more information.

CML Bathhouse Dedication
2025-06-13 17:45 - 18:15 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Camp Mount Luther’s new Maple Village Bathhouse will soon be ready for use! We invite you to celebrate with us on Friday, June 13, 2025

5:45 p.m.- Dedication of the Maple Bathhouse
6:15 p.m.- Pig Roast Dinner

We thank God for the many blessings that empower us to create memories that last, particularly the dedication of people like you! You help provide the financial cornerstone that enables this ministry to have a meaningful impact. Please RSVP by June 2, 2025, by emailing cml@campmountluther.org

Bishop's Day
2025-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
Register Here

Bishop Miller invites rostered and lay leaders of the synod to the next Bishop’s Day on July 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther. The schedule is as follows:
9:00- Arrival
9:15- Worship/Devotions (Bishop Miller)
9:45- Discussion with Tara Lynn, Portico Regional Representative. She will offer an overview of changes coming to the benefits plan. She will be with us for the whole day and available for one-on-one conversations as well. If you are not part of Portico and would like to join the CML adult Bible study, you can do that at this time.
10:45- conversation with Bishop Miller on issues raised at synod assembly
12:15- Lunch (please RSVP for this at the link above)
Free time after lunch to do what you’d like to renew or join in with Family Camp electives. This is also time to have one-on-one conversations with the Bishop or Tara.
2:45- Closing Prayer/Sending (Bishop Miller)
Bishop’s Days provide synod leaders opportunities to engage with the bishop and enjoy collegiality in rest, renewal, and re-creation. If you are interested in helping with Bishop’s Days in the future (like planning worship), be in touch with chad@campmountluther.org. Bishop’s Days for 2025 are planned for October 2 and December 11.

Synod Council Meeting
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
At Camp Mount Luther; Dinner served at 5:15 p.m.

Youth Service Learning Camp
2025-07-20 - 2025-07-26 | PA
Pastor Gary Schaeffer (Milton Lutheran) and Charlene Rineer (Christ’s, Lewisburg) are organizing a youth mission trip for this summer. They are inviting anyone who would like to be part of it to join them. Some information is below. Reminder: Youth who want to go will need to pay a deposit of $100.00 by Easter.

Click here for a flyer with this information.
Toledo, Ohio Service Learning Camp
July 20-26, 2025 Cost – $425.00
For 6th through 12th graders
Contacts – Cassie Mugler and Don Marsh
Some of the possible projects

Let’s Build Beds. This is a wonderful organization that builds beds for children ages 3-17. The goal is to provide safe sleeping space. This project involves building the beds and delivering them (if you choose) to the children. There is also an opportunity to get your congregation involved by collecting bedding and bringing it along.
Clean Your Streams. Toledo is on Lake Erie, and we have been affected by lack of clean water in our area over the years. This project usually involves trash pick-up or cleaning/painting storm drains.
Inner city community gardens
Building picnic tables
Working at the food bank packing boxes for senior citizens

A hunger workshop at the beginning to help Groups get in the mindset of serving people in poverty. One thing they will be doing this summer specifically is trying to get groups to interact with more people in the community.
Additionally, the area has a wonderful Park system. We can do things like hike, kayak/canoe, swim, par9cipate in a class at the park (archery, fishing, Paddle-boarding, Etc.) The zoo is world award-winning and has a high-ropes course (great for team building)! It is close to Cedar Point, so the plan is to go there on Friday.
We will be staying at a church and making most of our meals there. We will have a few dinners out. Youth who want to go will need to pay a deposit of $100.00 by Easter.

USSWO Convention
2025-07-26 | PA
The Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization Convention will be held on July 26, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, with the theme of For All the Faithful Women (Luke 1:45). This year they will be putting together Period Packs which will be sent to CWS for distribution. Each WELCA group attending the Convention is asked to bring either regular Tampons, Super absorbency Tampons or packs of 12 Pads (unscented, long super ultra-thin). The plan is to pack 200 kits. Any extra items will go to a local shelter. All other items needed for the kits will be supplied by the USSWO. Considering all the natural disasters the In gathering offering will be sent to Lutheran Disaster Response.

Quarterly Pericope Study
2025-08-20 08:30 - 15:00 | Lutheran Home, 916 Hickory St, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, United States
United Lutheran Seminary’s Dr. Allison DeForest will lead Quarterly Pericope Studies on August 20, November 12, February 11, and May 27 at The Lutheran Home in Hollidaysburg, from 8:30- 3:00. Cost is $20.00 (payment may be made through registration link or brought to the event). Seating is limited.
Register Here

CML Dandelion Run
2025-08-30 09:00 - 23:30 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Camp Mount Luther is hosting a benefit 5K and 10K entry-level trail run race, “The Dandelion Run,” on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The race starts at 9:00 a.m. with “day of” registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $35. Register by midnight, August 10, to receive a T-shirt.
Register Here
