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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170716T183000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Christmas in July at Camp!
DESCRIPTION:The Camp Mount Luther Staff invites everyone to attend their Campfire and Worship Service celebrating Christmas in July on July 16\, 2017\, at 6:30 p.m.  The program will be held outdoors\, weather permitting\, so bring a lawn chair.  In addition\, there will be a Christmas carol sing either as part of worship or just after worship is over.  There is no need to RSVP.   Just show up ready to celebrate our savior’s birth at camp in the middle of the summer!
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/celebrate-christmas-in-july-at-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170708T140000
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SUMMARY:Mission Strategy Table Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Mission Table will meet on July 8\, 2017\, at 10:30 a.m. at the Synod Office.  The Mission Strategy Table includes members of the Mission Table and Mission Support Table.  They meet to develop strategy for mission in the synod and to propose implementation actions.  Everyone is welcome!  Meetings will also be held October 14 and January 13.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/mission-strategy-table-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170627T203000
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SUMMARY:Mission Support Table Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Mission Table will meet on June 27\, 2017\, at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit\, Turbotville.  The Mission Support Table includes members of the Stewardship and Mission Interpreters Teams.  They meet to discuss support for mission in the synod and to the ELCA.  Everyone is welcome!  A meeting will also be held on November 29.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/mission-support-table-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170620T200000
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SUMMARY:Mission Table Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod Mission Table will meet on June 20\, 2017\, at 6:30 p.m. at the Synod Office.  The Mission Table includes members of Small Church and Transformational Ministry Teams.  They meet to discuss mission in the synod and to coordinate work of missional committees.  Everyone is welcome!  Meetings will also be held September 21 and November 27.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/mission-table-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170618
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
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UID:952-1497571200-1497743999@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly will take place at Weber Chapel on the campus of Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove\, Pennsylvania\, on June 16-17\, 2017. Guest speakers and musicians from the ELCA’s Global Mission Team will be with us\, including Sunitha Mortha as our ELCA Churchwide representative.  More information will be provided as it becomes available and will be posted at http://www.uss-elca.org/our-synod/synodassembly.  Remember\, we are striving to go paperless this year with the bulletin of reports so materials will be available for download from the website listed here.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-assembly/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170610T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170425T214116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170425T214221Z
UID:1602-1497090600-1497101400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Steward Leaders Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Upper Susquehanna Synod invites all steward leaders to a gathering on Saturday\, June 10\, 2017\, at Christ’s United (4 Bells) Lutheran Church\, 13765 Old Turnpike Road\, Millmont PA. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Steward leaders may include council members\, Stewardship Committee members\, pastors\, or anyone in the congregation interested in caring for what God has given to us.  Our gathering will provide an opportunity to network and to share best practices in Stewardship. Through Bible study and conversation we will learn about how stewardship happens in our synod.  Lunch is included.  RSVP by June 2\, 2017\, to Brenda Krouse (Brenda@uss-elca.org or 570-524-9778). 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/steward-leaders-gathering/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170516T004554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T004554Z
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SUMMARY:“11 Steps to Increase Giving in Your Church” Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Perrow will present the workshop “11 Steps to Increasing Giving in Your Church” on Tuesday\, June 6\, 2017\, at 1:30 p.m.  Scripture doesn’t shy away from conversations about money\, but church leaders often do. Learn some simple and effective ways to create a culture of increasing generosity in your church\, including suggestions for joyfully engaging givers at every age and stage of life. They’ll talk about transforming your weekly church offering into a time of celebration\, coaching church leaders to effectively talk about stewardship\, creative ways to thank your givers\, why a major gifts strategy makes sense for churches\, how to keep your offering numbers steady during the summer\, and more.  The webinar is being sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Development Executives.  If you can’t attend live\, you may still register for the webinar and receive a recording. Webinars cost $75.  Register at http://tinyurl.com/n8e4yfu.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/11-steps-to-increase-giving-in-your-church-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170607
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170522T182406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170522T182406Z
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SUMMARY:A 27-Minute Stewardship Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Is your congregation ready to grow? Would you like to train one or two local stewardship leaders? Is now a good time to train stewardship leaders and if so\, why?  Qualifying congregations will be invited to participate in Moving to Thriving 2017: A Stewardship Initiative for Congregations. What is it about? Is this worth your time? How can you measure results?  Join Dr. Ed Kruse for the free “A 27-Minute Stewardship Consultation” which covers these areas: \n\nWhy stewardship is painful for some congregations\nThe worst outcome people can request\nGetting relief from the pain\n\nRegister now at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1335556266221976578 for the webinar on June 6 at 11:00 a.m. EDT or at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7379675038199651586 for the webinar at 7:00 p.m. EDT.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/a-27-minute-stewardship-consultation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170604T200000
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UID:1671-1496602800-1496606400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Evergreen Center Mortgage Burning and Circle of Faith Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 4\, 2017\, Camp Mount Luther will have a worship service at 7:00 p.m. at which time they will burn the mortgage on the Evergreen Center debt.  The worship service is open to anyone who would like to attend to commemorate a milestone in the camp’s history.  The service will be held outdoors\, if the weather permits\, so please bring a lawn chair.  This will give the synod’s outdoor ministry a chance to thank those who helped achieve the goal of paying off the debt early and celebrate the opening of camp for the 2017 season.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/evergreen-center-mortgage-burning-and-circle-of-faith-dinner/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170523
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170219T142013Z
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UID:954-1495411200-1495497599@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:LAMPA Lutheran Day
DESCRIPTION:Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA will hold their annual event on May 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church\, Camp Hill.  We mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in a time of great upheaval and division at home and around the globe.  On May 22\, we gather to consider how the Holy Spirit is re-forming us as the Word of God continues to change and renew the world. How can we be Church Together\, for the sake of the world\, in Pennsylvania?  Bring your faith to the table\, and join advocates from across the Commonwealth for a day of worship\, learning and inspiration to ground and deepen your call to faith-rooted advocacy. The day will feature a keynote address by Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda\, Professor of Theological and Social Ethics\, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary of California Lutheran University\, legislative briefing and visit training\, issues and faith formation workshops\, a continental breakfast\, lunch and special advocacy celebration. Come to be inspired\, prepared and equipped to act on issues that matter.  Bring a team from your congregation\, or partners from other traditions in your community.  You don’t have to be Lutheran to benefit from the issues and advocacy training! Most other bodies do not have their own state advocacy offices\, and many would appreciate this opportunity. \n  \nTo learn more and register\, click here:  http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=17463E35FB25ECEAF7D5944045D62165.worker_registrant?llr=lvflt5dab&oeidk=a07edukmq05a668eb65
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/lampa-lutheran-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170422T151743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T004249Z
UID:1581-1495270800-1495292400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Congregation Workshop #3
DESCRIPTION:The third Healthy Congregation Workshop follows the first two workshops in providing a deeper understanding of the qualities and traits of healthy congregations.  This workshop will be held on Saturday\, May 20\, 2017\, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church\, Williamsport.  The third workshop focuses on healthy leadership in healthy congregations.  This workshop will give insights that will:\n\n\n\nEquip leaders to promote health through their presence and functioning.\nEquip leaders to challenge people. \nEquip leaders to build resilience in their congregation for the sake of mission.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTogether\, the six Healthy Congregation workshops enable leaders to: \n\nGain a renewed sense of mission and vision.\nCultivate strong leadership capacities to challenge the congregation.\nLearn how to develop healthy patterns of living together in community.\nLearn to focus on strengths\, resources and options for the future.\nBoost confidence in responding to challenges and opportunities.\nLearn how to lead calmly and with thoughtfulness.\nReflect theologically about relationships.\nMove the congregation toward even healthier functioning.\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease sign up at the synod office either by emailing or calling.   The cost is $20 per person.  The fee includes workbook and lunch.  Registration deadline is May 8.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/healthy-congregation-workshop-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170520T150000
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UID:1431-1495267200-1495292400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Spring Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Practice stewardship through service at Camp Mount Luther at their Annual Spring Work Day on Saturday\, May 20\, 2017\, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  They need your help getting the camp grounds and facilities ready for summer.  There will be plenty to do and everyone in the family can help!  Please bring supplies to do cleaning\, mulching\, raking\, and light construction projects such as step ladders\, buckets\, rakes\, etc. A light lunch will be served.  RSVP by May 12 if staying for lunch to cml@campmountluther.org or 570-922-1587.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/cml-spring-work-day-and-youth-grow-in-the-son/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170517T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170414T011240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T235933Z
UID:1525-1495009800-1495044000@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Pre-Retirement Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Together with their partner\, Ernst & Young\, Portico is holding a day long pre-retirement seminar. They will cover all phases of retirement planning in simple\, understandable terms — from establishing a retirement budget\, to discussing investment strategies\, to reviewing health care options. And\, they leave plenty of time to address your retirement questions. The event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church\, 2221 N. Oak Lane\, State College\, PA\, on Wednesday\, May 17\, 2017.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 6:00 p.m.  Register at https://myportico.porticobenefits.org/NewsEvents/Events/Pre-RetirementSeminars. Once registered\, you’ll receive an invoice for $35 per person.  Please make your check payable to Portico Benefit Services and mail the check or bring it to the seminar.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/pre-retirement-seminar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170219T144352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170219T144352Z
UID:962-1494961200-1494968400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Synod Council
DESCRIPTION:At Synod Office
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/synod-council/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170406T140006Z
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UID:1507-1494615600-1494619200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Adam Miller Concert in Belleville
DESCRIPTION:Adam Miller\, a legendary folksinger\, storyteller\, and autoharp virtuoso will present a concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Belleville.  The concert will be held on May 12\, 2017\, at 7:00 p.m.  A freewill donation will be taken to benefit St. John’s Christian Day Care and Preschool. \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/adam-miller-concert-in-belleville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170219T144519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170219T144519Z
UID:964-1494241200-1494262800@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Open Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:The annual Bishop Open’s Golf Classic is set for May 8\, 2017\, 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.  A flyer/bulletin insert containing information and registration form is available here:  http://www.campmountluther.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-Golf-Tournament-Flyer.pdf.  The camp’s golf tournament committee is currently looking for hole sponsors\, door prize 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.  Get involved and help our synod’s outdoor ministry!
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/bishops-open-golf-classic/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170506
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170219T144612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T000011Z
UID:966-1493769600-1494028799@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Bishop's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The annual bishop’s retreat for rostered leaders will be held on May 3-5 at Camp Hebron\, Halifax PA. The focus of the retreat will be: Relationship with God. Relationship with each other. Relationship with the world. Cost for the two and a half days\, meals included\, is $115/person for double occupancy and $225/person for single occupancy. The registration date has passed\, but if you are interested in attending\, contact the synod office ASAP to see if space is available. Spouses are invited to attend this event.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/bishops-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170219T153413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T000636Z
UID:975-1492956000-1492963200@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:CML Spring Open House and Future Directions Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to see Mount Luther’s site and facilities? Do you miss camp and want to visit in the springtime?  Are you interested in coming to camp this summer but want to get more information and see the place first?  Well\, this is your chance.  The Camp Mount Luther Spring Open House will be held on Sunday\, April 23\, 2017\, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  You can ask questions\, tour camp\, and see what it’s like to be a camper!  First time campers who are not yet registered for the summer and who attend the event can get a $25 discount on their summer registration!  More details will be shared on their website at www.campmountluther.org! \nFollowing the Open House (at 4:00 p.m.)\, there will be a future directions meeting at the camp.  The Camp Mount Luther Board of Directors has begun a process to look forward to the future of the synod’s outdoor ministry and to build a vision and ministry plan to serve children\, families\, congregations and our greater community for generations to come.  The board is holding several “cabin meetings” in various areas of the synod to talk about opportunities\, challenges\, and a new vision for Camp Mount Luther.  At those meetings\, the process will be outlined\, questions will be answered\, and the opportunity will be given for folks to fill out a survey to help the board as they plan for the future.  Your advice and counsel are vital to the camp ministry’s future.  Please plan to attend and give your input.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/camp-mount-luther-spring-open-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170321T000750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T000750Z
UID:1439-1491742800-1491746400@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Future Directions Meeting for Mount Luther
DESCRIPTION:The Camp Mount Luther Board of Directors has begun a process to look forward to the future of the synod’s outdoor ministry and to build a vision and ministry plan to serve children\, families\, congregations and our greater community for generations to come.  The board is holding several “cabin meetings” in various areas of the synod to talk about opportunities\, challenges\, and a new vision for Camp Mount Luther.  At those meetings\, the process will be outlined\, questions will be answered\, and the opportunity will be given for folks to fill out a survey to help the board as they plan for the future.  Your advice and counsel are vital to the camp ministry’s future.  Please plan to attend and give your input.  Meetings will be held April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church\, Bloomsburg; April 9 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church\, Lewistown; and April 23 at 4:00 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther\, Mifflinburg. \n 
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/future-directions-meeting-for-mount-luther-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T125712
CREATED:20170321T000711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170321T000711Z
UID:1437-1491505200-1491508800@www.uss-elca.org
SUMMARY:Future Directions Meeting for Mount Luther
DESCRIPTION:The Camp Mount Luther Board of Directors has begun a process to look forward to the future of the synod’s outdoor ministry and to build a vision and ministry plan to serve children\, families\, congregations and our greater community for generations to come.  The board is holding several “cabin meetings” in various areas of the synod to talk about opportunities\, challenges\, and a new vision for Camp Mount Luther.  At those meetings\, the process will be outlined\, questions will be answered\, and the opportunity will be given for folks to fill out a survey to help the board as they plan for the future.  Your advice and counsel are vital to the camp ministry’s future.  Please plan to attend and give your input.  Meetings will be held April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church\, Bloomsburg; April 9 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church\, Lewistown; and April 23 at 4:00 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther\, Mifflinburg.
URL:https://www.uss-elca.org/event/future-directions-meeting-for-mount-luther/
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