Upper Susquehanna Synod

USSWO Convention
2025-07-26
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 (America/New_York) | 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.
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"God's work. Our hands." Day of Service
2025-09-07
On Sunday, Sept. 7, congregations of the ELCA will join together for the annual day of service, “God’s work. Our hands.” As you explore opportunities to participate in your community, explore new resources to plan and promote your day: This year we are especially mindful of the challenges faced by our Lutheran social service organizations and other faith-based and human service organizations due to the reduction in federal funding. We encourage you to consider service opportunities with these agencies as you begin to make your plans. Check ELCA.org/DayOfService for resources.
This flyer was created by the ELCA Evangelism Networked leaders “in hopes that we can share it across the church as a resource for God’s Work our Hands, so that the event also has a time for sharing Jesus!”

Service Project (FCML)
2025-09-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20
Join us for a service project as part of Mount Luther’s new faith community. Questions? Contact Jim at jim@campmountluther.org

Synod Council Meeting
2025-09-13 09:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 13:00

Synod Youth Game Night
2025-09-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Christ’s Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, 100 S. Third St, Lewisburg, PA, 17837, United States
The synod’s Youth Ministry Initiative, led by youth from around the synod, kicks off the new school year with monthly events. The first event will be a game night at Christ’s Lutheran Church, Lewisburg, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. You are invited to bring your own game and enjoy some fellowship and refreshments.
Other events scheduled for fall include:
October 12- Murder Mystery from 2-4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northumberland
November 9- A Ping Pong Tournament (204 p.m. place TBA)
December 7- Advent Worship and Fellowship from 2-4 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther

SINDR Mission Trip
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-26

Game Night (FCML)
2025-09-23 08:00 - 21:30 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Join us on Discord for fellowship and games as part of Mount Luther’s new faith community. Questions? Contact Jim at jim@campmountluther.org

Bishop's Day
2025-10-02
Bishop Miller invites rostered and lay leaders of the synod to the next Bishop’s Day on October 2, 2025, at St. John’s, Northumberland. Dr. Angela Zimmann, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Wilson College will present on preaching in our divided climate. This will be a continuing education event for rostered and lay leaders.
Sign up here: https://campmountluther.campbrainregistration.com/

Tentative Schedule
9:15 a.m.- Opening prayer
Morning- Presentation by Dr. Zimmann
Lunch
Service of Holy Communion (or Service of the Word) with Dr. Zimmann preaching
Conversation with the bishop
3:00 p.m.- Dismissal

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 December 11.

Dinner Church (FCML)
2025-10-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Join us at Camp Mount Luther for a time of fellowship, food, and faith as part of Mount Luther’s new faith community. Questions? Contact Jim at jim@campmountluther.org

Sacred Steps, A Discernment Event
2025-10-11 08:30 - 16:00 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Feel as though God is calling you into something more? Join us for a day of discernment to discover where God might be leading you to live deeper into the Good News of Christ Jesus for the sake of the church and the world. Sacred Steps, a discernment event, will take place on October 11, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther. This event is being sponsored by the Upper Susquehanna Synod Candidacy Committee and Lay Ministry Institute. The day will include a keynote from Rev. Martin Otto Zimmann of United Lutheran Seminary as well as discernment activities, break out time, and a discernment panel. The cost is $25 and includes lunch and a book. Pre-register by contacting the Synod Office at (570) 524-9778 by 9/26/25.

Youth Mystery Night
2025-10-12 14:00 - 16:00 | St. John’s Lutheran, Northumberland, 300 Queen Street, Northumberland, 17857, United States
The synod’s Youth Ministry Initiative, led by youth from around the synod, will meet in October for a Murder Mystery! It will be held on October 12, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Northumberland. Youth in grades 6-12 are invited for fun, fellowship, and food. Other events scheduled for fall include:
November 9- A Ping Pong Tournament (204 p.m. place TBA)
December 7- Advent Worship and Fellowship from 2-4 p.m. at Camp Mount Luther

Faith and Fellowship (FCML)
2025-10-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States
Join us on Discord for a time of fellowship focused on faith as part of Mount Luther’s new faith community. Questions? Contact Jim at jim@campmountluther.org

Service Project (FCML)
2025-10-18
Join us at Camp Mount Luther for a day of service as part of Mount Luther’s new faith community. Questions? Contact Jim at jim@campmountluther.org

SINDR Mission
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31

Game Night (FCML)
2025-10-28 20:00 - 21:30, 2025-11-25 20:00 - 21:30
Join us on Discord for a time of fellowship and games as part of Mount Luther’s new faith community. Questions? Contact Jim at jim@campmountluther.org

Seafarer Bag Deadline
2025-11-05
Since 2011, our synod has been providing “Christmas-at-Sea” gift bags to Seafarers and International House (SIH) in New York City. Lutheran port chaplains deliver these to East Coast ship crews during the Advent and Christmas seasons. These hardworking, lonely freighter crews are responsible for 90 percent of the world’s trade via merchant ships. Gift sacks to fill, with detailed instructions that must be followed, are available at the Synod Office. Please bring completed bags into the synod office before November 5, 2025.

An Evening at Shade Mountain benefits CML
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Shade Mountain Winery, 53 D and H Ave, Danville, 17821, United States
Camp Mount Luther invites you to an Evening at Shade Mountain Winery, 16140 Route 104, Middleburg. The event will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Food served will include heavy appetizers, desserts, and a complementary glass of wine. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact cml@campmountluther.org or call 570-922-1587. Cost is by donation. All proceeds benefit Camp Mount Luther. Camp also receives a portion from all bottles of wine purchased that evening. Promote it! https://www.campmountluther.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Shade-Mountain-Flyer.pdf

Preaching Training
2025-11-08
Please save the date of November 8th from 10-11:30 am for a special preaching training event held by Bishop Satterlee. This special Saturday training was intentionally set so that all of our Rostered and Lay Worship Leaders may be able to attend. Full details forthcoming!

Faith and Fellowship (FCML)
2025-11-11 20:00 - 21:30

Quarterly Pericope Study
2025-11-12 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 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

Service Project (FCML)
2025-11-15 | Camp Mount Luther, 355 Mt. Luther Lane, Mifflinburg, PA, 17844, United States

GTIIM Update Meeting
2025-11-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-17 13:00 - 14:00
As the Go Tell It IN the Mountains Initiative nears the end of year two or our six-year grant from the Lilly Endowment, we have set aside time to share updates on this initiative. Two times have been set for you to hear updates, to share suggestions, to ask questions, and to help every congregation and preacher benefit from this blessing. Each meeting will be led by our Director John Kratz, and each will feature a time for you to get questions answered and for you to learn more about how your pastor, lay worship leader, and congregation may benefit from this gift. The options are Sunday November 16th at 6:00pm OR Monday November 17th at 1:00pm.
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Fellowship and Faith (FCML)
2025-12-09 20:00 - 21:30
