Region 8 Radical Justice Training
We are called to be a church that embraces each person and confronts racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, age, gender, familial, sexual orientation, physical, personal and class barriers that can manifest as unjust treatment, inequalities, exclusion, and violence. The ELCA’s Region 8 is committed to equipping leaders to recognize and understand the complexities and implications of…
Celebration of Bishop Barbara J. Collins
Join us as we celebrate the last six years of ministry of Rev. Barbara J. Collins as our bishop. A pizza party will be held at Camp Mount Luther on Saturday, August 27, 2022, starting at noon. In addition, the synod is providing Bishop Collins with two gifts, one for her and her husband and…
Active Shooter Training
The Buffalo Valley Lutheran Parish will be hosting an active shooter training for churches. The event will be held on Wednesday August 31 at 7 p.m. at Christ’s United (4 Bells) in Millmont. If you or members of your congregation are interested in attending please RSVP by August 26th to [email protected]. There is no charge…
Dandelion Trail Run at CML
Camp Mount Luther will be holding a 5- and 10- kilometer trail run race at the camp on Saturday, September 3, 2021. 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…
“God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday
On Sunday, September 11, congregations of the ELCA will join together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, our annual day of service. We are a church energized by lively engagement in faith and life. As we continue our tradition of service to our neighbor, we remember the words of Martin Luther: “Our faith is a…
CML Evening at Shade Mountain
In October, Camp Mount Luther will have their annual Evening at Shade Mountain Winery. This is a fundraising opportunity to share fellowship, entertainment, and locally produced wine, all to benefit the camp. There will be a limit of 50 people for this year’s event, which will run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October…
Bishop Installation
Here Livestreaming options: Synod Facebook Page Synod YouTube Channel Please RSVP here Share the Invitation Click here for a single page bulletin insert. Click here for a double page bulletin insert. Installation of the Fourth Bishop of USS, Rev. Craig A. Miller, will take place September 17, 2:00 p.m. at Zion, Sunbury (5th and Market…
Mission/Work Trip
SINDR (Upper Susquehanna Synod & Northumberland Presbytery) is going back to Western Kentucky, the site of last year's destructive tornadoes to do mission work. All levels of experience are needed. The work trip will be held September 18 -24, 2022, in and around Madisonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky. The cost is just your contribution toward travel…
Young Adult Fellowship
You’re a young adult. You feel disconnected from the church. You want a community of people close to your own age who love Jesus and know what Tik Tok is. If any of these things are true for you, then we have good news. Jim Vitale, Camp Mount Luther’s new outreach director, is starting a…
Upper Susquehanna Synodical Women’s Organization Fall Retreat
Come to Camp Mount Luther for a day of renewal in the beautiful setting it provides. This one-day retreat will include the sessions focusing on the Fruits of the Spirit led by Pastor Stina Schaeffer. Light morning refreshments and lunch will also be provided. The fee for the day is $30.00. The retreat will run…