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…
Companion Synod Sunday
On Sunday, May 15, the Global Mission Team encourages all congregations in the synod to honor our companion synods of Lutheran Church of Liberia and Kirchenkreis Ansbach-Wuerzburg. Here are attachments for our congregations and supply leaders for Sunday worship. They can be used for bulletin inserts, make power point presentations for online worship - however…
Boundary Training for Rostered Ministers
Boundary training workshops provide an opportunity for rostered ministers to spend intentional time alongside colleagues considering boundaries so that we and others may thrive. This boundary training is a collaboration between the Upper and Lower Susquehanna Synods, facilitated by The Rev. Lisa Raylene Barnes and The Rev. Beth Martini. Synod clergy sexual abuse prevention policy…
CML Spring Work Day
Practice stewardship through service at camp at Camp Mount Luther at the Annual Spring Work Day on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We 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…
Office Closed
The Upper Susquehanna Synod Office will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022, in observance of Memorial Day. If you have an emergency, please call the synod office (570-524-9778) and the voicemail will give you phone numbers that you can call.
Pre-Synod Assembly Hearing
A hearing will take place via Zoom for voting members to gain understanding of certain items for this year's Synod Assembly. These are not mandatory but are option for those who would like more information. The hearing will provide information for first time voting members, review the bishop election process, and review the budget. Topic:…
CML Kars for Kamp
Mount Luther is hosting the first Kars for Kamp Car Show to benefit camp. It will be held on June 11, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rain date is June 12. All cars, street rods, trucks, jeeps and bikes are welcome. Pre-entry by 6/5/22 is $15 which includes a food ticket. To register,…
CML Summer Camp Kickoff and Circle of Faith Dinner
On Sunday, June 12, 2022, Camp Mount Luther will have a worship service at 7:00 p.m. at which time they will kick-off the 2022 Summer Camping Season. The worship service is open to anyone who would like to attend to support our synod’s outdoor ministry and this year’s summer staff. The service will be held…
Synod Assembly
The 2022 Upper Susquehanna Synod Assembly will take place at Susquehanna University on June 17-18, 2022. The theme is “Abundance Together,” based on 2 Corinthians 9:8. This year is a bishop’s election so that will be the significant area of discussion and voting in 2022. Registration is still open. MEALS NEED TO BE ORDERED BY…
Intercultural Development Inventory
We are holding an Intercultural Development Inventory event for USS rostered leaders on June 28th, 2:00-3:00 pm at Milton Lutheran Church (100 Mahoning Street). Please call the synod office to put your name on the list of participants. Description is below: We live in a world of marvelous cultural diversity, yet skillfully engaging cultural diversity…