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The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the ELCA acknowledges and honors the Lenni-Lenape, Munsee-Lenape, and Susquehannock Peoples who were forcibly removed from this area, and upon whose ancestral homelands we gather. With gratitude to God, we honor the land itself, as well as all our Indigenous siblings who have and who continue to care for this land and call it their home.

  • Becoming a Jesus-centered community that equips diverse leaders so that faithful young people can change our world.

  • Helping and encouraging every leader and every congregation to find partners that can share resources and combine strengths.

GAINING STRENGTH

  • Helping every congregation to understand and embrace their situation and their purpose so that they can live well and serve well and be better ready when the time comes to end well – leaving a lasting, faithful, purposeful legacy.

GOING BEYOND DEATH TO LIFE

SYNOD VALUES

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LOVE like Jesus

God's love extends unconditionally to all creation, enabling us to love God and others. Jesus, embodying this love, calls us to love God and our neighbors as the greatest commandments (Mark 12:28-31). This understanding empowers us to engage compassionately with others.

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HEAL like Jesus

We all need healing, with God as our great healer. Jesus showed that being human involves being wounded, but through God's love, we can live without letting our wounds harm others. By recognizing our brokenness and seeking healing, we can support others with grace, forgiveness, and compassion. Healing is crucial in ministry, and we can trust God’s promise to be with us and tend to us.

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ENGAGE like Jesus

Engagement, which involves occupying the attention or efforts of another, helps us build deeper relationships within our churches and community. It allows us to understand and respond to those who are hurting, participate in God's work, and respond to the Spirit's call. To engage effectively, we must remain rooted in God's love, tend to our wounds, and use contemplative practices to notice God's movement and the Spirit's guidance.

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