On the Way 10/1/2022

Issue 10 | October 1, 2022 “On The Way” is a play on the word “synod,” which comes from two Biblical Greek words, syn and hodos. These can mean “on the road with” and also “walking with” – since most people in Bible times (and around the world still today) got from place to place…

On the Way 9/4/2022

Issue 9 | September 4, 2022   “On The Way” is a play on the word “synod,” which comes from two Biblical Greek words, syn and hodos. These can mean “on the road with” and also “walking with” – since most people in Bible times (and around the world still today) got from place to…

On the Way 8/29/2022

Issue 8 | August 29, 2022And our CWA VOTING MEMBERS of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, ELCA REFLECTIONS ON CWA 2022 I have to confess, going into our ELCA Churchwide Assembly, I was anxious. As 850 Lutheran Voting Members, along with hundreds of non-voting visitors and guests, gathered in Columbus from August 8-12, rumors were rampant…

On the Way 8/5/2022

A Blog by Bishop Christopher deForest… August 5, 2022  “On The Way” is a play on the word “synod,” which comes from two Biblical Greek words, syn and hodos. These can mean “on the road with” and also “walking with” – since most people in Bible times (and around the world still today) got from…

Director of Evangelical Mission Plans Retirement

The Retirement of Pastor Mike Bennethum Dear Northeastern PA Synod, Greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I want you all to know that Pastor Mike Bennethum has informed me of his intention to retire from his position as our synod’s Director for Evangelical Mission, effective October 1, 2022.…