On the Way: A Call to Service

Dear Friends in Christ – This was our first Sunday after Tuesday’s elections. I was invited to preach at worship for Maidencreek Church in Blandon, PA, alongside Pastor Bruce Schoup. This was the birthday and festival day commemorating Martin Luther, who founded our Lutheran movement in 1517. I used the Lectionary reading for this Sunday…

Anti Racism Training for Rostered Leaders

All Northeastern PA Synod rostered leaders (pastors, deacons, and synodically-authorized lay leaders) are required to have Anti-Racism at least once every three years.

On the Way: Breathing in Faith

Breathing in Faith: On the Way to Election Day Dear God’s Beloved, On the Way in NE PA, As Election Day draws near, let us hear the word of the Lord from the prophet Isaiah: “Do not fear, for I am with you;I will bring your offspring from the east,and from the west I will gather you;I will…

Hands, Hearts, and Smiles

Over 100 people joyfully participated in a variety of service projects at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit (LCHS) on Sunday October 6th, 2024 as part of the annual God’s Work Our Hands day of service.