2025 Bear Creek Camp Staff Commissioning

Bear Creek Camp Staff Commissioning On Monday June 9, the 2025 Bear Creek Camp Summer Staff were commissioned in a special worship service grounded in creation, community, and call. Bishop Christopher deForest led the commissioning litany, reminding staff of their sacred work and encouraging them to walk gently and boldly in faith. This summer’s theme,…

SEPA In God’s Image

Each year the committee sponsors the “In God’s Image” event, a learning day to help congregations explore how to fully welcome LGBTQIA+ persons.

Lehigh Valley Pride

Lehigh Valley Pride August 17, 2025 2pm to 7pm. Join the Synod and the LGBTQIA+ Taskforce at Lehigh Valley Pride! Whether your congregation is in the area or you simply want to be a welcoming face for the Synod, we invite you to help represent our display. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact us. Contact…

Advent Congregation’s Visit to Historic Trappe and the Augustus Lutheran Churches

Tracing Lutheran Roots Advent Congregation’s Visit to Historic Trappe and the Augustus Lutheran Churches Written by George Freestone and Ray Smith of Advent, West Lawn Advent’s Men’s Group coordinated a day-trip to Trappe, PA on Saturday, May 17th. One of four facilitators of the group, Dr. Ray Smith spent some youthful and educational years living…