Slate Belt ReformationFest Brings Three Congregations Together

Slate Belt ReformationFest Brings Three Congregations Together Submitted by Georgia Suranofsky, member of Prince of Peace in Johnsonville, Pa On, October 25th, the congregations of Trinity Lutheran Church (Bangor), Christ Lutheran Church (Stone Church), and…

Bishop Jennifer Dee Installed as Northeastern PA Synod’s Fifth Bishop

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod gathered in worship and thanksgiving on Saturday, October 31, 2026, as the Rev. Jennifer K. Dee was installed as its fifth bishop and the first woman to serve in the role. Held at First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, the service of Holy Communion with the Rite of Installation brought together close to 300 people from across the synod and beyond, with others joining through the livestream.

Building Faith, One Brick at a Time

Building Faith, One Brick at a Time Details submitted by Stacie Pauley, Bethany Lutheran Church, West Reading On Friday evenings at Bethany Lutheran Church in West Reading, children and adults gather around tables covered with…

Handmade Bags, Shared Purpose

Handmade Bags, Shared Purpose Submitted by Pastor Gary Walbert, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Northampton Every fall brings “School Kit Time” to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Northampton. Through donations, sewing, and a morning of working…