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We Are One

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dingmans Ferry spent June living out the theme, “We Are One,” through a youth camping trip, leadership training, and Vacation Bible Camp. Together, youth, volunteers, and families grew in faith while serving and building community.

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The Goodness of God in Community

A simple trip to Niagara Falls became something much more: a journey marked by unexpected hospitality, breathtaking moments in creation, shared worship, and friendships that grew across generations and congregations.

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When a Conversation Becomes Ministry

What happens when congregations listen, respond, and work together? Discover how one conversation between two pastors inspired a synod-wide effort that provided more than 1,300 suitcases for children entering foster care while introducing many congregations to the ministry of InsideOut.

The Freedom to Choose.

Freedom: the condition of being free of restraints, especially with the ability to act without control or interference by another or by circumstance. When I was a kid, my family would throw awesome Fourth of…

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Finding New Possibilities Through Fresh Expressions

After attending the 2026 Fresh Expressions gathering, Ashley Procanyn returned with fresh ideas and renewed hope for young adult ministry. Read how this experience is inspiring new collaborations, creative ministry, and a renewed sense of possibility within the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod.