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.

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We remember the Emmanuel 9

Reverend Sharonda Coleman-Singleton,  Mrs. Cynthia Graham Hurd,  Mrs. Susie J. Jackson,  Mrs. Ethel Lee Lance,  Reverend DePayne Middleton-Doctor,  Reverend Clementa Pinckney,  Tywanza Kibwe Diop Sanders,  Reverend Daniel Lee Simmons, Sr.,  Mrs. Myra Singleton Quarles Thompson.…

St. John’s Lutheran Slatington Offers a “Second Chance”

Following the teaching of Jesus to help our neighbors, 50+ volunteers of the Second
Chance Shoppe, Main Street, Slatington, PA, unlock the door every Tuesday through
Saturday to an offering of quality used clothing, household goods, baby necessities,
toys, seasonal merchandise and more – all at an affordable price.

Hospitality on Saturday Morning – And Much More

On Saturday mornings something special is happening. As part of the feeding ministry of 6261 “Pretzel City Parish” of Reading, our congregations decided to try something new. Using seed money from a financial gift from an anonymous donor, something we are calling the Hospitality Center was born.