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…
Pastor Jennifer Hope-Tringali has accepted a call as Associate Pastor for Engagement at a congregation in the Lower Susquehanna Synod. In her farewell letter, she thanks NEPA Synod leaders for their time in ministry together as she concludes her service as Director for New Ministries.
Following her installation, Bishop Jennifer Dee shares her gratitude and hopes for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod in the year ahead. She invites people across the synod to share stories of hope and healing as part of Healing in Hope, beginning in Advent.
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.
Eighteen churches brought donations to the Lutheran World Relief Ingathering, completely filling the collection truck.
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