Bishops in red vestments lay hands on Bishop Jennifer Dee’s head and shoulders in prayer during her installation, with the choir behind them.

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.

Group of people standing outdoors in front of a truck loaded with cardboard boxes and equipment, with trees and parked cars in the background.

A Truckload of Love

Eighteen churches brought donations to the Lutheran World Relief Ingathering, completely filling the collection truck.

Colorful LEGO-themed banner reading “Bethany’s Faith Builders,” with the tagline “Build Your Faith, Build a Foundation that Lasts,” a smiling LEGO figure holding a green block and the text “Jesus our foundation”.

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…