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A Message from Bishop deForest Regarding 2027 Portico Rates

Bishop Christopher deForest responds to Portico’s announced 15% health benefit rate increase for 2027, acknowledging the financial challenges it may create for congregations and rostered ministers.

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Connections That Go Beyond Camp

Discover how volunteer chaplains, shared ministry, and Mission Support strengthen the connection between Bear Creek Camp and the NEPA Synod. Through faith formation, relationships, and partnerships that reach beyond camp, these connections help create meaningful ministry for campers, congregations, and communities.

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ELCA Communicators Gather in Pittsburgh for Learning and Connection

NEPA Synod Director of Communications Stacey Burke joined communicators representing 20 ELCA synods and the churchwide organization in Pittsburgh July 28–29 for two days of continuing education, collaboration, relationship building, and peer support.

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NEPA Synod Represented at ELCA Churchwide Retreat

Roughly 400 Churchwide employees, including those based in Chicago and those deployed (like Directors for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and global missionaries), gathered for a retreat July 20-23 at the Q-Center in St. Charles, Illinois.

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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.