Licensed Lay Minister Candidates Gather for Worship and Sacrament Retreat

Licensed Lay Minister Candidates Gather forWorship and Sacrament Retreat Written by LLM Candidate Michael HaspeOctober 28, 2025 On October 18th and 19th NEPA Synod Licensed Lay Minister Candidates gathered for the Worship and Sacrament retreat, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading. For some the incredible journey is just beginning, while for the original candidates this retreat…

Welcome Deacon Chelle Huth as Director for Leaders

Meet our new Director for Leaders, Deacon Chelle Huth  By the will of our great God and the call of the church, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America joyfully announces the call of Deacon Chelle Huth as our new Director for Leaders, beginning November 1, 2025. Deacon Chelle brings over 30 years of experience in…

Called to Serve

This story highlights the ministry of Chaplain Amy Wagner, who serves residents at SpiriTrust Retirement Communities in Gettysburg and Chambersburg.

Recognizing Scam Emails Before It’s Too Late

Email scams targeting churches are becoming more sophisticated, often appearing to come from trusted leaders, synod staff, or familiar congregation contacts. This article shares a real example from within our synod and offers practical ways to recognize and respond to suspicious messages before harm is done.