Imagine With God

Bishop Christopher deForest’s Christmas message invites us to imagine with God—celebrating Christ’s coming and reflecting on where God is already at work among us, now and in the year ahead.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Prayer 2026

Co-sponsored by the Synod Racial Justice Team, the Synod LGBTQ Task Force, and the Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley, this event will bring people together to honor the legacy of the great civil rights leader.

Seeking Members for the Synod Personnel Committee

The Synod Council has authorized the development of a Personnel Committee, consisting of 3 laypersons and 2 clergy. The Synod Council is seeking individuals, both clergy and laity, who may be interested in serving on this important committee.

From Bear Creek to Chicago: My Journey as a Young Adult in the ELCA

From summers at Bear Creek Camp to serving as the NEPA Synod’s Young Adult Network Representative, this reflection shares one young adult’s journey of faith, service, and discovery. Through the ELCA’s growing network, she explores how young adults can find connection and belonging in the life of the church.

On The Way: Connection for the Life of The World

In this month’s On the Way post, Bishop deForest reflects on the installation of Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry—a moment filled with the Spirit’s presence and the power of connection. From that sacred pause in Minneapolis to our shared ministry in Northeastern Pennsylvania, he reminds us that in Christ, we are drawn together for the life of the world.