2025 Bear Creek Camp Staff Commissioning

Bear Creek Camp Staff Commissioning On Monday June 9, the 2025 Bear Creek Camp Summer Staff were commissioned in a special worship service grounded in creation, community, and call. Bishop Christopher deForest led the commissioning litany, reminding staff of their sacred work and encouraging them to walk gently and boldly in faith. This summer’s theme,…

Discovering Faith, History, and Friendship: NEPA Synod in Germany

Travelers include: Pastor Rob Argot, Bishop Chris deForest, Allison Fayock, Kathy Fegely, Deacon Deborah Matern Graf, Judy Houtsch, Pastor Wayne and Pastor Michele Kaufman, and Louise Sackett. Travelers from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod recently embarked on an enriching journey to Germany, exploring the nation’s historical, cultural, and religious heritage. Their journey began on April 28…

Leadership Update: Resignation of Executive Associate to the Bishop

God’s Beloved, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. During the 2020 Synod Assembly, as it became increasingly possible that you all might actually elect me to be your bishop – I began to imagine who might be the best person to have alongside me, to help me do this…