On The Way: July 9, 2025

Luke 9:51-62: When the days drew near for [Jesus] to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of…

$20,000 Grant from Wartburg Seminary to Support 6261

$20,000 Grant from Wartburg Seminary to Support 6261 On Friday, June 13, our Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod received a grant for $20,000 from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa to support our congregations exploring ecumenical 6261…

Bishop’s Message Following 2025 Assembly

Dear Synod, In these warm days following Pentecost, I am still lingering over the first line of the reading from Acts: “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place…” Would that…

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…