Young Adult Online Lenten Series
This Lent, Gather Lehigh Valley is hosting an online devotional series centered on Walking Wet. Come reflect, connect, and grow in faith as we walk through the season together.
EVENTS
NEPS Calendar
This calendar includes synod events, reminders, and information. Click on an event for more available information.
Upcoming Installations/Ordinations
The Rev. Dr. Domenik Ackermann
Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 3:00pm
Installation as pastor of Maidencreek Lutheran Church, Blandon
261 Main St Blandon, PA 19510
Clergy may join procession (red stole)
Upcoming Boundary & Racial Justice Trainings
All Northeastern PA Synod rostered leaders (pastors, deacons, licensed lay ministers, and synodically-authorized lay leaders) are required to have Anti-Racism and Boundary Training at least once every three years.
ULS Toward Racial Justice Training
February 19, Gettysburg Campus in person, 10 am – 3pm
March 11, online from 10 am – 3 pm
ULS Boundary Training
March 2nd & 3rd, online from 6 – 8:30 pm (one training, two nights)
February 24, Gettysburg Campus in person, 10 am – 3pm
March 12, online from 10 am – 3 pm
Upcoming Synod Events
Congregation Constitution 101
A free, practical workshop for laity and rostered ministers focused on understanding how a congregation’s constitution guides leadership and congregational life.
A Long Talk – Feb 28 & Mar 7
A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is a 21-day anti-racism activation experience designed to empower participants with knowledge and skills to combat racism in their daily lives.
Learning Ministry Day – Mar 7, 2026
“How Do We Lift Every Voice: Exploring Worship, Music and Family Ministries with Limited Resources”
LLM Continuing Education Day – Mar 21
This is open to all Licensed Lay Ministers and LLM candidates.
2026 Chrism Mass & Affirmation of Call
Bishop Christopher deForest invites Deacons, Pastors, and Licensed Lay Ministers of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod to gather for the 2026 Chrism Mass and Affirmation of Call, held March 30, 31, and April 1. Together, we will renew our call and worship as those set apart for public ministry
Young Adult Retreat
Join Gather Lehigh Valley and the Lower Susquehanna Synod’s NEXT Young Adult ministry by gathering at Camp Nawakwa, for a weekend retreat on April 17-19, 2026.
Learning Ministry Day – Apr 25, 2026
“How Can We Walk Together: Mental Health and Spiritual Wholeness”
2026 Synod Assembly
The NEPA Synod Assembly is our synod’s annual gathering where pastors, deacons, and lay voting members come together to worship, learn, discern, and make decisions that guide our shared ministry. This year’s Assembly will also include the election of our next bishop.
