Bishop Installation of Pr. Jennifer Dee
Mark your calendar for October 31 as the NEPS celebrates the bishop installation of Pastor Jennifer Dee. Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry will be in attendance. Details will be posted as they are confirmed.
EVENTS
NEPS Calendar
This calendar includes synod events, reminders, and information. Click on an event for more available information.
Upcoming Installations/Ordinations/Commissionings
Commissioning of LLM Kathy Fegely & LLM Wendy Wegman
Saturday October 24, 2026 at 5:00pm
Zion Spies Evangelical Lutheran Church
310 Spies Church Rd Reading, PA 19606
Reception to follow. RSVP encouraged but not required. Contact church office at 610-799-1018.
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
November 10th - online (10am-3pm)
ULS Boundary Training
November 11th online (10am - 3pm)
Upcoming Synod Events
Racial Justice Team Online Book Study
Join the NEPA Synod Racial Justice Team for a nine-session online study of Amanda Tyler’s How to End Christian Nationalism. Together, participants will explore how Christian nationalism differs from the teachings of Jesus and discuss practical ways to support religious freedom for all.
2026 Bishop Conference
This year’s Bishop Conference invites church leaders to discover how Christ calls us to engage disagreement with courage, compassion, and hope. Join Dr. Shirley Mullens for the 2026 Bishop Conference as we explore faithful leadership that builds bridges, encourages meaningful dialogue, and reflects God’s reconciling love.
Come Away: Young Adult Retreat
Join Gather Lehigh Valley for a weekend retreat at Bear Creek Camp designed for young adults ages 18-35.
Imagine More as a Synod
NEPA Synod event for youth and adult leaders attending 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering.
2027 ELCA Youth Gathering
The ELCA Youth Gathering is a triennial event where thousands of young people and leaders come together to grow in faith, serve others, and experience God’s love in community. Through worship, service, learning, and fellowship, the Gathering helps youth discover their identity in Christ and inspires them to live out their faith boldly and inclusively.
