6261 Ministry Community Info Session
An opportunity to learn more about this collaborative ministry model and how we might partner as the Body of Christ!
EVENTS
NEPS Calendar
This calendar includes synod events, reminders, and information. Click on an event for more available information.
Upcoming Installations/Ordinations
LLM Michael Haspe
Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 at 2:00pm ET
Commissioning as Licensed Lay Minister of Christ Lutheran Church, Mahanoy City
10 E Mahanoy St Mahanoy City, PA 17948
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 9th & 10th, online from 6 – 8:30 pm (one training, two nights)
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
New Ministries Info Meetings
Join one of our upcoming Zoom info meetings to learn more about Exploring and Creating New Ministries, ask questions, and discern whether this opportunity is a good fit for you or your congregation.
Racial Justice Team Meeting Feb 11
Racial Justice Team Meeting Wednesday February 11 at 12:30pm(Open to all) Contact a RJT co-convenor, Pastor Samantha Drennan or Deacon Deborah Graf, for Zoom LinkClick here to learn more about the Racial Justice Team
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”
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.
