EVENTS

NEPS Calendar

This calendar includes synod events, reminders, and information. Click on an event for more available information.

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Upcoming Installations/Ordinations/Commissionings

Ordination of Roger Ruggles

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00pm

Roger Ruggles will be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament

St. Mark Community Lutheran Church

242 Miller Rd. Appenzell, PA

All rostered ministers are invited to vest and process; the color of the day is red.

 


 

Installation of The Rev. Michael L. Reist

Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:00pm

St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church

312 S Tulpehocken St Pine Grove, PA

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

September 14th & 15th, online from 6 - 8:30pm (one training, two nights)

October 13th - Gettysburg Campus, in person (10am -3pm)

November 10th - online (10am-3pm)

 

ULS Boundary Training

September 21st & 22nd, online from 6 - 8:30pm (one training, two nights)

October 6th- Gettysburg Campus, in person (10am -3pm)

November 11th online (10am - 3pm)

Upcoming Synod Events

Fresh Expressions Gathering

Come and learn from those who attended the Fresh Expressions Gathering this past February. What did they learn and how are they applying the Fresh Expressions model in their specific contexts?

Racial Justice Team Meeting Aug 19

Racial Justice Meeting Wednesday August 19, 202612:30pmZoom  The Racial Justice Team gathers to explore how faith calls us to pursue justice, equity, and reconciliation in our communities. Through prayer, conversation, learning, and action, participants engage current issues, share resources, and support one another in building a more just and inclusive world. Whether you are new…

Farewell & Godspeed

Join us as we give thanks for Bishop deForest’s faithful leadership and ministry with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod and offer our prayers and blessings as he begins his next chapter.

Learning Ministry Day – Sept 19, 2026

“Who Do We Trust: Truth, Scams and AI”

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.

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