$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 Ministry Communities – the new collaboration concept where 6 congregations share 2 pastors, 6 licensed lay ministers, and 1 deacon to…

A Table of Love and Accessibility at Jerusalem

A Table of Love and Accessibility at Jerusalem Event details submitted by Pastor Larry Laine of Jerusalem Lutheran in Trachsville At Jerusalem Lutheran Church in Trachsville, a heartfelt need sparked a beautiful outpouring of love and generosity. When a young couple, longtime members of the congregation who both live with disabilities, needed significant home modifications…

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 we could be all together in one place! But summertime leads to a lot of travel; folks are on vacation;…

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 litany, reminding staff of their sacred work and encouraging them to walk gently and boldly in faith. This summer’s theme,…