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NEPA Synod Represented at ELCA Churchwide Retreat

Roughly 400 Churchwide employees, including those based in Chicago and those deployed (like Directors for Evangelical Mission (DEM) and global missionaries), gathered for a retreat July 20-23 at the Q-Center in St. Charles, Illinois.

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We Are One

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dingmans Ferry spent June living out the theme, “We Are One,” through a youth camping trip, leadership training, and Vacation Bible Camp. Together, youth, volunteers, and families grew in faith while serving and building community.

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The Goodness of God in Community

A simple trip to Niagara Falls became something much more: a journey marked by unexpected hospitality, breathtaking moments in creation, shared worship, and friendships that grew across generations and congregations.

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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.

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When a Conversation Becomes Ministry

What happens when congregations listen, respond, and work together? Discover how one conversation between two pastors inspired a synod-wide effort that provided more than 1,300 suitcases for children entering foster care while introducing many congregations to the ministry of InsideOut.