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,…
Tracing Lutheran Roots Advent Congregation’s Visit to Historic Trappe and the Augustus Lutheran Churches Written by George Freestone and Ray Smith of Advent, West Lawn Advent’s Men’s Group coordinated a day-trip to Trappe, PA on Saturday, May 17th. One of four facilitators of the group, Dr. Ray Smith spent some youthful and educational years living…
Boyertown Churches Team Up to Plant Hope – One Potato at a Time Written by: Shannon Omlor of St John’s Boyertown On Saturday, April 26, St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Boyertown was buzzing with energy and purpose. Members from both congregations came together for a hands-on mission:…
Refresh Berks is offering dignity and hope by providing mobile showers to neighbors experiencing homelessness. This inspiring story, featured by WFMZ, shows how compassion and community care go hand in hand.
Travelers include: Pastor Rob Argot, Bishop Chris deForest, Allison Fayock, Kathy Fegely, Deacon Deborah Matern Graf, Judy Houtsch, Pastor Wayne and Pastor Michele Kaufman, and Louise Sackett. Travelers from the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod recently embarked on an enriching journey to Germany, exploring the nation’s historical, cultural, and religious heritage. Their journey began on April 28…
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