Each Advent season, congregations across the Lehigh Valley come together through the Lehigh Mission District Ingathering to share Christ’s love in tangible ways. Through donated personal care items, gifts, and financial support, this ministry brings hope and care to local organizations and neighbors in need. Discover how many hands and generous hearts are making a difference together.
The NEPA Synod is continuing to work in partnership with the Virginia Synod to develop resources to support the daily life and ministry of congregations. The resources for this summer will invite congregations to dive deeper into the revised common lectionary texts between Sunday, May 31 and Reformation Sunday, October 25.
During Lent, Hope Lutheran Church in Cherryville invited members to create shelf-stable meal kits using simple recipes and pantry items. The congregation responded with overwhelming generosity, providing 98 ready-to-prepare meals for their community cupboard.
A simple desire to grow in faith led Licensed Lay Minister Tanya Kantner into an unexpected journey of ministry, where presence, relationship, and trust in God’s leading became central. Her story reflects how God works through ordinary people, calling them to serve in meaningful and surprising ways.
In this month’s On the Way, Bishop Christopher deForest shares a personal reflection on living with depression, seeking therapy, and finding renewed clarity and joy through care and support. He encourages others to ask for help without shame and offers honest insight into the blessings of ministry. Rooted in faith and calling, he reflects on the joy of serving and invites others to prayerfully discern where God may be leading them.
NEPA Synod
The Lutheran Center
2354 Grove Road
Allentown, PA 18109-3044
(610) 266-5101
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
