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,…

Advent Congregation’s Visit to Historic Trappe and the Augustus Lutheran Churches

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

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:…