New Staff Associates for Schuylkill, Hazleton-Lehighton, East and West Berks

We give thanks, praise and glory to God – as Pastor Zach Labagh and Pastor Ken Melber accept appointments to new assignments on the NE PA Synod staff. They will both remain in their congregational pastoral calls and responsibilities, taking on these roles as “Associate of the Bishop” on a part-time basis. Associates of the…

On The Way: July 9, 2025

Luke 9:51-62: When the days drew near for [Jesus] to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to prepare for his arrival, 53 but they did not receive him because his face was set toward Jerusalem. 54 When his…

Walking the Kindness Road Together

Walking the Kindness Road Together A Youth Ministry Journey at Holy Trinity, Dingmans Ferry Event Details Provided by: Pastor Niels Nielsen, Holy Trinity, Dingmans Ferry From early June to early July, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Dingmans Ferry brought their youth ministry to life through a powerful three-part experience known as the annual Youth Ministry…

$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…