Pastoral Letter from Bishop deForest for Ash Wednesday

In his Ash Wednesday pastoral letter, Bishop deForest acknowledges the weight of living in a complicated and often exhausting world. Yet, as we enter Lent, he calls us back to something both challenging and beautifully simple: our baptismal promises.

From Boutique to Blessing

POP’s Treasures, a volunteer-run boutique at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, raises thousands each month through donated goods, not for itself, but to support outreach ministries. In 2025, the ministry gave $20,000 to Undue Medical Debt, helping erase more than $3.1 million in medical debt for 1,975 people in Northampton County.

Mission in Collaboration

Volunteers from several NEPA Synod congregations recently came together for a mission trip to Asheville, North Carolina, serving communities affected by Hurricane Helene.

Feeding Body and Soul at Hope’s Table

More than a meal. More than a ministry.
Hope’s Table is a place where stories are shared, prayers are lifted, and community is formed. April Mulvey reflects on her journey and how God is at work around the table each Tuesday.