Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod - NEPA, ELCA

10/12/2026

Bishop Dee started off Sunday October 11 with the good folks at Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church in Stroudsburg. Was warmly welcomed into worship, up to the pulpit, at the altar for communion and around tables at coffee hour. These folks love the community and family feel of their church and have multiple community meals coming up!

The afternoon was spent at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor for Pastor Deb Staniszewski's installation.

10/12/2026

Monday Scripture

"Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it." — Psalm 34:14

On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, may we listen with open hearts, honor the stories and traditions of Indigenous peoples, and commit ourselves to building a future rooted in justice, reconciliation, and peace.

10/09/2026

Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church in Bangor brought neighbors of all ages together for an evening of food, fun, hospitality, and connection. Supported in part by a NEPA Synod Witness and Service Grant, the community cookout showed how simple moments of welcome can help relationships grow.

Read the full story: godslove.org/more-than-a-meal

10/08/2026

Handmade bags, shared gifts, and a morning of working together! Volunteers at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kreidersville assembled 297 school kits for Lutheran World Relief in just 90 minutes, sharing God’s love through practical care for neighbors in need.

Read “Handmade Bags, Shared Purpose” to see how donations, sewing, and service come together in this ministry:

godslove.org/handmade-bags-shared-purpose

10/08/2026

Lutheran World Relief Ingathering
The event collects quilts, Baby Care Kits, School Kits, and Personal Care Kits.

📅Sat October 17 • 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍The Lutheran Center, Allentown

2nd Drop-off/Pick-up Location
📅Tues October 20 • 9:30 a.m.
📍Christ Lutheran Church, Reading

Learn more at godslove.org/26lwr-ingathering

10/07/2026

Celebrating years of faithful ministry! ❤️

Yesterday, October 6, the NEPA Synod gathered at the Lutheran Center to honor ELCA rostered ministers celebrating ordination anniversaries. We give thanks for their gifts, their dedication, and the many lives they have touched through ministry.

We pray for all our honorees, both those who celebrated with us in person and those who were unable to attend. Help us celebrate by sharing a word of gratitude in the comments!

View the full list of honorees and their milestone anniversaries: godslove.org/2026aoc

10/07/2026

ONE WEEK REMINDER

Racial Justice Team Meeting
Wednesday October 14 at 2:00pm
(Open to all)

Contact a RJT co-convenor, Pastor Samantha Drennan or Deacon Deborah Graf, for Zoom Link

Racial Justice Meeting Wednesday October 14, 20262:00 p.m.Zoom The Racial Justice Team gathers to explore how faith calls us to pursue justice, equity, and reconciliation in our communities. Through prayer, conversation, learning, and action, participants engage current issues, share resources, and....

10/06/2026

Thirty disciples from 17 NEPA congregations gathered October 3 for Stewardship for All: The Generosity Project, hosted by the NEPA Finance Committee and 5G Team.

Together, they explored how God’s generosity flows through generations, at home, in worship, and through service.

Explore The Generosity Project for your community: thegenerosityproject.net/

10/06/2026

Check out this week's e-news: Oct 6
https://conta.cc/4rS8riu

Email from Northeastern PA Synod of the ELCA   October 6, 2026   SYNOD NEWS Handmade Bags, Shared Purpose Submitted by Pastor Gary Walbert, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, North

10/05/2026

Celebrating ministry, caring for one another, and finding hope in times of transition. A few highlights from Bishop Dee’s recent congregational visits:

On September 27, Bishop Dee worshiped with the A-Town Bundle at Redeemer, Allentown, celebrating Redeemer’s 100 years of ministry and remembering that, as baptized members of the body of Christ, we are all one. She also had the honor of meeting the Rev. Dr. Patricia Medley, the first woman ordained in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod (LCA). Holy and historic moments!

On October 4, a stop at Trinity Lutheran Church, Robesonia, Pennsylvania included a flu shot and the gift of hearing two young people offer music on piano and saxophone. What a blessing to have congregations that nurture us and care for our health.

At Friedens Church Shartlesville, Bishop Dee shared a reminder that God is with us always, especially in times of transition. As the congregation prepares to say goodbye to Pastor Inge and enter a season of discernment, they do so knowing they are not alone. God prepares a way, Christ accompanies them, and the Spirit surrounds them with comfort and hope.