Lower Susquehanna Synod ELCA

10/30/2026

Revolutionary Liturgy
November 7, 2026, at Bindnagle Lutheran Church

The Lutheran Historical Society of the Mid-Atlantic (LHSMA) is offering 1748 Muhlenberg Liturgy in celebration of America 250. LHSMA President Matthew Riegel, bishop of the West Virginia-Western Maryland Synod, ELCA, and Bishop Stephen Herr of the Lower Susquehanna Synod, ELCA, will lead the liturgy to be held at 3:00 p.m. in Bindnagle Lutheran Church, 801 Gravel Hill Road, Palmyra.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1877920466523019/ or at the link in our bio.

10/29/2026

Braving Budget Season
November 3 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Connect with clergywomen like yourself. Be assured you’re not alone when it comes to stewardship, pledge campaigns and church finances. Get support to feel better about this year’s budget, regardless of the decisions made.

Join Braving Budget Season, a free, three-day workshop series. This workshop is being offered by Dr. Crystal Hall, PhD, MDiv. Each session builds on the next. This series gathers for an hour each day November 3 - 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m. EST. Sessions will be recorded and available to registrants.

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10/29/2026

Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry has issued his sixth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled “All Together in One Place.”

Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us.

Read his latest message, “A Healthy Patriotism,” here: https://www.elca.org/news/all-together-in-one-place-a-healthy-patriotism or at the link in our bio.

10/29/2026

The latest edition of WE News, the e-newsletter of the Lower Susquehanna Synod is out now! Read a message from Presiding Bishop Curry, our prayer for Veterans Day, and learn about upcoming events like the synodwide zoom conversation on the ELCA's draft social messages, Winterfest, the Wellness Retreat, Ordinations, Installations, and more!

10/29/2026

Installation of The Rev. John Evans

The Rev. John Evans will be installed as pastor for St. Paul's Lutheran (Stoverstown), 4767 Lehman Road, Spring Grove, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All are invited to attend. Please hold Pastor Evans and the people of St. Paul’s in prayer as they begin this new chapter of ministry, trusting in the Spirit’s guidance and grace.

10/28/2026

The Ron Price Memorial Bingo Fundraiser

November 7, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The Ron Price Memorial Bingo Fundraiser to benefit Special Education Programming in the Konde Diocese in Tanzania will be held on Saturday, November 7, at Luther Acres.

This charity bingo event is to raise critical funds for special education classrooms in Tanzania. This fundraiser is being organized in loving memory of Ron Price, who passed away last October. Ron was incredibly passionate about education, and this initiative allows his legacy of educating all children to live on.

Children with special needs in Tanzania face immense barriers to receiving an education. Children in Tanzania walk on average three to four miles each way to school. This is not feasible for children with severe and profound disabilities, thus leading to these children not being able to attend school. All proceeds from this event will go directly towards purchasing beds and bedding to enable the dormitory in the Mwenge Primary School in the Mbeya Region of Tanzania to open, allowing these vibrant students a safe environment in which they can attend school.

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The Ron Price Memorial Bingo Fundraiser to benefit Special Education Programming in the Konde Diocese in Tanzania will be held on Saturday, November 7, at Luther Acres. This charity bingo event is to raise critical funds for special education classrooms in Tanzania. This fundraiser is being organize...

10/28/2026

Alive 2026 Recap

As congregations are getting back into the ‘rhythm’ of Sunday morning faith formation, middle school youth and their advisors gathered in September at Camp Nawakwa for the ALIVE middle school youth event. More than 40 synod congregations were represented at this annual retreat that included live music, inspirational worship, fun games, a campfire, and opportunities to gather in small groups for faithful conversation around a common theme. This year, our theme was ‘Rhythm,’ an opportunity to explore our own life rhythms and to seek out ways to come into alignment with God’s desired rhythm for us. At the heart of this event is a sense of authentic Christian community as youth gather in cabin groups, small groups with youth from other congregations, large group with the entire community, and at meals and free-time to deepen existing friendships. Advisors huddle with peers to explore ways to strengthen ministry in their home settings and to support and encourage one another. The Spirit is always present in palpable ways! Mark your calendars and join us for ALIVE 2027, scheduled for September 24-26.

10/27/2026

Flight 93 National Memorial Blanket Preview

On Tuesday, November 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project will gather at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania (Flight 93 National Memorial - U.S. National Park Service) for a preview event. This year marks the sixth year of the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project, a grassroots effort that brings together thousands of people who knit, crochet, quilt, sew, collect, transport, and distribute handmade blankets for neighbors experiencing homelessness.

For this event, handmade blankets will be displayed at the Flight 93 National Memorial as we honor the service and care of first responders and remember the many ways emergency responders encounter and assist people experiencing homelessness in our communities. The event will also include backpacks filled with necessities for first responders, who regularly respond when people are displaced or in crisis.

This afternoon event is open to everyone. The Lower Susquehanna Synod and Allegheny Synod are participating together, joining community members, first responders, partners, and friends from across the region. For more information about the Homeless Remembrance Blanket Project, visit: https://memorialblanket.org/ or the link in our bio.

10/26/2026

Vive Worship Ensemble
November 1, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran, New Holland

“VIVE”, the worship ensemble of New Creation United Methodist Church in Lancaster, brings together a diverse group of local musicians united by a shared passion for celebrating faith, culture, and community through music. Through vibrant rhythms, melodies, and traditions rooted in the Caribbean and Latin America, VIVE creates a unique cultural and worship experience that invites people of all backgrounds to celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

On November 1, VIVE will present an afternoon of music inspired by the Book of Psalms, taking us on a journey through worship, praise, joy, and celebration. The program will highlight the rich musical heritage of Caribbean and Latin American cultures while reflecting on the timeless messages of the Psalms.

As Psalm 122 reminds us, “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” Come experience the vibrant sounds, rhythms, and traditions of our community and join us in the House of the Lord for an afternoon of cultural celebration, joyful music, and praise.

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"VIVE", the worship ensemble of New Creation United Methodist Church in Lancaster, brings together a diverse group of local musicians united by a shared passion for celebrating faith, culture, and community through music. Through vibrant rhythms, melodies, and traditions rooted in the Caribbean and....

10/26/2026

Winterfest, the Lower Susquehanna Synod’s annual retreat for high school youth and young adults, will be held January 8–10, 2027, at the Wyndham in Lancaster. This year’s theme, "Rhythm," will explore the rhythms of God at work in our world and explore how we can become more attuned to God’s presence in the everyday rhythms of our own lives. Registration is open now! Talk to your congregation leader today and learn more at www.lss-elca.org/winterfest/ or at the link in our bio!