Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod - NEPA, ELCA

09/07/2026

Monday Scripture
"You are good and do good; teach me your statutes." — Psalm 119:68

As a new week begins, may God's goodness guide the work of our hands and the ways we serve one another.

REMINDER: The Lutheran Center will be closed on Monday , September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

09/04/2026

September Recorded Sermons Available

Need to take a break from sermon writing? We've got you covered! Recorded sermons are available for times when a minister is on vacation, not available or when last-minute changes come up.

View September's sermons at

Recorded Sermons We now offer prerecorded sermons for times when a minister or lay leader is unavailable to preach during a service.A heartfelt thank you to Christ Lutheran Church, Mahanoy City, and Events Staging for producing these sermons, and to Pastor Carl D. Shankweiler, Pastor Ken T. Melber J...

09/04/2026

Lutheran World Relief Ingathering
Saturday October 17 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

The Lutheran Center
2354 Grove Road, Allentown, PA

Accepted items include Baby Care Kits, School Kits, Personal Care Kits, and Quilts.

The collection truck will be parked at the synod office for direct loading. This Ingathering significantly reduces shipping costs.

❗Second Drop-off/Pick-up Location
1301 Luzerne St. Reading PA

Berks County congregations are welcome to come the morning of Monday October 19 at 9:30am or bring items to Christ Lutheran Church in Reading on any Friday starting in October between 9:00am and 11:00am.

Join the Lutheran World Relief Ingathering on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lutheran Center in Allentown. Donations of Baby Care Kits, School Kits, Personal Care Kits, and Quilts will be accepted.

09/03/2026

All Northeastern PA Synod rostered leaders (pastors, deacons, licensed lay ministers, and synodically-authorized lay leaders) are required to have Anti-Racism and Boundary Training at least once every three years.

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09/03/2026

Join Gather Lehigh Valley for a weekend retreat at Bear Creek Camp designed for young adults ages 18-35.

📅November 13-15
📍Bear Creek Camp
Registration Deadline: Oct 15

Join Gather Lehigh Valley for a weekend retreat at Bear Creek Camp designed for young adults ages 18-35.

09/03/2026

📅TODAY
Context Mapping and Demographics Workshop
Thursday, September 3
1:00 p.m. to 2:00p.m.
Zoom

This workshop will review small scale context mapping, allowing each participant to explore their particular context. Online demographics will also be offered and explored as a resource.

This workshop will review small scale context mapping, allowing each participant to explore their particular context.

09/02/2026

Pastors, Deacons, and Licensed Lay Ministers (LLMs) are invited to the 2026 Bishop’s Conference, featuring Dr. Shirley Mullen, author of Claiming the Courageous Middle.

Together, we’ll explore how Christian leaders can navigate differences with wisdom, humility, and hope while strengthening relationships in their congregations and communities.

📅 November 9–10, 2026
📍 Shawnee Inn and Resort - 100 Shawnee Inn Dr, Shawnee On Delaware, PA
⚠ Registration Deadline: Oct 8

This year's Bishop Conference invites church leaders to discover how Christ calls us to engage disagreement with courage, compassion, and hope. Join Dr. Shirley Mullens for the 2026 Bishop Conference as we explore faithful leadership that builds bridges, encourages meaningful dialogue, and reflects....

09/02/2026

Stewardship for All: The Generosity Project
Saturday October 3, 2026 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
The Lutheran Center - 2354 Grove Road Allentown, PA 18109
⚠️Registration Deadline: Sept 22

Gather a team of three to six people from your congregation to participate in The Generosity Project. In a world that constantly encourages spending and consuming, this ministry helps people of all ages and stages of life discover the joy of sharing God’s abundant gifts through faith, worship, learning, and service.

On Saturday, October 3, congregational teams are invited to learn how to use The Generosity Project in their own ministry settings. The training models three one-hour sessions centered on God's story of creation, equipping participants to lead the program in their congregations.

09/02/2026

Cafe Esperanza Serves Up Hope in Reading

WFMZ recently highlighted Café Esperanza, a ministry partner of the NEPA Synod. This nonprofit, pay-what-you-can café provides healthy meals to all, regardless of their ability to pay.

It's the last day of National Coffee Month, and we're taking you to a cafe where your cup of Joe can mean so much more than just a boost of

09/01/2026

The synod staff gathered for lunch today with Bishop Jennifer Dee on her first day as bishop of the NEPA Synod. We are grateful for this time together and look forward to the ministry we will share in the days ahead.