Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod - NEPA, ELCA

06/10/2026

Planning for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering?

We are excited to introduce Jaime Taylor, Director of Youth & Family Ministries at St. John's Lutheran Church in Nazareth, as the NEPA Synod's local representative for the Gathering.

Jaime will be available to support congregations with questions, resources, connections, and preparations for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering, including a synod pre-gathering event in spring 2027.

Visit godslove.org/ELCAYG27 to learn more, find Jaime's contact information, and stay connected as plans continue to take shape.

06/09/2026

Check out this week's e-news: June 9
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Email from Northeastern PA Synod of the ELCA   June 9, 2026   SYNOD NEWS The Rev. Jennifer Dee Elected Bishop of Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod, Becoming First Woman to Serve

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Pastor Greg Frey and Pastor Tony Pagotto on their election as Mission District Deans. Pastor Frey will serve the East Berks Mission District, and Pastor Pagotto will serve the Hazleton & Lehighton Mission District. We give thanks for their willingness to serve in these three-year leadership roles.

We also thank Pastor Marty Milne and Pastor Michael Frost for their faithful leadership and service as deans.

Learn more at the link below.

The NEPA Synod welcomes Pastor Greg Frey and Pastor Tony Pagotto as newly elected Mission District Deans serving the East Berks and Hazleton & Lehighton Mission Districts.

06/07/2026

The Lutheran Center will be closed this coming week on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday June 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

06/06/2026

The 2026 Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly, "Imagine," came to a close today.

Together, we installed deans and Synod Council members, heard reports from ministry leaders and companion synods, explored new ministry opportunities through 6261 and Fresh Expressions, gathered for Festival Eucharist, and gave thanks for the many ways God is at work across our synod.

With gratitude to the Holy Spirit's guidance, we celebrate the election of Bishop-Elect Jennifer Dee and look forward to the ministry that lies ahead.

Thank you to everyone who participated in, volunteered for, prayed for, and supported this Assembly.

As a reminder, the Lutheran Center will be closed on Monday and Tuesday and will reopen on Wednesday June 10 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

06/06/2026

The Rev. Jennifer Dee has been elected to a six-year term as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod!

Pastor Dee currently serves as Lead Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Robesonia, a role she has held since 2023 after serving as Associate Pastor there for more than a decade. Ordained in 2008, she previously served St. John's Lutheran Church in Loogootee, Indiana. She earned a Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and a Bachelor of Arts from Keene State College.

Bishop Elect Dee is the first woman elected bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod. She will succeed The Rev. Christopher deForest, who is completing his first term as bishop. Information regarding the installation service will be announced at a later date.

06/06/2026

Join us live for the final plenary session of the 2026 Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly.

Learn more and access Assembly resources at godslove.org/assembly2026.

https://youtube.com/live/uGrAejDm4rE

The Festival Eucharist was led by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hope-Tringa...

06/06/2026

The Festival Eucharist is being led by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hope-Tringali and The Rev. Dillon Epler, with preaching by ELCA Secretary Pastor CeCee Mills.

The Festival Eucharist was led by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Hope-Tringa...

06/06/2026

Join us live at 1:30 PM for the final plenary session of the 2026 Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assembly.

The afternoon will include a nominee question-and-answer period, the fifth ballot for bishop, companion synod reports, and a presentation from Global Refuge Faith Alliance.

After days of prayer, discernment, conversation, and voting, we trust the Holy Spirit's guidance as voting members continue the important work of discerning who God is calling to serve as the next bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod.

All Ballot results and more can be found at godslove.org/assembly2026

06/06/2026

https://youtube.com/live/Qdj61IB9VN8

Plenary Session 5 of the 2026 Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod Assem...