Lower Susquehanna Synod Office for Children, Youth & Family Ministry

05/20/2026

Calling all college students and graduating seniors! Looking to stay connected with your faith while you're away at school or as you transition to this new stage of life? Introducing NEXT Connect, the new mailing list from LSS NEXT Young Adult Ministry! Sign up to be connected with local congregations, young adult events, and resources! Grow your community with other college students and young adults while you transition to new chapters. Taking a gap year, attending trade school, or your path doesn't include pursuing a secondary degree? Sign up with where you are located and we'll connect you with other young adults and faith communities, as well. Sign up for the mailing list at the link in our bio

NEXT is the Lower Susquehanna Synod's Young Adult Ministry, which seeks to support young adult ministry happening in congregations, connect young adults in faithful community, and host additional events and provide support that brings even more peers together for fun, worship, service, and fellowship. Learn more about LSS Next at the link in our bio.

05/19/2026

05/06/2026

Leadership Training Camp is calling! Do you know a young leader in the synod? Recommend them for LT Camp! LT Camp is a place where talented young leaders can go to grow in their faith, strengthen their gifts, and learn how to use those gifts in service to God and to others! LT Camp is scheduled for July 26 through August 1, 2026, at Camp Nawakwa. Learn more and recommend a young leader at the link in our bio.

04/24/2026

HEAR YE, HEAR YE, KIRCHENWALD VOLUNTEERS! PLEASE JOIN US SUNDAY, APRIL 26, FROM 12:30-5:00PM, FOR WORK DAY!
Due to rainy forecast for Saturday, we're moving Kirchenwald's Work Day to Sunday, April 26, from 1pm to 5:30pm. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm, for all volunteers. Please RSVP directly to Site Manager, Pr. Mark Russell, at 717-799-3482.

04/21/2026

A Night For Nawakwa
A Family Friendly Event for All Ages

Come out to Camp Nawakwa this Saturday, April 25, 2026 for a great afternoon and evening of family fun! From 4 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., join us for family friendly events such as a hike, softball game, and yard games! At 6:00 p.m. you are invited to join us for worship and dinner, followed by some live entertainment. Come and support Nawakwa through your donations at this event!

Learn More & Register: https://www.lutherancamping.org/event/a-night-for-nawakwa/

04/15/2026

Check out the Empowerment Project's next event: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Kx289Rxp/

04/13/2026

Registration for Alive 2026 is open now! Our annual synod retreat for middle-school youth and their advisors is scheduled for September 25-27, 2026, at Camp Nawakwa. For many congregations, this is the first opportunity for some rising 6th graders to participate in a synod-wide youth event. With many fall Rally Day's not scheduled until September 13, because Labor Day is a little later this year, NOW is a good time to begin promoting this event to families. Youth in grades 6-8, in the fall of 2026, are eligible to attend, along with their congregation advisors. Learn more at https://www.lss-elca.org/alive/

04/07/2026

Our summer mission trip registration deadline is fast approaching - we are requesting rosters and $100 security deposits be submitted by this Sunday, April 12th. To register for yourself or your group, you may email Matt or Grace.
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