Around the Allegheny Synod/Region/ELCA

ALLEGHENY SYNOD PREPARES TO ELECT NEW BISHOP: The 2025 Allegheny Synod Assembly is October 31-November 1 at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona. During that time, voting members will vote for a new bishop of the synod. Please pray for our synod and anyone who is considering a call to be the next bishop. We also give thanks to Bishop Barbara Collins for serving as interim bishop this past year. The new bishop will be installed on February 7 at a location and time to be announced. Also at assembly, Pastor David will be installed as the new dean for the Nittany Conference of the Allegheny Synod. He was elected to the position during the September 23 preassembly conference meeting.

NITTANY VALLEY FELLOWSHIP HOLDS FALL HYMN SING: The Nittany Valley Fellowship holds its Fall Hymn Sing 7pm Sunday, October 5 at Trinity Reformed Church (355 Hublersburg Road, Bellefonte). The event is free. Come and enjoy an evening of community and wonderful music.

LIGHT THE NIGHT RETURNS TO WALKER TOWNSHIP PARK: The Nittany Valley Fellowship holds its annual Light the Night event from 6 to 7:30pm Wednesday, October 29 at Walker Township Park. The free family event features games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider, and more!

Kids are invited to dress in costumes, but not scary costumes. It is an evening to enjoy some time with family and community.

If you would like to help with the event, contact Pastor David. St. Mark will be serving the hot chocolate during the event.