Around the Allegheny Synod/Region/ELCA

SYNOD’S 2025 ASSEMBLY PUSHED TO FALL: The Allegheny Synod has decided to push its 2025 Synod Assembly to October 31-November 1 when it will elect a new bishop. The need for churches within the synod and the synod office itself to take time to talk and listen to one another was the reason for pushing the assembly back.

SEQUANOTA HOSTS RETREAT: Camp Sequanota hosts Love Your Mother (Earth) Retreat April 26-27. The weekend is a celebration of being outside. It includes a 5K walk through nature, Bible study, tree planting, and more. There is not a set fee for this retreat. You can attend and donate as you are able to offset the cost of lodging and meals. Suggested donations are $50 per room or cabin, $40 per person for four meals, and $20 for anyone under 10 years old. For more information, visit sequanota.com.

ULS HOSTS SERIES FOR AGING ADULTS AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM: United Luther Seminary continues its author series “Aging Grace-Fully.” The series examines how to age with grace and live fully with the physical, mental, and social changes that are often difficult to accept when growing older. The series seeks to understand and accept these challenges and features leading authors who share their knowledge and experiences about aging, including suffering, love, and loss. All presentations will be on the Gettysburg campus of ULS ($25 per person) and available online ($15).

The remaining author schedule is: April 22, 2025 — Missy Buchanan, author of From Dry Bones to Living Hope; May 22, 2025 — Frank Bruni, author of The Beauty of Dusk; July 15, 2025 — Mia Birdsoong, author of How We Show Up; September 11, 2025 — Anne Lamott, author of Somehow Thursday.

For registration information or if you are interested in watching these discussions as part of a group at St. Mark, contact Pastor David.