Around the Allegheny Synod/Region/ELCA

NITTANY VALLEY FELLOWSHIP HOLDS FALL HYMN SING: The Nittany Valley Fellowship holds its Fall Hymn Sing 7pm Sunday, October 4 at Clintondale United Methodist Church (103 Fishing Creek Road, Mill Hall). 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 28 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 hot chocolate during the event.

HEAR ABOUT BISHOP KEVIN’S TRIP TO KENYA: Bishop Kevin will be giving a presentation about his trip to Kenya earlier this year during a synod fall conference gathering. The gathering will be at 6pm October 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in State College (2221 North Oak Lane, State College). All are invited to attend. A light meal is included. If you plan to attend, call the Trinity church office at 814-238-2024 by October 5.

ALLEGHENY SYNOD HOLDS SYNOD-WIDE ALL SAINTS SERVICE: The Allegheny Synod will have a synod-wide All Saints Sunday worship service. The service will be at 3pm at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Martinsburg (115 East Penn Street, Martinsburg). All are invited.

CAMP SEQUANOTA HOSTS ADULT RETREAT: Camp Sequanota hosts Sustain — An Adult Retreat, October 16-18. The weekend retreat was created to provide adults a weekend to engage their faith for the journey of life. The cost is $170 for double occupancy and $210 for single occupancy. The cost includes two nights lodging and five meals.

Visit sequanota.com for more information on both retreats or to register.