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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.

GO TELL IT IN THE MOUNTAINS UPDATE: As the Go Tell It IN the Mountains initiative nears the end of year two of its six-year grant from the Lilly Endowment, time has been set aside to share updates on the initiative. This is a time to hear updates, share suggestions, ask questions, and help every congregation and preacher benefit from this blessing. Choose a date/time that works best for you and join in on the conversation. Each meeting will be led by the director John Kratz and is a chance to learn more about pastors, lay worship leaders, and congregations may benefit from this gift.

The two times are 6pm November 16 or 1pm November 17. The Zoom for either meeting is:

ID: 98922271177

Passcode: 146973

If you have any questions, contact Pastor David.

NITTANY VALLEY FELLOWSHIP HOLDS THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE: The Nittany Valley Fellowship holds its annual Thanksgiving Eve worship service at 7pm Wednesday, November 26 at Lamar United Methodist Church (5029 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall). It is a time to gather as a community and give thanks to God for all God has given. The service includes music, a message, and more.