Synod Website Updates

The synod website updates frequently (as in often) and irregularly (as in not on a particular schedule). Click here (or on the picture at right) to find out what has been recently updated.

Camp Luther

2024 Camper Registration

Registration is open for Camp Luther 2024. Click here for details.

Work Weekend

Camp Luther's Work Weekend is coming up the end of this month. Extra hands are needed. Click here for more information.

Camp Luther Appeal

Camp Luther has been authorized by Synod for a synod-wide appeal. Click here for the full story and information on how you can support Camp Luther by making a donation today.

Congregation Pulse Surveys

Form C of the parochial report is being eliminated. In its place, congregations of the ELCA will be sampled on a quarterly basis with the new Congregation Pulse Survey. The first survey should have arrived in congregational email inboxes 17 April 2024. There is a 25% chance your congregation will receive one. Learn more (and find other useful resources) our our new Research & Evaluation page.

Parochial Reports: Get 'em In

While we're at it, there are several congregations that have still to submit their Parochial Reports. Get 'em in! Visit our Research & Evaluation page for information and links to the online submission form.

Synod Assembly 2024: Registration Open

Registration is now open for Synod Assembly 2024. Click here to register online, review deadlines, and learn more about Synod Assembly 2024.

Christ, Vienna, at 60

Christ Lutheran Church, Vienna, WV, celebrates 60 years with two events this April. Visit our Congregations page for details.

LARCUM 2024

LARCUM has announced three of its four presenters for LARCUM 2024. Visit LARCUM to review.

Registration is now open for the LARCUM 2024, Come to what promises to be a interesting conversation on the current questions, challenges, and thoughts about Holy Communion. Registration deadline is 11 May 2024.

ULS Announces Summer Education Offerings

The Kindling Faith program has announced its summer offerings for 2024.

• A Deep Dive into Paul's Letters to the Church at Corinth, 7-12 July 2024
• Wine, Cheese, Chocolate, and Morning Conversations with David Hayward, aka “NakedPastor,” 28 July - 2 Aug 2024
• Relevant Worship in a Strange New World, 11-16 Aug 2024

You can access United Lutheran Seminary's information for each of these programs through our Education for Clergy & Laity page.

Zeidler's Altar Prayers for Easter

Survey: Experiences with Past Floods

A research team from West Virginia University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is seeking insights from West Virginians on their experiences with past floods and preparation for future floods. The team is conducting an online survey on the topic and any WV resident 18-years or older is encouraged to participate. The survey should take 20-30 minutes to complete, and insights will help the research team create an online resource to help increase flood resiliency for West Virginia communities. Anyone who takes the survey can choose to be entered into a raffle for one of eight $250 gift cards. For more information, visit our Social Ministry page. Survey closes 1 May 2024.

Go Tell It in the Mountains: Director Sought

A search has been announced for the position of Director of the Go Tell It in the Mountains Initiative, a grant funded initiative of the Allegheny, Northwest Pennsylvania, and upper Susquehanna Synods. This is a full-time position open to both clergy and laity. For more information, click here. The initiative has three main goals:

• equip ordained and lay preachers to utilize traditional and non-traditional preaching techniques to develop skills and practices that will communicate the gospel message in a compelling way;
• recruit and engage aspiring preachers through a variety of compelling preaching strategies that educate, empower, and support competency in their ministry; and
• invite existing members of congregations and new community audiences within our three Lutheran partner synods (Allegheny, NW Penn, and USS) to respond to compelling preaching opportunities and content by integrating the gospel message into their attitudes, actions and ministries in daily life.

Lutheran Summer Music Academy

Do you know a high school musician who would benefit from four-week, faith-based music academy? Check out the Lutheran Summer Music Academy.

Summer Camp Staff Applications

Caroline Furnace and Camp Agape are accepting application for summer staff. Visit our Camping Ministry page for information and links.

Draft of a Social Statement on Civic Life and Faith

Call Openings

Mutual Ministry Committee and the Driesen Manual

If you haven't checked out the members portal...