MIFFLINBURG — In our region, the Upper Susquehanna Synod of the Lutheran church is studying how to serve congregations amid declining membership and a shortage of pastors and lay leaders.
Around here, a few Lutheran congregations have closed, a few have merged, and some churches do not always have a pastor or lay leader available to preside and preach. That discussion was part of the synod’s 39th annual assembly over the weekend at Camp Mount Luther.
More than 160 voting members gathered. Vice President Noah Roux said the synod is exploring partnerships with other synods and new ways of doing ministry in the 21st century.
Bishop Craig Miller led the assembly, which also included adoption of a budget, constitutional changes, and elections to Synod Council. The Lewisburg-based synod includes 112 congregations in 10 counties.
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