KAYLA FULLER
ing about the Spirit. The New Synod New Day process asks congregations to hold meetings to listen deeply for the ways their members and com- munities can live out the fruits of life-giving Spirit-breathed blessings. —Danielle Burrus
Southwestern Pennsylvania, June 11-13, Greenville, Pa. (www.
swpasynod.org). “Belonging to Each Other in Christ Jesus” was an appro- priate theme for the synod, which met simultaneously with Northwest- ern Pennsylvania. The synods shared several combined sessions, including the highlight: the report of the ELCA representative, Presiding Bishop Eliz- abeth A. Eaton. The synod also held elections for voting members to the 2016 Churchwide Assembly, Synod Council members, and vice president and secretary. —Janice Jeletic
Northwestern Pennsylvania, June 11-13, Greenville, Pa. (www.
nwpaelca.org). In keeping with the theme “Belonging Together in Christ
Jesus,” the synod, which met with Southwestern Pennsylvania, shared times of joyous worship, keynote presentations, educational forums and the recognition of anniversaries. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton honored the synods with her atten- dance as the ELCA representative and her participation in the ordination lit- urgy. As a part of ongoing collabora- tion, the synods are looking forward to shared endeavors in the future. —Ellen Shulin and Sandra Jones
Grand Canyon, June 12-13, Mesa, Ariz. Under the theme “Seeing Jesus,” Kathleen Lotz, Emily Singleton and Abby Henderson shared sto- ries of their service as Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM). The $3,500 assembly offering will be divided among the YAGM program in Senegal, the Lutheran Church in Senegal, and the work of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service in Arizona. Volunteers packed food at Feed My Starving Children and brought donations to support the
The evening worship service at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, Roanoke, Va., is always a highlight of the Virginia Synod Assembly. Nancy Delaney, organist of Christ Lutheran Church, Roanoke, plays the proces- sional hymn as the rostered leaders prepare to enter the sanctuary.
pantry at First/La Primera Lutheran Church in Mesa. —Stephen Talmage
La Crosse Area, June 12-14, La Crosse, Wis. (
www.lacrosseareasynod.org/ assembly). Congregations lived out the assembly theme of “Walk the Word” by donating more than 600 pairs of shoes for clothing clos- ets serving needy residents in their communities. The footwear made a colorful display below the altar dur- ing the closing worship service. The synod also celebrated the success of its fundraising for the ELCA Malaria Campaign, which as of June had exceeded its $150,000 three-year goal by $17,000. —Gayda Hollnagel
Florida-Bahamas, June 18-20, Kissim- mee, Fla. (
www.fbsynod.com). Under
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