Susquehanna Parish News
Mutual Encouragement Group (MEG)
The pastors of Susquehanna Parish began meeting biweekly on zoom in 2020 (during the early days of COVID), to support, encourage, share ideas, and assist one another through the crisis. While it began out of those challenging days, the group is still going strong, meeting to keep up the connections, fellowship, and encouragement, as well as brainstorm ideas for ministry, preaching, and mission.
Lenten Wednesday Services
During the Lenten season, Susquehanna Parish churches host weekly Wednesday evening worship services. Services rotate between churches, and pastors and elders from all congregations are invited to lead together.
Retreats
Susquehanna Parish hosted our first day-long retreat at the beginning of Lent. The retreat held space for Pastors, Elders, and church leaders to prepare their hearts and minds for the season. We are planning a second retreat for the beginning of the Advent season.
Grants
Each year, Susquehanna Parish provides small grants to our member congregations based on a theme we choose. This year the focus is on the cross section between food and care for the environment. Churches are able to request grants for address issues or create new programs for things like composting, community gardens, food deserts, food pantries, and feeding those in need.
Combined Sunday Worship
The churches of our parish are working on planning an all-parish Sunday worship service! Details will be announced at a later date.
Monthly Lunch Gatherings
We gather on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 12:30pm at Riverside Grill for a time of
fellowship, sharing, and planning. All are welcome to join us! Note: we do not meet in June, July, or August.
