Continuing Education

Theological Convocation

Rostered Ministers Gathering

Each fall, the ministers of our synod retreat to Antiochian Village in the Laurel Highlands for education, spiritual renewal, rest, fellowship… and cornhole.

Convo 2024: October 21-23

We will welcome Dr. Leanna K. Fuller, Joan Marshall Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, for ”Caring for Stories, Caring for Systems: Navigating Transition in our Common Life.” Learn More >>

Past Convo Speakers:

  • 2023: Rev. Nancy M. Raabe
    ”Lutheran Music”

  • 2022: Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin
    ”Complexities and Importance of Theological Education and Spiritual Formation”

  • 2019: Bishop Bishop Erik K. J. Gronberg
    ”Beyond Diagnosis: Understanding & Implementing Adaptive Leadership”

  • 2018: Rev. Anna M. Madsen
    ”Calling a Thing What it Is: Finding the Hope in the Naming”

  • 2017: Dr. Vincent M. Evener
    ”The Reformation and the Quest for God’s Presence”

 
 
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Recorded: Panel on Eucharist in the Midst of the Pandemic

Bishop Kusserow invited Bishop Leila Ortiz of the Metro DC Synod and Bishop James Dunlop of the Lower Susquehanna Synod to join the ministerium of southwestern Pennsylvania in conversation about Holy Communion during the pandemic. 

Each presented a brief exploration of one portion of the document created by the faculty of on United Lutheran Seminary and the bishops of Region 8 which they find particularly important and then engaged in discussion.

Monthly Ministerium

First Wednesday of the month: 10:30 AM - noon

Join by Video: https://zoom.us/j/545302126
Join by Phone : +1 646 876 9923 (Meeting ID: 545 302 126)

These video conference check-ins are for all Rostered Ministers in our synod to connect, collaborate, and consult with each other and with the synod staff.