

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Equipping the Saints: A Workshop for Congregation Council Officers
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Equipping the Saints: A Workshop for Congregation Council Officers

Saturday, March 14 | 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mechanicsburg

Congregation council officers play a vital role in the shared leadership of our congregations. This half-day workshop is designed to support, encourage, and equip presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, and secretaries as they serve their faith communities. Join fellow leaders from across the synod for a morning of learning, connection, and practical resourcing.

Who should attend: Congregation council presidents, vice presidents, treasurers, and secretaries (and those preparing to serve in these roles). Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their congregation’s constitution, if available, though this is not required.

Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Gather, Registration, and Coffee
9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Morning Prayer
9:20 a.m. – Congregation Leadership with Bishop Stephen Herr
10:15 a.m. – Break
10:30 a.m. – Small Group Sessions with Synod Officers.
These sessions will offer practical guidance, resources, and space for questions and conversation.
- Presidents &amp; Vice Presidents with Synod Vice President Jennifer Lau
- Treasurers with Synod Treasurer Joseph Stepansky
- Secretaries with Synod Secretary Cynthia Kelbaugh
11:45 a.m. – Lunch &amp; Networking
Connect with leaders from your conference, share best practices, and build collaborative relationships.
1:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks and Sending

Register by March 6. While there is no cost to you for the workshop, a freewill offering will be received to help offset the cost of lunch.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/AfbpLvfAdPTKASAz5
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Mechanicsburg
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Saint Peter Lutheran Church
- **lat**: 40.17909
- **long**: -76.98511
- **full address**: Saint Peter Lutheran Church, 130 Nittany Dr,Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Lower Susquehanna Synod ELCA (https://allevents.in/org/lower-susquehanna-synod-elca/13878380)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Saint Peter Lutheran Church, 130 Nittany Dr,Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lower Susquehanna Synod ELCA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business, conferences
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Equipping the Saints: A Workshop for Congregation Council Officers ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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