Allegheny Synod

Rooted in the Gospel of our Lord, the Allegheny Synod inspires, encourages, and supports the church, in response to God's call to gather around word and sacrament, and to scatter into the world to offer God's gifts of love, forgiveness, care, justice, and mercy.

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What is a synod?

The root words of synod basically mean "on the road together". A synod is a grouping of congregations who collectively do the work of our Lord Jesus Christ. There are 65 synods in the ELCA.

What is the Allegheny Synod?

The Allegheny Synod is a grouping of 130 congregations with more than 44,000 total baptized members, whose mission statement you may read at the top of this and every page of our website.

The Allegheny Synod consists of seven counties in central Pennsylvania which are: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, and Somerset. The Allegheny Synod is also made up of eight conferences, or groups of congregations, cooperating to do ministry.

Who is the Allegheny Synod Staff?

Bishop:
The Rev. Gregory R. Pile

Assistants to the Bishop:
Ms. Margaret L. Thatcher
The Rev. Susan M. Winger

Administrative Assistant:
Michelle L. (Giordano) Bossler

Quick Facts About The Allegheny Synod:

Total Congregations: 130
Total Baptized Members: 44,041
Total Voting Members: 19,124
Average Attendance: 11,741