Welcome to Allegheny Synod Connections We’re pleased to reach out to you with the first issue of Allegheny Synod Connections, a monthly (for now) e-newsletter designed to keep you connected with what’s happening around our synod and in the ELCA. But we need your feedback! Do you have some information you’d like us to share about an event that’s coming up? Has your congregation reached out to help your neighbors? We’d love to hear and share your news. Please reach out to us at

Southeastern Penn Synod is sponsoring a presentation for rostered leaders on Immigration Enforcement: Reality, Response and Risk of a Faithful Response on Thursday, February 19, at  4:00 p.m. EST ​ Using the events in Minneapolis as the basis, this presentation by national legal and religious professionals including ELCA AMMPARO will discuss what is happening in Immigration Enforcement and ways clergy and congregations may choose to be a resource for their communities.  The

For immediate release HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. -- The Rev. Kevin T. Shock will be installed as bishop of the Allegheny Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Saturday, Feb. 7. He was elected on November 1, 2025, to serve a six-year term as synodical bishop.  The installation will take place at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1000 Scalp Ave., Johnstown, beginning at 2 p.m.The event will also be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/MtCalvaryJohnstown . ELCA Pre

If you're not able to attend Bishop Kevin Shock's installation this coming Saturday, Feb. 7 at 2pm at Mt. Calvary Johnstown,, you may watch it live-streamed on the church's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MtCalvaryJohnstown . You may access the Worship Bulletin at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LUVQjqIiydvG7VtELuaUG-Vy3SpzUoCA/view?usp=sharing