Hope Lutheran

Pastor Margarethe was in attendance for the welcoming of Bishop Melissa L. Stoller

At Berkley Hills Lutheran Church, The Rev. Melissa L. Stoller was formally installed as Bishop of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)—becoming the first woman ever to serve in this role.

Elected on June 13 and beginning her term on September 1, 2025, Bishop Stoller brings a legacy of faithful leadership and service—from her years as Director for Evangelical Mission and Assistant to the Bishop, to her pastoral ministry across Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and abroad.

The installation service, presided over by ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry, was a profound celebration of calling, community, and continuity. In a moment rich with tradition, Bishop Emeritus Kurt Kusserow presented Bishop Stoller with the pectoral cross and crozier, marking the sacred transfer of leadership before Bishop Curry presented her to the peopl

We will begin collecting monetary donations for Thanksgiving certificates on October 26, and continue till November 9th. The donations will go to Children and Youth Services.

Will be held at Hope, Please consider participating. Our guest will be Michelle Muth who will lead us in “Drumming for Prayers” We will have a sign up as soon as details are finalized.

Pastor Margarethe will be leading worship at New Hope Church, on November 9th as part of their Thank Offering Service, and Pastor Martin Galbraith will lead services at Holy Trinity and Hope that day.

Please remember to fill out a form (available in bulletin) to have your loved ones remembered.

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We will be donating at Hope for non perishable items to Salvation Army in Rochester. Please bring your items to the Church and place in Kitchen. Also a Pot luck luncheon will be held after worship, everyone from Hope and Holy Trinity are invited to join us around 12:20. Please bring a dish to share. Hope to see you there!

We have starting raising funds to pay for the AED that we have placed in the Church. Please make your donation (AED) and place in offering. Also, we are going to plan an CPR class in the fall.

If you would like to donate we can always use the following items…

Gallon jugs of water for coffee
Tea
Regular coffee

Collections are the third Sunday of each month, next one on September 21st.