Go Tell It in the Mountains

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The Go Tell It IN the Mountains Initiative is a ministry of the Upper Susquehanna, Northwest Pennsylvania, and Allegheny Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This Initiative is the first tri-synod cooperation in our region and is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment “Compelling Preaching” Initiative.

Our territory is large and special. We cover 30 counties, about 40% of the land mass of Pennsylvania, and are all within or adjacent to the Appalachian region of Pennsylvania. The vast majority of our congregations are located within rural communities and are engaged in ministries helping those in need.

Because we are a tri-synod cooperative ministry, The Go Tell It IN the Mountains Initiative is overseen by a Steering Committee. Each of the bishops for the three synods have voice and vote on that oversight committee and each synod has equal representation on the Steering Committee.

Beginning September 1, 2024, Rev. John Kratz was hired as the Director of the Go Tell It IN the Mountains Initiative. His years of pastoral experience, previous work in developing lay leaders, and Lutheran background all prepared him for this unique calling.