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July 18-24, 2026

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Gracious and Almighty God, we come before you this Reformation Sunday morning with grateful hearts. You are our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of need. We thank you for the faith of those who came before us—for Martin Luther and all the reformers who sought your truth with courage. Through their witness, you renewed your Church and called us back to the sure foundation of your Word and your grace alone. Amen. #lutheransummergathering #reformationsunday #silverbay

Gracious and Almighty God, we come before you this Reformation Sunday morning with grateful hearts. You are our refuge and strength, our ever-present help in times of need. We thank you for the faith of those who came before us—for Martin Luther and all the reformers who sought your truth with courage. Through their witness, you renewed your Church and called us back to the sure foundation of your Word and your grace alone. Amen. #lutheransummergathering #reformationsunday #silverbay

May God’s promise uplift and sustain you until we meet again! July 18-24, 2026! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #adirondacks #rainbow

May God’s promise uplift and sustain you until we meet again! July 18-24, 2026! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #adirondacks #rainbow

Thank you to the EMPS of @silverbayymca for a great game and even better spirit for our annual summer softball challenge! Together the teams and fans raised over a thousand dollars for @elcaworldhunger #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #goodtimes #givingforgood #lutherans #softball

Thank you to the EMPS of @silverbayymca for a great game and even better spirit for our annual summer softball challenge! Together the teams and fans raised over a thousand dollars for @elcaworldhunger #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #goodtimes #givingforgood #lutherans #softball

Heading out on the Silver Bay high ropes course for some adventure! Missed this one but want to go? There’s another group opportunity on Thursday! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #ropescourse #familyofgod

Heading out on the Silver Bay high ropes course for some adventure! Missed this one but want to go? There’s another group opportunity on Thursday! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #ropescourse #familyofgod

Wonderful evening Vespers at Slim Point, creating new traditions with the family of God. 🌅 #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #lakegeorge #sunset #vespers #lutheranworship #familyofgod

Wonderful evening Vespers at Slim Point, creating new traditions with the family of God. 🌅 #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #lakegeorge #sunset #vespers #lutheranworship #familyofgod

Rainy forecast calls for fireplace s’mores with friends! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #campfire #adirondacks #familyofgod

Rainy forecast calls for fireplace s’mores with friends! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #campfire #adirondacks #familyofgod

Evening Vespers in the Boathouse #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #vespers #familyofgod #lutheranworship #eveningprayer

Evening Vespers in the Boathouse #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #vespers #familyofgod #lutheranworship #eveningprayer

Amazing sandcastles at this year’s contest with such diverse creative spirits!! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #sandcastles #familyofgod #funtogether

Amazing sandcastles at this year’s contest with such diverse creative spirits!! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #sandcastles #familyofgod #funtogether

SCHEDULE CHANGE ALERT: Vespers at 7pm and Campfire Songs & Smores at 7:45pm will be in the BOATHOUSE tonight! Come for a fun evening together! #lutheransummergathering

SCHEDULE CHANGE ALERT: Vespers at 7pm and Campfire Songs & Smores at 7:45pm will be in the BOATHOUSE tonight! Come for a fun evening together! #lutheransummergathering

Your Sunday FUN-day Punkee Newsletter is here! Get all the news at link in bio ⛵️#lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca

Your Sunday FUN-day Punkee Newsletter is here! Get all the news at link in bio ⛵️#lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca

ONE MORE DAY UNTIL THE BAY! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #lakegeorge #adirondacks #summersabbath #familyofgod

ONE MORE DAY UNTIL THE BAY! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #lakegeorge #adirondacks #summersabbath #familyofgod

2 days until favorite hymns morning and night, with voices rising together in thanks and celebration! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #adirondacks #lakegeorge #candlelightworship #beautifulsavior #lifthighthecross #familyofgod

2 days until favorite hymns morning and night, with voices rising together in thanks and celebration! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #adirondacks #lakegeorge #candlelightworship #beautifulsavior #lifthighthecross #familyofgod

3 days until midnight capture the flag and making memories together with our awesome teen group! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayyymca #teens #outdoorministry #adirondacks #lakegeorge #familyofgod #allarewelcome

3 days until midnight capture the flag and making memories together with our awesome teen group! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayyymca #teens #outdoorministry #adirondacks #lakegeorge #familyofgod #allarewelcome

4 days until the mystical waters of gorgeous Lake George for morning dip, swim lessons, boating, sandcastle contests, or just listening to the waves at Slim Point #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #lakegeorge #adirondacks #familyofgod #lutheran #vacation

4 days until the mystical waters of gorgeous Lake George for morning dip, swim lessons, boating, sandcastle contests, or just listening to the waves at Slim Point #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #lakegeorge #adirondacks #familyofgod #lutheran #vacation

5 days until Carnival craziness as we play games, test our luck, and enjoy the fun of being a kid! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #vacation #lutherans #familyofgod #funtogether

5 days until Carnival craziness as we play games, test our luck, and enjoy the fun of being a kid! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #vacation #lutherans #familyofgod #funtogether

6 days until worshipping together, giving thanks and praise to God for all the good in our lives! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #adirondacks #lakegeorge #familyofgod #familyworship #lutheranworship

6 days until worshipping together, giving thanks and praise to God for all the good in our lives! #lutheransummergathering #silverbayymca #adirondacks #lakegeorge #familyofgod #familyworship #lutheranworship

7 days until wandering the labyrinth deep in prayer or meditation in one of the most beautiful spots in the Adirondacks #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #lakegeorge #labyrinth #prayer #familyofgod

7 days until wandering the labyrinth deep in prayer or meditation in one of the most beautiful spots in the Adirondacks #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #lakegeorge #labyrinth #prayer #familyofgod

8 days until ice cream on the porch, hugs from old friends and happy smiles for meeting new ones! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #familyofgod #lakegeorge #adirondacks #summer #vacation #lutheran

8 days until ice cream on the porch, hugs from old friends and happy smiles for meeting new ones! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #familyofgod #lakegeorge #adirondacks #summer #vacation #lutheran

9 days until stained glass, basketry, silversmithing, weaving and more at the craft studio at Silver Bay! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #lakegeorge #familyofgod

9 days until stained glass, basketry, silversmithing, weaving and more at the craft studio at Silver Bay! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #lakegeorge #familyofgod

The real countdown is ON!! 10 more days until we’re swimming and sailing together! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #familyofgod #lutheran #camp

The real countdown is ON!! 10 more days until we’re swimming and sailing together! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #familyofgod #lutheran #camp

Let the countdown begin! 6 weeks until the 2025 Lutheran Summer Gathering! Tell us what you are most excited about and we’ll try to feature it in the countdown! 📸: @silverbayymca #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #summervacation #church #lutheran #churchcamp

Let the countdown begin! 6 weeks until the 2025 Lutheran Summer Gathering! Tell us what you are most excited about and we’ll try to feature it in the countdown! 📸: @silverbayymca #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #summervacation #church #lutheran #churchcamp

Happy Easter from the Lutheran Summer Gathering at Silver Bay!
This morning we are reminded of the joy and hope that Easter brings. It’s a day to celebrate new life, love that never ends, and the miracle of the resurrection—together as one family of God.
May your hearts be full, your spirits lifted, and your homes filled with peace this Easter Sunday.

#HeIsRisen #EasterAtSilverBay #FamilyFaith #EasterSunrise #LutheranSummerGathering

Happy Easter from the Lutheran Summer Gathering at Silver Bay!
This morning we are reminded of the joy and hope that Easter brings. It’s a day to celebrate new life, love that never ends, and the miracle of the resurrection—together as one family of God.
May your hearts be full, your spirits lifted, and your homes filled with peace this Easter Sunday.

#HeIsRisen #EasterAtSilverBay #FamilyFaith #EasterSunrise #LutheranSummerGathering

💡2025 Faculty Spotlight💡
Announcing the return of Tom Henry as faculty for the Lutheran Summer Gathering July 12-18! Tom’s course will explore “Family” - hear directly from Tom below!

Registration is open and rooms are filling up! To register or for more information, visit us at link in bio! #lutheransummergathering #learning #familyofgod #family #silverbay #sabbath #growtogether

💡2025 Faculty Spotlight💡
Announcing the return of Tom Henry as faculty for the Lutheran Summer Gathering July 12-18! Tom’s course will explore “Family” - hear directly from Tom below!

Registration is open and rooms are filling up! To register or for more information, visit us at link in bio! #lutheransummergathering #learning #familyofgod #family #silverbay #sabbath #growtogether

New Year’s blessings to you! Looking forward to the Lutheran Summer Gathering, July 12-18, 2025! Our chaplain will be Pastor Kristin Wuerffel - returning for second year! Click the video for Pastor Kristin’s drumroll for our 2025 theme!

Links for Silver Bay room reservations will be sent this week, so pre-register to get early access to the new room request portal at link in bio! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #familyofgod #summer #lakegeorge #lutheran #familycamp

New Year’s blessings to you! Looking forward to the Lutheran Summer Gathering, July 12-18, 2025! Our chaplain will be Pastor Kristin Wuerffel - returning for second year! Click the video for Pastor Kristin’s drumroll for our 2025 theme!

Links for Silver Bay room reservations will be sent this week, so pre-register to get early access to the new room request portal at link in bio! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #familyofgod #summer #lakegeorge #lutheran #familycamp

Wishing you a Merry Christmas as daylight breaks on this blessed and beautiful morning! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #lutheran #merrychristmas

Wishing you a Merry Christmas as daylight breaks on this blessed and beautiful morning! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #lutheran #merrychristmas

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything thy goodness sends.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

#thanksgiving #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #thankfulnessandpraise 📸: @silverbayymca

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food,
For love and friends,
For everything thy goodness sends.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

#thanksgiving #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #thankfulnessandpraise 📸: @silverbayymca

#lutheransummergathering #peacelikeariver #lakegeorge #prayerful #sabbath

#lutheransummergathering #peacelikeariver #lakegeorge #prayerful #sabbath

For all the saints who from their labors rest, we give thanks on this beautiful All Saints Day. Especially the saints who have prayed and played together at the Lutheran Summer Gathering. 💙 #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #allsaintsday #givingthanks #blessedmemories #hugheschapel #memorialgarden

For all the saints who from their labors rest, we give thanks on this beautiful All Saints Day. Especially the saints who have prayed and played together at the Lutheran Summer Gathering. 💙 #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #allsaintsday #givingthanks #blessedmemories #hugheschapel #memorialgarden

Autumn colors from Silver Bay! Only 39 weeks until the Lutheran Summer Gathering at @silverbayymca Until then, enjoy the 🍁 beautiful blessings of a new season! 📸: R. Hoover #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #jabespond

Autumn colors from Silver Bay! Only 39 weeks until the Lutheran Summer Gathering at @silverbayymca Until then, enjoy the 🍁 beautiful blessings of a new season! 📸: R. Hoover #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #jabespond

As we celebrate the official start of Autumn, it's also officially time to starting planning the 2025 Lutheran Summer Gathering, July 12-18! Your planning committee is waving a September hello and letting you know registration is open for next summer @ link in bio #lutheransummergathering @silverbayymca #silverbay #lutheran #lakegeorge #adirondacks #newseasons #newfriends #newpossibilities

As we celebrate the official start of Autumn, it's also officially time to starting planning the 2025 Lutheran Summer Gathering, July 12-18! Your planning committee is waving a September hello and letting you know registration is open for next summer @ link in bio #lutheransummergathering @silverbayymca #silverbay #lutheran #lakegeorge #adirondacks #newseasons #newfriends #newpossibilities

Still dreaming of Lake George and the Lutheran Summer Gathering at Silver Bay. Can’t wait 50 weeks! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #lutheran #community #sabbath #heavenlyplaces

Still dreaming of Lake George and the Lutheran Summer Gathering at Silver Bay. Can’t wait 50 weeks! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lakegeorge #adirondacks #lutheran #community #sabbath #heavenlyplaces

The annual Candlelight Service to celebrate a wonderful week together in community as the Lutheran Summer Gathering and to fill our hearts until we meet again on the shores of Lake George! We are all in! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #lakegeorge #candlelight #community

The annual Candlelight Service to celebrate a wonderful week together in community as the Lutheran Summer Gathering and to fill our hearts until we meet again on the shores of Lake George! We are all in! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #lakegeorge #candlelight #community

Trivia Night rocked! Thanks to our host, Scott, for the hilarious and occasionally quite tricky trivia for all ages!! #unicorn #fearofducks #dietofworms #princesspeach #95theses #furmanuniversitypaladins #lutheransummergathering #silverbay

Trivia Night rocked! Thanks to our host, Scott, for the hilarious and occasionally quite tricky trivia for all ages!! #unicorn #fearofducks #dietofworms #princesspeach #95theses #furmanuniversitypaladins #lutheransummergathering #silverbay

Thanks to the EMPs of @silverbayymca and Lutherans for a great afternoon of softball! It was a bit of a lopsided win for Lutherans thanks to superb fielding and fantastic performances at the plate with every Lutheran scoring in 2024. And most importantly, we are thankful for the fellowship shared and funds raised for @elcaworldhunger by the FANS!! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #softball #teamspirit

Thanks to the EMPs of @silverbayymca and Lutherans for a great afternoon of softball! It was a bit of a lopsided win for Lutherans thanks to superb fielding and fantastic performances at the plate with every Lutheran scoring in 2024. And most importantly, we are thankful for the fellowship shared and funds raised for @elcaworldhunger by the FANS!! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #softball #teamspirit

The Superman grace is such a favorite it got a twin spin at lunch! Thank you God for giving us food! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #eatfoodnotfriends #givingthanks #wonderfulwednesday

The Superman grace is such a favorite it got a twin spin at lunch! Thank you God for giving us food! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #eatfoodnotfriends #givingthanks #wonderfulwednesday

The beautiful sound of Evening Vespers at the Lutheran Summer Gathering 💙 #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #threeinone #fatheriadoreyou

The beautiful sound of Evening Vespers at the Lutheran Summer Gathering 💙 #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #threeinone #fatheriadoreyou

Fun for all ages at tonight’s Boardwalk Carnival! With games, facepainting, fun prizes and an amazing visit from the Balloon Gal!

Fun for all ages at tonight’s Boardwalk Carnival! With games, facepainting, fun prizes and an amazing visit from the Balloon Gal!

Learning opportunities abound thanks to our fabulous faculty! @thepracticingtheologian @eric_gmad #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lutherans #learning

Learning opportunities abound thanks to our fabulous faculty! @thepracticingtheologian @eric_gmad #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #lutherans #learning

At Silver Bay, family are friends and friends become family! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #cousintime #family #together #adirondacks

At Silver Bay, family are friends and friends become family! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #cousintime #family #together #adirondacks

Evening Vespers at Slim Point to end Marvelous Monday with “peace like Lake George” in our souls! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #eveningvespers #slimpoint

Evening Vespers at Slim Point to end Marvelous Monday with “peace like Lake George” in our souls! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #eveningvespers #slimpoint

So many favorite spots to experience the awe-someness of creation at Silver Bay! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #blueskies #stillwaters #peacelikelakegeorge

So many favorite spots to experience the awe-someness of creation at Silver Bay! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #blueskies #stillwaters #peacelikelakegeorge

Scenes from a campfire! #smores #sillysongs #campfire #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #funforallages #summertime

Scenes from a campfire! #smores #sillysongs #campfire #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #adirondacks #funforallages #summertime

Gathering Worship with the entire Silver Bay community! Thanks to our Chaplain for the week, Pastor Kristin Wuerffel, our Director of Music, Joe Krupa, our choir, worship assistants and ushers for a wonderful service! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #worship #together #gloryandawe

Gathering Worship with the entire Silver Bay community! Thanks to our Chaplain for the week, Pastor Kristin Wuerffel, our Director of Music, Joe Krupa, our choir, worship assistants and ushers for a wonderful service! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #worship #together #gloryandawe

Good morning from the first sun of Sunday! Your daily Punkee newsletter is ready @ link in bio! Don’t forget to tag us all week in your pics and pics!! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #dailynews

Good morning from the first sun of Sunday! Your daily Punkee newsletter is ready @ link in bio! Don’t forget to tag us all week in your pics and pics!! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #dailynews

The Lutherans are here! Looking forward to joining together with the entire Silver Bay community at worship tomorrow morning in the Auditorium at 10am! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #worship #joyfulnoise #sabbath #givingthanks

The Lutherans are here! Looking forward to joining together with the entire Silver Bay community at worship tomorrow morning in the Auditorium at 10am! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #worship #joyfulnoise #sabbath #givingthanks

Welcome to the 2024 Lutheran Summer Gathering at Silver Bay! Starting the week right with ice cream sundaes, plenty of sprinkles and good times together! #lutheransummergathering #icecreamsocial #happytimes #silverbay

Welcome to the 2024 Lutheran Summer Gathering at Silver Bay! Starting the week right with ice cream sundaes, plenty of sprinkles and good times together! #lutheransummergathering #icecreamsocial #happytimes #silverbay

Only 1 more sleep until Silver Bay! A wonderful week at the Lutheran Summer Gathering awaits! Get a good night’s sleep, pack well, drive safely and see you soon on the porch! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #quietmoments #joytogether #sabbath #lutherans @silverbayymca

Only 1 more sleep until Silver Bay! A wonderful week at the Lutheran Summer Gathering awaits! Get a good night’s sleep, pack well, drive safely and see you soon on the porch! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #quietmoments #joytogether #sabbath #lutherans @silverbayymca

Introducing the Lutheran Summer Gathering’s latest must-have merchandise! LSG baseball hats and tote bags will be on site and available for purchase! Inventory is limited so don’t wait until later in the week to make your purchase. Hats are $20 and Totes are $10. Check, cash or Venmo. Don’t miss out—pick up yours during one of the following times:

Saturday 4-5 on the porch
Sunday at coffee hour after worship
Wednesday at the softball game

Shield yourself from the sun in style with a cool and comfy LSG baseball cap- Perfect for cheering on the LSG softball softball team! LSG totes are perfect for carrying all of your essentials! Whether you’re heading to the lake, hiking trails, or craft shop, these totes are the perfect accessory.

Don’t wait—purchase yours today. Cash, Check or Venmo accepted!

Introducing the Lutheran Summer Gathering’s latest must-have merchandise! LSG baseball hats and tote bags will be on site and available for purchase! Inventory is limited so don’t wait until later in the week to make your purchase. Hats are $20 and Totes are $10. Check, cash or Venmo. Don’t miss out—pick up yours during one of the following times:

Saturday 4-5 on the porch
Sunday at coffee hour after worship
Wednesday at the softball game

Shield yourself from the sun in style with a cool and comfy LSG baseball cap- Perfect for cheering on the LSG softball softball team! LSG totes are perfect for carrying all of your essentials! Whether you’re heading to the lake, hiking trails, or craft shop, these totes are the perfect accessory.

Don’t wait—purchase yours today. Cash, Check or Venmo accepted!

Vespers at Slim Point - only a few days away! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #startpacking #slimpoint #vespers #forthebeautyoftheearth

Vespers at Slim Point - only a few days away! #lutheransummergathering #silverbay #startpacking #slimpoint #vespers #forthebeautyoftheearth

Only one week to go! Friendly reminder for families interested in participating in Silver Camp that children must be registered in advance. Please visit @silverbayymca website (full link below) for full information on Silver Camp programs, forms and fees.
📷: Silver Bay YMCA

https://silverbay.org/youth-development/

Only one week to go! Friendly reminder for families interested in participating in Silver Camp that children must be registered in advance. Please visit @silverbayymca website (full link below) for full information on Silver Camp programs, forms and fees.
📷: Silver Bay YMCA

https://silverbay.org/youth-development/

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The Lutheran Summer Gathering is a joint program of the Upstate New York and Metropolitan New York Synods of the ELCA

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