1. 2012 NC Synod Assembly

God's Work Our Hands, Joyfully Serving Christ Together

Assembly registration is open and now you can find links to submit Nominations and Resolutions, as well as other important information. Click on the link below to go to the Assembly web page.

2. United We Stand

The win-win merger of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and Lenoir-Rhyne University. Pictured here, (left to right) The Rev. Marcus J. Miller, President, LTSS and the Rev. Dr. William B. Trexler, Chair, LTSS Board of Trustees join Charles M. Snipes, Chair, LR Board of Trustees and Dr. Wayne B. Powell, President, LR in signing the agreement of merger between the two institutions on March 26, 2012.

3. "And all that good stuff!"

May has been designated as Lutheran Services for the Aging (LSA)'s month of emphasis by the North Carolina Synod. This is a time to honor those who live and those who serve in the ministries of LSA. It is also the perfect time to pay tribute to the older adults in your congregation. For more information about the ministries of LSA, visit www.LSANC.net.

Read the story which follows about residents and staff of Lutheran Home – Winston-Salem prepare for a new home and new name.

4. A place where lives are changed

Agapé+Kure Beach Ministries is a ministry of our synod we highlight in April. This ministry calls and gathers all people to experience the Spirit through unique, small-group encounters with Christ, in Creation and Community. Executive director, Randy Youngquist-Thurow says: We strongly believe that Agapé  Kure Beach Ministries is a place where lives are changed.

5. Oviedo Commissioned for Hispanic Congregation

On March 11, Grace Lutheran Church, Hendersonville, marked a milestone with its Hispanic ministry. At the 11:15 a.m. worship service, the congregation officially inaugurated the newest outreach mission in the North Carolina Synod – Iglesia Luterana Gracia!