Mission Congregations

The North Carolina Synod currently has six CUD’s (Congregations Under Development being served by a full-time mission developer pastor) and seven SAWC’s (Synodically Authorized Worshipping Community).

CONGREGATIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT:

Joy of Discovery Lutheran Church, Raleigh
This multicultural and multi-ethnic ministry is led by Pastor Charlene Limenih.
They worship at 750 King Richard Rd, Raleigh.
Worship: Sundays at 11:00 a.m.,  Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.
Web-site: www.joyofdiscovery.org
Phone: 919-231-1283, Fax: 919-231-5179
Mailing address: 511 Huron Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610

Living Waters Lutheran Church, Cherokee
This ministry reaches out to members of the Cherokee Indian community.
A new pastor is to be named soon. They recently doubled the size of their worship space and are very involved in the community. They are always happy to receive contributions (non-perishable food, paper products, baby care and personal hygiene products) for their community food pantry.
Worship: Sundays at 11:00 a.m.  
Phone: 828-497-3730
Address: 30 Locust Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719
e-mail: lwcherokee@verison.net

Iglesia Cristo El Rey, Charlotte
This ministry reaches out to Spanish speaking persons.
They are currently meeting at Christ the King Church
13501 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28278
Damaris Chajon is the ministry leader and can be reached at 704-587-0073.
Worship: Sundays at 2:00 p.m.; Family groups meet Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Living Waters Church, Charlotte
This multicultural ministry is led by Pastor Reggie Hansome.
Worship: Sundays at 11:00 a.m. at Westerly Hills Elementary School, 4420 Denver Ave., Charlotte, NC.
Phone: 980-253-8909
Mailing address: 9527 Seamill Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278
Web site: www.livingwaterscharlotte.com

Graceway Church, Indian Trail
Graceway is an exciting new community gathering in the S.E. suburbs of Charlotte, led by Pastor Brian Spahr.
Worship: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Sardis Elementary School, 4416 Sardis Church Rd, Monroe
Phone: 704-628-6452
Mailing address: 7900-D Stevens Mill Rd #205, Matthews, NC 28104
Web site: www.gracewaycharlotte.com

Iglesia Luterana La Vela, Greensboro
"La Vela" means "The Candle" in Spanish and is Spanish-speaking ministry associated with La Vela Latino Center for Spiritual Care, a non-profit that reaches out to Latino immigrants in crisis and builds bridges of support between Latinos and non-Latinos. The leader is Pastor Kristina Johnson.
They meet at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 6720 West Friendly Ave. Greensboro, NC 27410
Worship: Sundays at 2:00 p.m. ; Bible Study and Children's Ministries at 12:30 p.m.
Phone: 336-202-1627
Web site: LaVelaNC.blogspot.com

SYNODICALLY AUTHORIZED WORSHIPPING COMMUNITIES:

 gracepoint, Pittsboro
This contemporary ministry is led by Pastor Terry Dorsey.
The ministry meets at: 1089 B East Street, Pittsboro; across from the State Employees Credit Union building
Coffeehouse worship Sundays at 10:20 a.m.; SoulJourn Cafe (Bible Study) at 9:35 a.m.
Web site: www.gracepointcommunity.org.
Phone: 919-542-3244
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1520, Pittsboro, NC 27312

The German Church, Charlotte
This ministry to the German speaking population of Charlotte has been meeting at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207, for several years. Pastor Enrico Leicht, pastor.leicht@googlemail.com, who moved with his wife from Germany, is moving this ministry forward
Web site: www.deutschekirche.org or www.germanchurch.org.
Worship: Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sunday evenings
Phone: 704-377-5287, fax: 704-375-5776

Lutheran Church of the Holy Family, Highlands
Located in the beautiful mountains of Southwest North Carolina, this ministry reaches out to seasonal members as well as vacationers. Diaconal Minister Margaret Howell leads this community of faith. e-mail: holyfamily95@verizon.net
2152 Dillard Road, Highlands (Hwy 106, 2 miles south of US 64)  
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1564, Highlands, NC 28741
Web site: www.lutheranchurchoftheholyfamily.org.
Worship: Sundays at 10:30 a.m., Sunday school at 9:20 a.m.
Phone: 828-526-9741

Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kitty Hawk
This ministry reaches out to Lutherans currently living or vacationing at the Outer Banks. Worship and Sunday school begin at 8:30 a.m., on Sunday mornings in the Gathering Space of All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 40 Pintail Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949 (near Kitty Hawk Elementary School).
Mailing address: (use All Saints' address)
Contact Pastor Keith Dey at 252-480-6546 or 252-230-0070

Good News Lutheran Mission, Clinton
This joint ministry between Lutherans and Episcopalians meets at
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 110 W Main St, Clinton, NC 28328.
Worship: Sundays at 11:00 a.m., Sunday school at 10:00 a.m.
Contact Rev. Mary Ogus at 910-592-3220
e-mail: stpaulsclinton@intrstar.net
Web site: www.stpaulsclinton.org