Para el texto en español vea abajo. A Statement on Hope in Action Dutch Jesuit Priest, Henri Nouwen once wrote, “There is always reason to hope…even when our eyes are filled with tears.” As leaders of Christian traditions across many states from Virginia to the Caribbean, we are people of hope. But our hope is […]
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Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the Resilient Bridge Building Class scheduled for next week, beginning January 6, 2025. Watch for updated information from LDR Carolinas!
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This post was originally posted to the Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas blog. Several individuals and congregations have asked how we can help provide some Christmas cheer for families impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. We had an idea, but wanted to follow our own advice to not just send stuff without determining what
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The North Carolina Synod has branded t-shirts and sweatshirts available through the web store, Bonfire. Beginning today and for the foreseeable future, all profits from these sales will go to the NC Synod Disaster Fund to support NC Synod congregations and rostered ministers affected by Hurricane Helene and the recent unnamed storm in southeastern NC.
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WE ARE MORE—That was the theme of the 2024 North Carolina Synod Gathering, rooted in Romans 8:31-37. At Synod Gathering, 5 leaders from the North Carolina Synod reflected on this passage and what it means to be more together in Christ in a podcast hosted by Pastor Jennifer Shimota and Pastor Phil Tonnesen. Episodes will
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On-going Response LDR Carolinas is at work responding to the flooding caused by Debby, both along the coast—and in Greensboro! Flood waters are slowly receding in many areas; LDR Carolinas continues to work in partnership with other organizations to assist local residents’ recovery. Thanks to volunteers who have already helped respond to the localized flooding in
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As the Carolinas prepare for the impact of Hurricane Debby, folks in the North Carolina Synod can look to LDR Carolinas for helpful updates. While the exact path of the storm can change, we should be prepared for heavy rain and high winds across large portions of both Carolinas. LDR Carolinas Facebook page is full
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The NC Synod office located in Salisbury, NC is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Finance and Administration. This director serves as the day-to-day person for all financial matters and tasks as well as constitutional, legal, and property matters. The director supervises office admin staff. Basic bookkeeping, database systems, and journal entries
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As we begin the slow walk to Easter, we’re also approaching the end of the Bishop’s Challenge for Refugee Hospitality. The work of welcome never actually ends, but this upcoming Easter season we will take a moment to celebrate, reflect, and share our stories from the Bishop’s Challenge. Since Bishop Tim Smith invited North Carolina
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Youthquake is a gathering for 3rd-5th grade from across the North Carolina Synod for fellowship, learning, service, and worship. This year’s leadership wanted to make the event more accessible to all youth within this age group across the state, so the synod hosted TWO Youthquake events—a Western Gathering at Lutheridge and an Eastern Gathering at
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