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2023 Synod Assembly: Deadlines

By Catherine Fink / May 2, 2023
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The final registration deadline for this year’s Synod Assembly is quickly approaching! Everyone—lay voting members, pastors, deacons, retired rostered folks, and guests—must be registered by Wednesday, May 10. Don’t delay; register today! Also, the negotiated rate for Sheraton Hotel rooms at Koury ends on Saturday, April 29. Room reservation is separate from assembly registration. Reserve […]

To God’s Glory…for the Sake of the World

By Catherine Fink / April 25, 2023
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When individual gifts are multiplied, beautiful things happen. That is most especially true with three faithful people of the NC Synod who gave generously to further God’s mission in the world. Michael Peeler, Virginia Casey, and Linda Kaelke each had a vision for ways their giving could extend beyond their lifetimes, and the ministries accomplished […]

Celebration Invitation: the Rev. Dr. Albert Starr, Jr.

By Catherine Fink / April 24, 2023
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The NC Synod African Descent Strategy Team, in their inaugural effort to live into their commitment of celebrating elders, is hosting a special celebration for Durham, NC’s own the Rev. Dr. Albert Starr, Jr., who has served his church, family, and community for many decades. Your presence is requested! The celebration is happening on Saturday, […]

Frankie San Video Premiere

By Catherine Fink / April 18, 2023
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This week the Crumley Archives presents Prisoner by Choice: The Frankie San Story which will premiere on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Nickelodeon Theater in downtown Columbia, SC. This film tells the story of Frankie San who came to the United States after being saved from the depths of suicidal disillusionment in post-WWII […]

ELCA Youth Gathering Info Session

By Catherine Fink / March 21, 2023
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NC Synod’s ELCA Youth Gathering Champion, Deacon Beka Forst, will be hosting a Zoom call for those interested in learning more about the upcoming ELCA Youth Gathering. Beka will be joined by Deacon Tammy Jones West, ELCA Youth Gathering Director, for the most inside scoop possible. Join the call to hear more about the theme, […]

NC LMIM Hold 100 Year Anniversary Event

By Catherine Fink / March 16, 2023
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The North Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission (LMIM) held their annual gathering on Saturday, March 11, at Grace, Salisbury, and the day was marked with a big celebration!  The organization marked its 100th anniversary with Bishop Tim Smith as the keynote speaker and a full day of honoring the good work of Lutheran Men in […]

LTSS Names New Rector and Dean

By Catherine Fink / March 16, 2023
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The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer has been announced as rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University, located in Columbia, SC. In this role, Rimmer will serve as the lead academic and church administrator for LTSS and work to further develop the seminary to an exemplary status within the ELCA. A […]

Big Things Happening at The Dwelling

By Catherine Fink / February 20, 2023
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At The Dwelling, Winston-Salem, one of the synod’s mission starts, big things are happening. On Sunday, January 8, they hosted their first worship service at the Augsburg Community Center—their brand-new building! The new building triples their footprint and will allow them to feed more people, provide showers to more people, and become a hub for […]

Holy Trinity Celebrates Edwards’ Consecration

By Catherine Fink / February 20, 2023
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hickory, celebrated their NewSong Worship Curator & Lead Musician, Emily Edwards, as she was consecrated into the ministry of Word and Service by the Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) on Sunday, February 5. The LDA is an independent, multi-Lutheran organization that forms, sends, and nurtures communities of deaconesses and deacons, and “supports […]

Bishop Offers Lenten Bible Study

By Catherine Fink / February 8, 2023
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Join Bishop Tim Smith on Thursday nights in March for an online Lenten Bible Study. This annual Bible study with the bishop has become a favorite for many across the synod! This year’s study focuses on the New Testament letter to the Galatians. The five Thursday evening sessions will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 […]