The NC Synod Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team invites congregations and individuals to join in a meaningful opportunity to support immigrant families through El Refugio Ministry in Lumpkin, Georgia—home to the Stewart Detention Center, one of the largest detention centers in the United States. What is El Refugio? El Refugio is a hospitality house located just two […]
At the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, For the Life of the World, voting members from the 65 synods of this church—including the 13 voting members of the NC Synod—acted on various items of business, including social statements, memorials, and bylaw amendments. Particular items of note are listed below: Memorial B14—Consideration of Recommendation 1 of the […]
The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills, currently serving as an assistant to the bishop of the NC Synod, was elected Aug. 1 to serve a six-year term as secretary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly held July 28–August 2 at the Phoenix, Arizona, Convention […]
The Rev. Yehiel Curry, currently serving as bishop of the Metro Chicago Synod, was elected July 30 to serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The election took place during the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly being held July 28–Aug. 2 at the Phoenix (Ariz.) Convention Center. Curry […]
The 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly will be held July 28–Aug. 2, 2025, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a process of communal spiritual discernment. When the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes, its voting members meet with confidence in […]
Join Lutherans all across this synod beginning Sunday, July 6, for Heartfelt Hebrews, a Bible reading journey through one of the most poetic, profound, and mysterious books in the New Testament. We don’t know who wrote Hebrews or exactly who first heard it, but we do know this: it speaks powerfully into our lives today. […]
Deacon Tammy Jones West, chair of the NC Synod Bishop’s Transition Team, offers these important notes on this time of transition: Bishop Tim is still the bishop until August 1. Bishop-elect Emily doesn’t start until then. It’s important to leave well, and goodbyes matter. If you’d like to invite her to anything, know that decisions […]
“In reflection on what Emmaus has been the last seven years, I’m a preacher so allow me to share two parables,” said the Rev. Dr. Shanitria Cuthbertson from the stage of the 2025 North Carolina Synod Assembly. On Saturday, May 31, the faith community Emmaus, previously a mission development, officially joined the NC Synod and […]
After ten years of faithful leadership, the Rev. Dr. Timothy Smith decided to retire as bishop of the North Carolina Synod this summer and begin a new chapter of life and ministry. With his departure, the NC Synod Assembly had the good and holy work of electing a new bishop during our assembly in Greensboro, […]
CHARLOTTE — The impact of the life and pontificate of Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, had a transformative effect on Catholics around the world and here at home. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Michael Martin in 2024 and influenced the ministry of many leaders across the Diocese of Charlotte. Bishop […]