Synod News

NC Synod and ELCA News and Current Events

TikTok Tell It! Contest Deadline Approaches

Feb 6, 2024 | News
This year's entries will highlight the themes of welcome, hospitality, and/or inclusion: with Christ, y'all means all!

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Children’s Ministry Lent Kits Available

Jan 9, 2024 | News
Lent kits for families with children are available—order by February 1.

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LYO Registration Is Open!

Jan 2, 2024 | News
The theme "Y'all Means All" was chosen by the LYO board so that all youth know: the church is a place of belonging for everyone—no matter what!

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Bishop Tim’s Sabbatical and Acting Bishops

Dec 19, 2023 | News
Pastor Tonnesen and Pastor Mills will serve as Acting Bishops during Bishop Smith's sabbatical.

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A Child Has Been Born to Us

Dec 18, 2023 | News
The ancient prophets foretold and described the coming Messiah...proclaimed that the only path to peace is the pursuit of justice not just for some, but for all.

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Sharing Joy Across the Synod

Nov 29, 2023 | News
3rd-5th graders gather for YouthQuake!

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An ELCA Announcement

Nov 15, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s 4-to-6-month leave of absence begins Nov. 17, 2023.

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Bishop Eaton on Israel and Palestine

Oct 24, 2023 | News, Peace Not Walls
The God who liberates us calls us to be a liberating witness. May it be so.

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Advent Kits Available for Families

Oct 24, 2023 | News
Order by November 1 to have them available for the families in your congregation.

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Fall Convocation—Being in Community

Oct 12, 2023 | News
Being inspired, being challenged, and being in community with colleagues is such a blessing!

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