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NC Synod and ELCA News and Current Events

Celebrating Pastor Elizabeth Villegas

Sep 2, 2025 | News
Pastor Elizabeth has received ELCA LuMin's 2025 Rookie of the Year Award!

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Start Here: A New Resource for Faith

Sep 2, 2025 | News
We celebrate with Pastor Stephen Cheyney (Niner United, UNCC) on his new book, Start Here: Open the Bible, Enter Its Story, Walk Its Path!

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Supporting Families at El Refugio

Aug 27, 2025 | News
This ministry of hospitality offers a powerful way to accompany families and to extend Christ’s love in tangible ways.

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2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Actions

Aug 18, 2025 | News
The voting members of the 2025 CWA acted on various items of business including social statements, memorials, and bylaw amendments.

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Pastor CeCee Mills Elected ELCA Secretary

Aug 7, 2025 | News
“I do believe it’s a new season for our church.”

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Bishop Yehiel Curry Elected Presiding Bishop

Aug 7, 2025 | News
The Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected July 30 to serve a six-year term as presiding bishop of the ELCA.

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2025 Churchwide Assembly

Jun 26, 2025 | News
The 2025 Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the ELCA, will be held July 28–Aug. 2, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Wonder, Wrestle, and Worship with Hebrews This Summer

Jun 18, 2025 | News
Heartfelt Hebrews, a synod-wide Scripture adventure, begins on Sunday, July 6. Learn more and plan to participate!

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Notes on the Bishop’s Transition

Jun 9, 2025 | Assembly 2025, News
We offer all the prayers for both Bishop Tim and Bishop-elect Emily.

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Emmaus Welcomed as Newest Congregation

Jun 2, 2025 | Assembly 2025, News
Soaking in the stories of God from Scripture propelled Emmaus to join God’s mission in their own community.

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