Help NC Synod Youth Attend the ELCA Youth Gathering
September 3, 2026 | News
The NC Synod raising $200,000 to cover registration for every NC Synod youth who wants to attend.
Relief for the hungry
Esther’s Heart is a non-profit ministry in Concord committed to serving God and the needs of others through character empowerment, support, encouragement, motivation and hunger relief. Thanks to a grant from the synod’s Peeler/Casey Funds, Esther’s Heart was able to fill backpacks to go home with hungry children for a month of weekends.
During 2016, seventeen different groups helped fill 4,595 bags which fed children at six area schools in addition to others in need indicated by social service agencies. Esther’s Heart says, “We welcome the opportunity to impact the lives of youth to make a difference in their families, schools, communities and the Kingdom of God.”
During 2016, seventeen different groups helped fill 4,595 bags which fed children at six area schools in addition to others in need indicated by social service agencies. Esther’s Heart says, “We welcome the opportunity to impact the lives of youth to make a difference in their families, schools, communities and the Kingdom of God.”
A grant from the synod’s Michael Peeler/Virginia Casey Funds was given to help Esther’s Heart feed the hungry. What ministry near you needs help? Apply by June 30.
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Fall Convocation Registration Deadline Is September 8
August 28, 2026 | News
Rostered ministers, SAMs, church professionals, and church musicians are invited to gather at Lutheridge for the NC Synod's 2026 Fall Convocation, October 5-7.