Stories of Ministry

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God with Us

Jul 14, 2025 |
Comfort is a community of open, loving members eager to collaborate.

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First, Greensboro, Centenarian Couple Celebrates 79 Years

Jun 30, 2025 |
Their secret to a long marriage? They credit a strong faith in God, a love of people, and the understanding that people will sometimes disagree.

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Emmaus Welcomed as Newest Congregation

Jun 16, 2025 |
Soaking in the stories of God from Scripture propelled Emmaus to join God’s mission in their own community.

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Living Examples of the Church Today

Jun 13, 2025 |
Their responses and excitement to be living examples of Christ reminded me that you’re never too old to try something new when it comes to being an active member in the church.

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I Am Not Worried

May 19, 2025 |
Community is power. It’s empathy. And, it’s love.

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Reconciliation’s Project: Dignity. Period.

May 19, 2025 |
The mission touched their hearts and the response from the congregation and community was overwhelming.

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St. Mark’s, Asheville’s REDress Project

May 19, 2025 |
The red dresses stand empty, symbolizing the absence of women who are no longer present.

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All We Need Is Here

Apr 14, 2025 |
God shows up in even the smallest of places; a one-size-fits-all approach to ministry just does not work.

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St. Paul’s Preschool: Nurturing Growth

Mar 31, 2025 |
The preschool at St. Paul's, Durham, expanded their outdoor classroom after the pandemic.

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Advocating in an Interconnected Church

Mar 17, 2025 |
Pastor Thomas Johnston writes about his participation in an ELCA Witness in Society Young Adult Immersion Trip.

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A Need for Accessibility

Feb 17, 2025 |
A Ministry Team dreams about how the North Carolina Synod might better love and serve the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

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Hope Won

Jan 20, 2025 |
Lord of Life, Garner is no longer in the midst of transition but has embraced full resurrection.

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Abiding Savior Gives and Receives Hope

Jan 20, 2025 |
The driveways that provided access to Abiding Savior, Fairview were completely destroyed but that didn’t stop ministry from happening! 

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A Space for Grace

Jan 19, 2025 |
Rejoicing in God’s growing ministry at Christus Victor, Durham.

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Sharing the Warmth of Christmas

Jan 6, 2025 |
Three NC Synod congregations converged on the “Merry Main Street Christmas” festival held in Burnsville to distribute handmade quilts.

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