On God’s work. Our hands. Sunday, NC Synod congregations joined thousands of ELCA members across the country in a day of service, celebrating who we are as one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbors. From wrapping diapers to assembling welcome kits, from neighborhood cleanups to food collections, each act of service […]
The Rev. Yehiel Curry was elected as the next presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Phoenix, Ariz., on July 30, 2025. He will begin this role on Oct. 1, 2025, and be installed on Oct. 4 in Minneapolis. The installation is open to the public,
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We give thanks for Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and the twelve years she spent leading the ELCA. Take a look back on these fun and meaningful moments from her ministry. Download and share with your congregation: https://bit.ly/47JSnaw
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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
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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
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Congratulations to all newly-elected synod council members: Sylvia Black, Megan Bollinger, Brooke Watson-Summerour, John Lineberger, Brinkley Sugg, The Rev. Rachael Theisen, The Rev. Matt Hansen. Jill Nelson was elected as Synod Secretary. Cameron McCall was elected as Synod Vice President. Also elected were 4 members of the Committee on Discipline: Marty Adams, John Flemming, The Rev.
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This year’s assembly artwork was created by Amelia Osborne. A lifelong fine artist, raised on Oak Island, N.C., she studied fine arts with a focus on sculpture and recreation art therapy at Western Carolina. Amelia has worked in and curated galleries for over 30 years. Amelia, along with her partner, Tom Eure, are folk/Celtic musicians
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Thank you to all of the committees that have contributed their time and gifts to making Synod Assembly 2025 happen! Nominating Deacon Wayne Nelson, Chair The Rev. Sami Johnson The Rev. Russell Peek Ms. Aime Haith* Mr. Kai Thurow Deacon Susan Jackson The Rev. Michael Collins Ms. Peggy Poe The Rev. Athena Thomason-Bless Ms. Barbara
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Is your congregation’s livestream content only available on Facebook? If so, now is the time to take action! Facebook has updated its live video storage policy. As of February 19, new live broadcasts will only be available for 30 days before they are automatically removed. Additionally, archived live videos will only be accessible for 90
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SALISBURY, NC — Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC), the national Lutheran system, and other faith-based ministries were attacked by Elon Musk, and our resettlement of legal refugees has been stopped by the federal government. LSC is deeply concerned about the federal government’s halt of the longstanding, bipartisan-supported resettlement of legal refugees. This decision disrupts the lives
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