Beautiful to be the church
“The more I learned about Christ’s Beloved Community, the more I thought, ‘This is a beautiful thing!
On a beautiful Thursday in October, a small group of us traveled from various spots around the synod to the south side of Winston-Salem. Based on the tiendas and taquerias in the surrounding neighborhoods, we could have easily been in southeast Florida or south Texas. The parking lot was filled with vehicles, folks were mowing the grass and trimming the hedges, volunteers were plentiful throughout the building, music was being practiced in the worship space, and lunch was being prepared. We gathered that day for as current and potential mission partners to hear the stories of Christ’s Beloved Community (CBC)/Comunidad Amada de Cristo. (more…)
Lutheran Chapel serves first responders
Lutheran Chapel, China Grove, celebrated “God’s work. Our hands.” on Tuesday, October 29, through serving a community meal for Southern Rowan County first responders. Hamburgers and hot dogs with the trimmings were served to policemen, firemen, EMT’s, and sheriff’s department personnel from staff in Kannapolis, Landis, China Grove, and Salisbury. Special guest was Sheriff Kevin Auten from Salisbury. Members from Lutheran Chapel prepared the meal under the leadership of Council President Steve Beaver.
Story submitted by Pastor Susan Bame.
Identifying Core Values
Some of you (I hope) will recognize what we’ve referred to as our Purpose/Vision Statement or our Guiding Principles for the NC Synod. To refresh your memory, here it is:
God calls the NC Synod of the ELCA to…
- Cultivate and Celebrate Vital Congregations
- Identify, Equip and Nurture Whole & Healthy Leaders
- Embrace & Engage in Collaboration
- Proclaim the Promise of the Resurrection with a Prophetic Voice
…all for the sake of the world. (more…)