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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Para el texto en español vea abajo. A Statement on Hope in Action Dutch Jesuit Priest, Henri Nouwen once wrote, “There is always reason to hope…even when our eyes are filled with tears.” As leaders of Christian traditions across many states from Virginia to the Caribbean, we are people of hope. But our hope is
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Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the Resilient Bridge Building Class scheduled for next week, beginning January 6, 2025. Watch for updated information from LDR Carolinas!
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This post was originally posted to the Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas blog. Several individuals and congregations have asked how we can help provide some Christmas cheer for families impacted by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. We had an idea, but wanted to follow our own advice to not just send stuff without determining what
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The North Carolina Synod has branded t-shirts and sweatshirts available through the web store, Bonfire. Beginning today and for the foreseeable future, all profits from these sales will go to the NC Synod Disaster Fund to support NC Synod congregations and rostered ministers affected by Hurricane Helene and the recent unnamed storm in southeastern NC.
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WE ARE MORE—That was the theme of the 2024 North Carolina Synod Gathering, rooted in Romans 8:31-37. At Synod Gathering, 5 leaders from the North Carolina Synod reflected on this passage and what it means to be more together in Christ in a podcast hosted by Pastor Jennifer Shimota and Pastor Phil Tonnesen. Episodes will
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