On-going Response LDR Carolinas is at work responding to the flooding caused by Debby, both along the coast—and in Greensboro! Flood waters are slowly receding in many areas; LDR Carolinas continues to work in partnership with other organizations to assist local residents’ recovery. Thanks to volunteers who have already helped respond to the localized flooding in […]
Responding to Tropical Storm Debby Read More »
As the Carolinas prepare for the impact of Hurricane Debby, folks in the North Carolina Synod can look to LDR Carolinas for helpful updates. While the exact path of the storm can change, we should be prepared for heavy rain and high winds across large portions of both Carolinas. LDR Carolinas Facebook page is full
Responding to Hurricane Debby Read More »
The NC Synod office located in Salisbury, NC is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Finance and Administration. This director serves as the day-to-day person for all financial matters and tasks as well as constitutional, legal, and property matters. The director supervises office admin staff. Basic bookkeeping, database systems, and journal entries
Synod Office Seeking Applications Read More »
As we begin the slow walk to Easter, we’re also approaching the end of the Bishop’s Challenge for Refugee Hospitality. The work of welcome never actually ends, but this upcoming Easter season we will take a moment to celebrate, reflect, and share our stories from the Bishop’s Challenge. Since Bishop Tim Smith invited North Carolina
Three Ways to Join the Bishop’s Challenge Read More »
Youthquake is a gathering for 3rd-5th grade from across the North Carolina Synod for fellowship, learning, service, and worship. This year’s leadership wanted to make the event more accessible to all youth within this age group across the state, so the synod hosted TWO Youthquake events—a Western Gathering at Lutheridge and an Eastern Gathering at
Sharing Joy Across the Synod Read More »
On Saturday, June 10, the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Wheeler joined the Racial Justice Network of the North Carolina Synod for a reading of his book, US: The Resurrection of American Terror at St. Paul’s Durham. The Rev. Dr. Wheeler also preached at the congregation on Sunday, June 11. Dr. Wheeler is “a retired ELCA pastor,
Confronted By the Words Read More »
Para el texto en español vea abajo. There is something in a name. Comunidad Amada de Cristo. Christ’s Beloved Community. Comunidad Amada de Cristo (Christ’s Beloved Community) in Winston-Salem is an ecumenical (Lutheran/Episcopal) and bilingual (Spanish/English) ministry that serves as a food distribution hub for hundreds in that community of south Winston. In fact, over
Newest Congregation: Comunidad Amada de Cristo Read More »
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And
Reconciliation and Love Read More »
After voting and presentations had ended and all that was left of the NC Assembly were closing remarks, gratitude, and reflections from Vice President Diana Haywood, Pastor Greg Williams came to the stage for the Report of the Officers and Staff as well as an item that wasn’t on the agenda. Pastor Greg invited all synod
What do the Walt Disney Company, the bulldozer, the instant camera, and Lutheran Men in Mission have in common? They all turn 100 years old in 2023! In 1923, ten men had a vision of starting new Lutheran churches in North Carolina, but in order to do so, they would need to have money available
NC Lutheran Men In Mission Celebrates 100 Years Read More »
