Jodi Slattery, ELCA Executive for Governance, was the ELCA representative to our NC Synod Assembly. Jodi began her report with the ELCA Report video which will be shown at the assemblies of all 65 synods! In the video, the Assembly got a glimpse of a Minnesota congregation that has been situated in an immigrant community […]
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The Rev. Dr. Alfredo Oviedo was properly installed as an assistant to the bishop of the North Carolina Synod by Bishop Tim Smith at the 2023 NC Synod Assembly worship on Friday evening, June 2. The installation was overdue, as Pastor Oviedo began his call to serve as an assistant to the bishop for leadership
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Prior to the 2023 NC Synod Assembly, the bishop announced an audacious goal: our synod would raise $200,000 to cover the registration fees for all of the youth from the synod who plan to attend the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering. Raising this money will lessen barriers for youth and alleviate some of the stress for
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The ballroom was filled with hugs, laughter, smiles, and a palpable sense of the presence of the Holy. Lutheran folks gathered in Greensboro from all over the synod this weekend for the first on-site Assembly since 2019. Nearly every person who stepped up to a microphone expressed their gratitude for being together again in the
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Continuing this year’s Synod Assembly theme of “Who Do You Say I Am,” Bishop Tim Smith’s report focused on the North Carolina Synod’s joys and challenges as we continue to respond to the call that Jesus issues us. The bishop’s message, while relaying the stark realities our congregations face, was filled with inspiration and hope.
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Lutherans love to feed people! We heard about many ways to feed our neighbors during Assembly from stocking food pantries and cooking hot meals for those experiencing food insecurity to engaging in conversation with people who are feeling the pangs of loneliness. These ministries were often tied to the synod’s core values. Generosity of spirit
At the first session of this year’s synod assembly, after the Order for the Opening of the Assembly and a beautiful opening Bible study on the assembly theme, the Rev. Cassie McIntosh Overcash was elected to serve a four-year term as the new secretary of the synod. Pastor Cassie, who serves Grace, Thomasville, noted her
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Over 100 people gathered for the Pre-Assembly event at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. The Rev. Dr. Mark Fitzsimmons, the keynote speaker, made an insightful and inspiring presentation regarding Mutual Ministry for congregations. In the two morning sessions, Pastor Mark laid the groundwork for the day by noting that church ministry is “mutual” by
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NC Synod Assembly is right around the corner: only a week away! Rostered ministers and lay voting members will be gathered on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3 in Greensboro for business, learning, and worship. Here are some important things to know: Registration is closed. There is no onsite option for registering. If you missed the
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Celebration! As of Wednesday, August 2, the total amount pledged has grown to $152,000! From Bishop Tim Smith on May 4, 2023: I have exciting news to share! Last week, synod leadership set the audacious goal of helping to pay every NC Synod youth’s registration fee for the upcoming 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering! Synod Council
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