The 2022 Synod Gathering began with a stirring worship at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Hickory, celebrating the 50th (plus two!) Anniversary of the Ordination of Women. The joy of gathering in person for worship after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus was palpable and the gifts of women were showing at every turn. Rostered women—pastors and deacons—processed, […]
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Whenever controversial issues swirl, passionate voices express deep and sincere conviction and concern. At the same time, there are also always those who see a press release like this one, not to mention the social media response to it, and have no idea what it’s talking about or referring to. In case you’re in the
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NC Synod Vice President Diana Haywood writes: In July, native siblings throughout the ELCA invited churches to drape an orange cloth in an act of holy remembering—remembering native children killed in the boarding school movement. They shared: In honor and memory of the children of the First Nations people and of our Native children who
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Celebrations have been abundant this spring. Several rostered ministers of the NC Synod have been recognized with extraordinary honors; thanks be to God! The Rev. Jack Russell, pastor of Living Waters, Cherokee, received an honorary doctorate from Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory campus, at their commencement on Friday, May 6, in recognition of his faithful work as
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The first-ever Synod Gathering is happening this year, June 2-4, at Lenoir-Rhyne University! Bring a group from your congregation for one day, two days, or all three days of fellowship, worship, and learning opportunities. Deacon Tammy Jones West, our Synod Gathering planner says, “The target audience for this event is ALL NC Synod Lutherans. Everyone!
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The synod’s Re-Gathering Task Force met on March 9, 2022, to give attention to the latest trends of the COVID-19 pandemic across the synod. The new document states, “Federal, state, and local governments across the nation have substantially loosened their COVID protocols. At this time in the North Carolina Synod, we are suggesting the same.”
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Dear NC Synod, I recently talked to my son, Robert, and his dear wife, Maura, about my retirement. They were both super enthusiastic—“Do it, Mom!” My sisters came next. They were enthusiastic but started taking bets on how many days I’d last in retirement with nothing to do, plan, or organize. None of their numbers
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Valentine’s Day is all about LOVE. Beginning on Valentine’s Day, you’re invited to share that love with refugee neighbors being settled here in North Carolina. Your gifts to the Share the Love campaign will help provide grocery gift cards to these new neighbors. Watch the synod’s Facebook and Instagram from February 14 to February 28
Our Father, Greensboro, with the generous support of an NC Synod Peeler/Casey grant, was able to install a retractable awning above the double door area of God’s Garage, their food pantry program which serves several thousand visitors from the SW Greensboro area annually. The awning provides protection to volunteers as well as offering shelter for
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The North Carolina Synod has received yet one final grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. that allows the synod to continue its work with the Lifeline Fund. The new grant is in the amount of $250,000 and will cover two more years of Lifeline Grants. The first year of the new grant overlaps with the final
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