The 2023 NC Synod Fall Convocation for rostered ministers, church professionals, and assigned SAMs will be a gathering place to be inspired, learn, worship, rest, and have fellowship. Keynote speaker, the Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, will walk with us sharing insights, life experiences, and fresh knowledge associated with homiletics, the role of the Holy […]
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At the 2023 NC Synod Assembly in June, Resolution 23.02 “Regarding Access to Abortion in North Carolina” was adopted by a vote of 199 in favor, 40 opposed, and 25 abstentions. The second part of the resolution encourages rostered ministers to engage congregations in a study of the ELCA Social Statement on Abortion as well
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Genesis Generations, this summer’s Bible Reading Plan, featured something new for the first time! Readers could respond to readings and contemplation with a creative response. This year, two readers submitted their own visio divina of one of the daily devotions of Genesis Generations. Pastor Rosemary Peek (Shepherd of the Hills, Sylva) shared her watercolor painting,
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Evening vespers, S’mores, ropes courses, and God’s abundant love. That and so much more is what hundreds of campers are finding this summer at the three camps supported by the NC Synod—Camp Agapé (Agapé+Kure Beach Ministries), Lutherock, and Lutheridge (NovusWay Ministries). On three consecutive Fridays of July, these camps are taking over the synod’s social
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From Monday, July 17, through Thursday, July 20, rostered ministers of this church gathered for the 2023 ELCA Rostered Ministers Gathering in Phoenix, AZ—right in the middle of a heatwave with unprecedented temperatures. Several dozen NC Synod rostered ministers made the trek to Phoenix to experience fellowship, renewal, continuing education, worship, and Bible study with
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Let’s read the Bible together this summer! Join this summer’s Bible Reading Plan, Genesis Generations, which begins on Sunday, July 2, and concludes Saturday, July 17. There are several ways to participate. Read Subscribe here to receive a daily email in your inbox. (If you’d like to subscribe after July 1, please email Catherine Fink
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Who do you say Jesus is? By knowing and proclaiming Jesus’ identity, we can live fully into the call that God extends for us, living out our faith in ways that we didn’t dream possible. During the 2023 Synod Assembly, learning about the way that Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Greensboro lives out their identity
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On Saturday, June 10, the North Carolina Synod celebrated the graduation and commissioning of the first SAM (Synod Authorized Ministers) class at Haven, Salisbury. The road has been long for these folks, many of whom began by completing the synod’s lay preaching program and then applying to continue in the SAM program. Bishop Tim Smith
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Beginning her reflections by giving thanks to God for leading and guiding her as our vice president, NC Synod Vice President Diana Haywood informed us that her mantra, “North Carolina is the place to be!” was fulfilled this assembly. Utilizing our core values as a lens to reflect upon this year’s theme of “Who Do
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Congratulations to all newly-elected synod council members: Pat Phillips, Susan Harris, Mark Howell, Robert Arndt, Matt Hansen, Jill Nelson, the Rev. Jennifer Shimota, the Rev. Terrance Jacob, the Rev. Jerome Cloninger, and the Rev. Jennifer Ginn. We celebrate the election of the following 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly voting members: the Rev. Jack Russell, Deacon Katie
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