The two resolutions brought to the 2023 NC Synod Assembly by the assembly’s Reference & Counsel Committee, chaired this year by Pastor Richard Graf, were both approved after a time of discussion. Rostered ministry candidate, Rahim Brown (pictured above), served as assembly chaplain and faithfully led the assembly in prayer before each deliberation. NC23.01 RESOLUTION […]
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One of the treasured traditions of our time together at a synod assembly is the celebration of congregational anniversaries and rostered minister ordination anniversaries. Every assembly we look forward to celebrating the faithful ministries of congregations and leaders! Rostered ministers (pastors and deacons) celebrating 25 years in the gospel ministry are: The Reverend Charlene L.
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This year’s display tables brought attention to the many ministries happening across the synod—ministry teams as well as synod agencies and institutions. LDR Carolinas perhaps had the coolest giveaway to be won via raffle: a weather radio! When can you say you won one of those at assembly? The fun table—Children, Youth & Family (CYF)
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Deacon Michelle Walka, artist, created four original 2’x6′ banners (acrylic on canvas) for this year’s assembly using the theme text, “Who do you say that I am?”: an exploration of the synod’s core values. Deacon Michelle shared an artist statement to give us a glimpse into the creative process for her work. As I reflected
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During Bible Study on Friday morning, Pastor Tuhina Rasche challenged, “‘Who do you say that I am?’ May that question trouble us, inspire us, and lead us to be curious about where the Spirit is leading us in our time together.” Later in the day, Pastor Mike Ward encouraged us to respond, “I am a
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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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