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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The Rev. Dr. Albert Starr, Jr., who is a son of Church of the Abiding Savior, Lutheran, in Durham, and has had a long and faithful ministry to church, family, and community—including serving many years as a pastor in Los Angeles and as ELCA Director of African Descent Ministries—was celebrated at a special event on
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Greetings and blessings to you! In the United States, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In 1978, a bill was passed in the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter designating the first 10 days of the month as “Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week.” In 1992, this week of recognition
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For over two thousand years the ministry of the church is at its best when it is mutual. Yet Mutual Ministry often remains unaddressed except for a constitutionally-required committee that bears that name. This year’s Pre-Assembly workshop on Thursday, June 1, led by Pastor Mark Fitzsimmons, will begin in the morning with a focus on why this mutuality is necessary
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The final registration deadline for this year’s Synod Assembly is quickly approaching! Everyone—lay voting members, pastors, deacons, retired rostered folks, and guests—must be registered by Wednesday, May 10. Don’t delay; register today! Also, the negotiated rate for Sheraton Hotel rooms at Koury ends on Saturday, April 29. Room reservation is separate from assembly registration. Reserve
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When individual gifts are multiplied, beautiful things happen. That is most especially true with three faithful people of the NC Synod who gave generously to further God’s mission in the world. Michael Peeler, Virginia Casey, and Linda Kaelke each had a vision for ways their giving could extend beyond their lifetimes, and the ministries accomplished
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