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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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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