Emmaus Welcomed as Newest Congregation
June 2, 2025 | Assembly 2025, News
Soaking in the stories of God from Scripture propelled Emmaus to join God’s mission in their own community.
As Bishop Tim Smith takes his sabbatical—from December 3 through February 29—the work of the synod will continue!
Pastor Phil Tonnesen will serve as Acting Bishop from December 3 through January 15, and Pastor CeCee Mills will then assume the role of Acting Bishop from January 16 through February 29. As acting bishops, they can do anything a regular bishop can do except ordain.
Attribution:
Synod Staff
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God’s Doing a New Thing
June 2, 2025 | Assembly 2025, News
For the first time in its history, the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America would have a female bishop.