As North Carolina Synod Bishop Timothy Smith opened his final report, he reminded us about God’s calling in our lives and ministries. Using a quote from the Heidelberg Disputation, “A theology of glory calls good evil and evil good. A theology of the cross calls the thing what it actually is,” Smith informed the assembly […]

More than fifty people from over thirty congregations across North Carolina gathered on Thursday morning, May 29, prior to the beginning of the NC Synod Assembly, for the pre-assembly event led by Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas (LDRC). The Revs. Ray and Ruth Ann Sipe, LDRC disaster coordinators, facilitated this time for congregations to come learn […]

Congratulations to all newly-elected synod council members: Sylvia Black, Megan Bollinger, Brooke Watson-Summerour, John Lineberger, Brinkley Sugg, The Rev. Rachael Theisen, The Rev. Matt Hansen. Jill Nelson was elected as Synod Secretary. Cameron McCall was elected as Synod Vice President. Also elected were 4 members of the Committee on Discipline: Marty Adams, John Flemming, The Rev. […]

This year’s assembly artwork was created by Amelia Osborne. A lifelong fine artist, raised on Oak Island, N.C., she studied fine arts with a focus on sculpture and recreation art therapy at Western Carolina. Amelia has worked in and curated galleries for over 30 years. Amelia, along with her partner, Tom Eure, are folk/Celtic musicians […]

Thank you to all of the committees that have contributed their time and gifts to making Synod Assembly 2025 happen! Nominating Deacon Wayne Nelson, Chair The Rev. Sami Johnson The Rev. Russell Peek Ms. Aime Haith* Mr. Kai Thurow Deacon Susan Jackson The Rev. Michael Collins Ms. Peggy Poe The Rev. Athena Thomason-Bless Ms. Barbara […]