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 […]
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At The Dwelling, Winston-Salem, one of the synod’s mission starts, big things are happening. On Sunday, January 8, they hosted their first worship service at the Augsburg Community Center—their brand-new building! The new building triples their footprint and will allow them to feed more people, provide showers to more people, and become a hub for […]
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Hickory, celebrated their NewSong Worship Curator & Lead Musician, Emily Edwards, as she was consecrated into the ministry of Word and Service by the Lutheran Diaconal Association (LDA) on Sunday, February 5. The LDA is an independent, multi-Lutheran organization that forms, sends, and nurtures communities of deaconesses and deacons, and “supports […]
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After a devastating flood ravaged the outskirts of Canton, NC in the fall of 2021, youth and adult leaders from Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton joined with the youth and adult leaders from Taylorsville Presbyterian Church in Taylorsville to help serve and make a difference for those in need. Our faithful group, totaling […]
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Dinner, a gingerbread competition, and campfire carols. That’s how Church of the Wilderness, Durham, the synod’s newest mission start, celebrated Christmas this year. Pastor Meghan Richter, says that at each gathering this community uses poems for their benedictions. On Christmas, the benediction came from Edmund Sears’ “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.” (1849). […]
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About 40 St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Mt. Ulla, members gathered for lunch and service on September 18 for their God’s work. Our hands. 2022 service event. Some worked earlier in the week as well, baking and delivering cookies to local first-responder teams. Sunday’s event included tying blankets, but the main activity was discussion and learning […]
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Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church in Hildebran had a week-long intergenerational God’s work. Our hands. Baskets of supplies went to three elementary schools. Youth and grandparents baked cookies and made thank-you cards for our two fire stations of 70 people. Twenty-five Personal Care Kits were assembled along with socks-in-a-bag for the food bank to give with […]
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Morning Star Lutheran Church, Matthews, shared a fabulous God’s work. Our hands. weekend, beginning Friday night with The Gallery opening of our new art exhibit “How Can I Keep From Singing.” Energy emanated through the gathered crowd as conversations blended with music. God’s ongoing creativity is visible in our midst; we are filled and inspired […]
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Charlotte, is located in a residential neighborhood with a strong neighborhood association. Several years ago, the neighborhood created bike lanes on the street in front of the church and installed a bike lane mural in front of the sanctuary to honor the church’s mission of “Loving Not Judging.” So this year, […]
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Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter, Belmont partnered with local organizations for God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday. including House of Mercy, Bunny Blessings, and S.O.C.K.S, showing Serving the community for over 20 years, House of Mercy’s mission is to empower those living with HIV or AIDS in their transformation toward a more independent life. Providing […]
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