CHARLOTTE — The impact of the life and pontificate of Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88, had a transformative effect on Catholics around the world and here at home. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Michael Martin in 2024 and influenced the ministry of many leaders across the Diocese of Charlotte. Bishop […]
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HICKORY, N.C. — Lenoir-Rhyne University has selected Summer McGee, Ph.D, as the institution’s 13th president. Her appointment was enthusiastically approved by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees after a national search. McGee, the current president of Salem Academy and College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, will assume the presidency on July 1, continuing a distinguished academic career at […]
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Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with pure nard, this incredibly costly, precious substance. Then she dried his feet with her hair. In the Gospel story on the last Sunday in Lent, we hear about Jesus visiting with his dear friends, Martha, Mary, and Lazarus. This happened just after Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead. And […]
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The first bridge build—Stoney Creek—is underway! Mennonite Disaster Service (MDS) and Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas (LDRC) are partnering to fund and build bridges in Western NC—and the first bridge build began on Monday, March 24, 2025! Many families whose bridges were destroyed by Hurricane Helene need bridges to cross creeks to and from their […]
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We were saddened to receive the news of the resignation of our Director for Evangelical Mission, Pastor Danielle DeNise. Read her letter here. Dear Bishop Smith & Synod Leadership, I’m writing to share my resignation as the Director for Evangelical Mission in the North Carolina Synod effective March 17, 2025. I began this work when […]
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You’re invited! Bridging Together partners, Mennonite Disaster Service & Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas, invite you to a Resilient Bridge Building Workshop led by Johann Zimmerman from JZ Engineering. On Monday, March 24, the workshop, “Presentation & Demonstration of the Pile Driving Technique,” will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude around 11:30 a.m. with lunch. Arrive at the location—48 Stoney […]
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ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton speaks to the church about the need to check in on one another during this time of great anxiety and fear for so many members. “We may not know what tomorrow brings, but we have each other. And we have the promise of a God who meets us in our […]
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It’s March! You know that means it’s time for March Campus Ministry Madness! This month-long digital friendraising event for ELCA Campus Ministry organizations is an opportunity for campus ministries to work together to raise awareness about campus ministry and to connect campus ministry alumni and supporters. Financially support your favorite campus ministry and help them […]
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SALISBURY, NC — Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC), the national Lutheran system, and other faith-based ministries were attacked by Elon Musk, and our resettlement of legal refugees has been stopped by the federal government. LSC is deeply concerned about the federal government’s halt of the longstanding, bipartisan-supported resettlement of legal refugees. This decision disrupts the lives […]
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Para el texto en español vea abajo. A Statement on Hope in Action Dutch Jesuit Priest, Henri Nouwen once wrote, “There is always reason to hope…even when our eyes are filled with tears.” As leaders of Christian traditions across many states from Virginia to the Caribbean, we are people of hope. But our hope is […]
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