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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LDR Carolinas is again offering mini-grants (typically $500 to $750) to assist congregations in the NC and SC Synods. These should be used toward congregational preparedness projects, including purchases like security equipment, generators, AEDs, and first aid kits or training. Applications are due by Friday, February 28. Questions? Contact LDR Carolinas Coordinators Ray Sipe or […]
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The bishop’s election process is overseen by the NC Synod Council along with the ELCA Office of the Secretary and ELCA Presiding Bishop. Asa a key step in our discernment, Synod council is requesting the input of the synod—that’s YOU and others in your congregation!—for the creation of a synodwide Ministry Site Profile (MSP), similar […]
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At the December Synod Council meeting, NC Synod Vice President Diana Haywood announced the appointment of two committees for the purpose of accomplishing the important task of electing a bishop at the upcoming synod assembly. VP Haywood outlined the particulars of this important task earlier this fall. The Bishop’s Transition Committee, chaired by Deacon Tammy […]
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I Baptize You with Water As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie […]
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Unfortunately, we have had to postpone the Resilient Bridge Building Class scheduled for next week, beginning January 6, 2025. Watch for updated information from LDR Carolinas!
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Grants totaling $3,341,100 were awarded last week from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC)’s Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to support continuing relief and recovery services in Western North Carolina. With this round, more than $12.8 million has been awarded to nonprofit organizations across 18 counties, including the Qualla Boundary. A $2,000,000 grant […]
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