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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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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