Rostered ministers, SAMs, church professionals, and church musicians are invited to gather at Lutheridge for the NC Synod’s 2026 Fall Convocation, October 5-7. Please note: This year’s registration deadline is earlier than in previous years. Registration closes Tuesday, September 8, at 11:45 p.m., and the deadline is firm. If you plan to attend, please be […]
Know a student who could benefit from a supportive, grace-filled community during their college years? Help them discover campus ministry by connecting them with a Lutheran campus minister at their school. When you refer a student through Lutheran Campus Ministries (LuMin), a campus minister or student leader will personally reach out to extend a warm […]
This interview was originally published on the Living Lutheran website on June 16, 2026. Read the full article here. In 2012, my then-girlfriend, now my wife, Shelley, and I were visiting multiple churches in the Raleigh area. We came from different church backgrounds but had similar wants in a church. After our first visit to Good Shepherd, […]
No single word or image conveys the mystery of God; we need many images in lively conversation and even then, all our language cannot capture the fullness of the living God. In Sing Many Names, scholar and musician Zebulon Highben invites the reader into conversation with the abundant images for God in the Bible, dedicating […]
North Carolina Synod congregations are invited to apply for $500–$1,000 mini-grants to support immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in their communities. Made possible through a $5,000 Peeler/Casey Grant awarded to the NC Synod Immigration & Refugee Ministry Team, these grants will be able to help address the immediate and immense needs of local immigrants, refugees, […]
Calling all North Carolina Synod youth artists, doodlers, designers, and creative thinkers! Imagine Your Design Here. Your artwork could become the official North Carolina Synod t-shirt for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering. We’re looking for a design that captures the spirit, energy, and faith of our synod’s youth as we journey together to Minneapolis. This […]
Looking for a children’s ministry song that celebrates creativity, community, and God’s delight in creation? “And God Says It Is Good” is an original song written by Pastor Matt Canniff-Kesecker for the North Carolina Synod’s And God Says It Is Good initiative. Congregations are invited to use these free resources in worship, Sunday school, Vacation […]
On most weeknights during the summer months, college campuses tend to be quiet and deserted places. But on Thursday, May 28, Lenoir-Rhyne University’s (LRU) campus in Hickory, North Carolina, was buzzing with the sights and sounds of the NC Synod’s second biennial block party. From Thursday until Saturday, lay leaders and rostered ministers from around […]
Wow! This past weekend, the NC Synod gathered at Lenoir-Rhyne University. It was such a beautiful time. We came together to worship, learn, connect, and grow. This year’s theme was “Come and See, Go and Tell,” and throughout the gathering, it became clear that the Holy Spirit is moving across the NC Synod. After hearing […]
My name is Bradley English, and I am the newly appointed LYO Board representative on the North Carolina Synod Council. This past weekend, I had the pleasure of being the only youth participant at the Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University. The theme, “Come and See, Go and Tell,” was woven throughout the worship services, discussions, […]