Celebrations have been abundant this spring. Several rostered ministers of the NC Synod have been recognized with extraordinary honors; thanks be to God! The Rev. Jack Russell, pastor of Living Waters, Cherokee, received an honorary doctorate from Lenoir-Rhyne University, Hickory campus, at their commencement on Friday, May 6, in recognition of his faithful work as […]
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The first-ever Synod Gathering is happening this year, June 2-4, at Lenoir-Rhyne University! Our Synod Gathering keynote speaker, Jacqueline Bussie—author, professor, and theologian—will present “Three Rules Christians Should Break” on Thursday and “Love Without Limits” (from her book by the same name) on Friday. Be sure to bring your own copy to Synod Gathering for […]
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Synod Gathering is about reuniting, worshiping, and learning with each other after such a long period of physical separation. The registration deadline is May 16! After registering, you will receive a link to choose which learning opportunities you would like to attend. View the growing list of choices including, The Birth of Mirth: Laughter Is Good Medicine!; Introduction […]
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) observed its 35thanniversary on April 30. On this date in 1987, the ELCA constitution was adopted during the opening session of the Constituting Convention in Columbus, Ohio. The ELCA was formed from a merger of three Lutheran churches – the American Lutheran Church, the Association of Evangelical Lutheran […]
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The first-ever Synod Gathering is happening this year, June 2-4, at Lenoir-Rhyne University! Bring a group from your congregation for one day, two days, or all three days of fellowship, worship, and learning opportunities. D Tuesday, April 26, is the last day of early-bird registration for the first-ever Synod Gathering. Save up to $20! Unlike Synod Assembly, the Synod Gathering […]
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For many years the Michael Peeler/Virginia Casey Funds have blessed our synod, rostered ministers, congregations, and agencies and institutions. The Michael Peeler Fund was established in 1955 under the will of Michael Peeler, a Salisbury businessman and member of St. John’s, Salisbury. The income gifted to the North Carolina Synod was “to be used by the […]
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The first-ever Synod Gathering is happening this year, June 2-4, at Lenoir-Rhyne University! Bring a group from your congregation for one day, two days, or all three days of fellowship, worship, and learning opportunities. Deacon Tammy Jones West, our Synod Gathering planner says, “The target audience for this event is ALL NC Synod Lutherans. Everyone! […]
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The synod’s Re-Gathering Task Force met on March 9, 2022, to give attention to the latest trends of the COVID-19 pandemic across the synod. The new document states, “Federal, state, and local governments across the nation have substantially loosened their COVID protocols. At this time in the North Carolina Synod, we are suggesting the same.” […]
Read MoreAgain this year, in hopes of giving our ministers a break or an alternative option—not to compete!—Bishop Tim Smith will be leading an NC Synod-sponsored Bible study on the Gospel of Luke during Lent for five consecutive Thursdays, beginning March 10 and concluding on April 7 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. Note we will not meet the […]
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Dear NC Synod, I recently talked to my son, Robert, and his dear wife, Maura, about my retirement. They were both super enthusiastic—“Do it, Mom!” My sisters came next. They were enthusiastic but started taking bets on how many days I’d last in retirement with nothing to do, plan, or organize. None of their numbers […]
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