Discuss and learn more about the new social statement, “Civic Life and Faith,” set to be voted on at the 2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly. This document aims to be a faithful and considered statement of our beliefs and values around the role of the church in public and political life, written to guide and inspire […]
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WE ARE MORE—That was the theme of the 2024 North Carolina Synod Gathering, rooted in Romans 8:31-37. At Synod Gathering, 5 leaders from the North Carolina Synod reflected on this passage and what it means to be more together in Christ in a podcast hosted by Pastor Jennifer Shimota and Pastor Phil Tonnesen. Episodes will […]
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On-going Response LDR Carolinas is at work responding to the flooding caused by Debby, both along the coast—and in Greensboro! Flood waters are slowly receding in many areas; LDR Carolinas continues to work in partnership with other organizations to assist local residents’ recovery. Thanks to volunteers who have already helped respond to the localized flooding in […]
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As the Carolinas prepare for the impact of Hurricane Debby, folks in the North Carolina Synod can look to LDR Carolinas for helpful updates. While the exact path of the storm can change, we should be prepared for heavy rain and high winds across large portions of both Carolinas. LDR Carolinas Facebook page is full […]
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The NC Synod office located in Salisbury, NC is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Finance and Administration. This director serves as the day-to-day person for all financial matters and tasks as well as constitutional, legal, and property matters. The director supervises office admin staff. Basic bookkeeping, database systems, and journal entries […]
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For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us (Ephesians 2:14). Just a few weeks ago in (her) June column for Living Lutheran (Bishop Elizabeth Eaton) wrote, “I can’t think of an election cycle more fraught and divisive […]
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The ELCA Youth Gathering is a triennial event for high school-aged Lutherans from around the world. This year’s ELCA Youth Gathering, “Created to Be,” takes place Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 20 in New Orleans with 18,000 in attendance including almost 400 from the North Carolina Synod. The evening live-stream sessions begin at 7 p.m. […]
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Meeting under the theme “Created to Be,” nearly 16,000 youth, adult leaders, and others from the ELCA will participate in the ELCA Youth Gathering in New Orleans, La., July 16-20. The Gathering brings together high school age Lutherans from across the country and overseas for faith formation, worship, fellowship, and service. Over three days, youth […]
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Synod means walking together. For the last eight years, I have been walking with congregations and leaders as the NC Synod Director of Finance and Administration. It has been eight of the best years of my professional and personal life. I have had the opportunity to welcome two children into the world, develop relationships with […]
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Elizabeth A. Eaton, Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, was recently installed as Chair of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA’s (NCC) Governing Board during a service held at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington, D.C. The May 15 installation and worship service was attended by NCC Governing Board members, […]
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