The synod’s Re-Gathering Task Force met on February 28 to give attention to Governor Cooper’s recent Executive Order #195, effective February 26 through March 26, 2021. Thankfully, North Carolina’s COVID-19 numbers are trending in a more hopeful direction. Even as more people receive vaccinations, the 3 Ws are still the best protection from getting and […]

We need your help! Months ago, synod staff learned that Yahoo and AOL have been flagging emails sent from our office—from @nclutheran.org addresses—as Spam. They’ve been either not delivered at all or just sent to Spam folders. We have now been assured by our IT company that Yahoo and AOL are now allowing our emails […]

The NC Synod is blessed with two marvelous camping ministries that cover the whole state and beyond: NovusWay Ministries (Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs, & Lutheranch) and Agapé+Kure Beach Ministries (Camp Agapé & Kure Beach). Both ministries are currently seeking staff for summer 2021. Camp Agapé staff change lives, plant seeds of faith, serve others, and […]

As we continue to lean into being a church committed to racial justice, the synod’s African Descent Strategy Team (ADST) is leading a census of people of color in our synod. Please send this form to people of color in your congregation and invite them to add their contact information. Our deep desire is to […]

Due to the extension of the stay-at-home order for NC, we are unable to gather in February to produce this event with our LYO Board. Thus, we are postponing LYO until the weekend of April 17-18. We hope you will be able to join us for LYO at the later date! The new registration deadline […]

Back by popular demand! Bishop Tim Smith will lead a synod-wide Bible Study on the book of Isaiah on Thursdays from February 11 to March 25 at 7 p.m. The class will be virtual via Zoom. Following each session, recordings will be available to watch at your convenience. Register here to receive a weekly email […]

One Christmas, years ago when I was a child, I tearfully told my grandmother how a close friend I’d given a gift to had gone the whole blessed holiday without giving me a thing. She flicked her newspaper, turned one page, and said, “Just remember, the Bible says it’s better to give than to receive.” […]

Holy Week and Easter Even as we cannot gather in person during this time of social distancing, we are gathering online—with live worship using Zoom and by pre-recorded video. Below are worship options available from the synod office and congregations across the synod as we move through Holy Week toward the celebration of the Resurrection […]