Synod Gathering 2024 began with a stirring opening worship in P.E. Monroe Auditorium at Lenoir-Rhyne University with Bishop Tim Smith preaching. Bishop Smith, introduced the Gathering Scripture text (Romans 8:37) and reminded us, “You are not enough, and neither am I….but in Christ, WE are more than enough.” The most recent Lay Preaching cohort was […]
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Help NC Synod youth collect lanterns for the ELCA Youth Gathering Hurricane Relief Kits! Lanterns purchased should be shipped directly to New Orleans, but each lantern will be represented by a balloon and placed in Bishop Smith’s car during the Block Party at Synod Gathering (Thursday, May 30, from 6-8 p.m.). Together we can support […]
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The 2024 Synod Gathering is less than one week away! Beginning on Thursday, May 30, over 300 NC Synod Lutherans will gather in Hickory over the three days of this event. If you cannot attend this year, you can still connect to the learning, inspiration, worship, and generosity of the Synod Gathering from home! Ways […]
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On Saturday, June 1, at 1 p.m., we will gather together in Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Moretz Gym to pack 70,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger. This is a great service project for all ages with several different stations to suit varied abilities. Just as we belong to one body in Christ, we belong to each other. […]
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There is one week left to register for the 2024 Synod Gathering at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory—Thursday, May 30, Friday, May 31, and Saturday, June 1—to gather with Lutherans from all across North Carolina. Registration is open through Wednesday, May 15. Register today! The Gathering’s theme, from Romans 8:37—in all these things WE ARE MORE […]
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The 2024 NC Synod Gathering—Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 1, at Lenoir-Rhyne in Hickory—will feature two special guests presenting keynotes: the Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine, who will speak on the Gathering theme on Thursday, and Iain Chester, ELCA Director of Innovation, who will speak on Friday. Each of the three days of Synod Gathering […]
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Synod Gathering 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, May 30 – Saturday, June 1, at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory. Church members and visitors, pastors, and deacons from across the synod will gather to develop community, grow in faith, and grow skills for building God’s church. All are invited! YOU are invited! Watch Bishop Tim’s Invitation Video. […]
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In his Easter 2024 sermon, Bishop Tim reminds us that resurrection work begins with our hospitality and willingness to open our lives and hearts to the strangers among us. When we welcome and show hospitality to the stranger, we welcome Christ himself! Nearly 60% of the congregations in the North Carolina Synod have helped in […]
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Dear NovusWay Family, Over the last several months, we, as the Board of Directors for NovusWay and our co-CEOs Mike and Mitzie, have shared multiple announcements outlining the current financial realities for the ministry and the steps taken to help mitigate them and place the ministry on a path of sustainability. Today, we share two […]
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Most beloved NC Synod Siblings, The deep and abiding grace of God in Christ be with you all! By now many of you are aware of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University’s announcement that it is planning to move from Columbia, South Carolina, to the main campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University (LRU) in Hickory, […]
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