For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) The ancient prophets who foretold and described the coming Messiah proclaimed that the only path to peace is the pursuit of justice not just for […]
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Youthquake is a gathering for 3rd-5th grade from across the North Carolina Synod for fellowship, learning, service, and worship. This year’s leadership wanted to make the event more accessible to all youth within this age group across the state, so the synod hosted TWO Youthquake events—a Western Gathering at Lutheridge and an Eastern Gathering at […]
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Church Council Executive Committee approved Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s request for a 4-to-6-month leave of absence. Her leave starts Nov. 17, 2023. The Church Council appointed former bishop of the Southeastern Iowa Synod, the Rev. Michael Burk, as Presiding Bishop Pro Tem to care for the responsibilities of the […]
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My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? —Psalm 22:1 Dear church, As Lutherans, we are accustomed to holding tension between two truths. Thus the ELCA denounces the egregious acts of Hamas, acts that have led to unspeakable loss of […]
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All North Carolina Synod congregations are invited to order children’s ministry Advent kits now! Items will be shipped to the church with assembly instructions. All you need to do is assemble the kits and distribute them to the families! The kits will include some family activities and some individual ones. Cost is $10 per family. […]
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Rostered ministers of the North Carolina Synod will come together October 16-18 at Lutheridge for Fall Convocation: a time of inspiration, learning, and rest. The leaves are turning and almost 200 pastors and deacons will turn to this gathering for opportunities to meet with colleagues, make new connections, laugh and learn together, and be enriched […]
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Matching Funds for Maui: Make a contribution to help people affected in Maui by the August fires that devastated thousands of acres. For every $2 donated through Thrivent’s online giving platform or a Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing® donor-advised fund grant to an organization listed, Thrivent will add $1 up to $250,000. Learn more; give […]
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September is the month of remembrance for Indian Boarding Schools for the ELCA’s Truth and Healing Movement. The ELCA’s Truth & Healing Movement is an opportunity for members of the ELCA to increase our understanding of our colonizing impacts on Indigenous people in the past and present. There are several opportunities to learn, raise awareness, […]
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Together in Christ, your Mission Support dollars have supported the faithful people of Comunidad Amada de Cristo (Christ’s Beloved Community), the synod’s newest congregation. Together in Christ, we partnered to help welcome our newest neighbors seeking refuge in our communities. Together in Christ, we partnered to start a brand-new campus ministry in Wilmington, Wingspan. Mission […]
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of “God’s Work. Our Hands.” (GWOH) Sunday! On Sunday, September 10, 2023 congregations of the ELCA will join together for our annual day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA’s 25th anniversary. It continues to be an opportunity to celebrate who […]
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