Greetings and blessings to you! In the United States, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In 1978, a bill was passed in the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter designating the first 10 days of the month as “Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week.” In 1992, this week of recognition […]
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For over two thousand years the ministry of the church is at its best when it is mutual. Yet Mutual Ministry often remains unaddressed except for a constitutionally-required committee that bears that name. This year’s Pre-Assembly workshop on Thursday, June 1, led by Pastor Mark Fitzsimmons, will begin in the morning with a focus on why this mutuality is necessary […]
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The final registration deadline for this year’s Synod Assembly is quickly approaching! Everyone—lay voting members, pastors, deacons, retired rostered folks, and guests—must be registered by Wednesday, May 10. Don’t delay; register today! Also, the negotiated rate for Sheraton Hotel rooms at Koury ends on Saturday, April 29. Room reservation is separate from assembly registration. Reserve […]
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When individual gifts are multiplied, beautiful things happen. That is most especially true with three faithful people of the NC Synod who gave generously to further God’s mission in the world. Michael Peeler, Virginia Casey, and Linda Kaelke each had a vision for ways their giving could extend beyond their lifetimes, and the ministries accomplished […]
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The NC Synod African Descent Strategy Team, in their inaugural effort to live into their commitment of celebrating elders, is hosting a special celebration for Durham, NC’s own the Rev. Dr. Albert Starr, Jr., who has served his church, family, and community for many decades. Your presence is requested! The celebration is happening on Saturday, […]
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This week the Crumley Archives presents Prisoner by Choice: The Frankie San Story which will premiere on Thursday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Nickelodeon Theater in downtown Columbia, SC. This film tells the story of Frankie San who came to the United States after being saved from the depths of suicidal disillusionment in post-WWII […]
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NC Synod’s ELCA Youth Gathering Champion, Deacon Beka Forst, will be hosting a Zoom call for those interested in learning more about the upcoming ELCA Youth Gathering. Beka will be joined by Deacon Tammy Jones West, ELCA Youth Gathering Director, for the most inside scoop possible. Join the call to hear more about the theme, […]
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The North Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission (LMIM) held their annual gathering on Saturday, March 11, at Grace, Salisbury, and the day was marked with a big celebration! The organization marked its 100th anniversary with Bishop Tim Smith as the keynote speaker and a full day of honoring the good work of Lutheran Men in […]
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The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer has been announced as rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) of Lenoir-Rhyne University, located in Columbia, SC. In this role, Rimmer will serve as the lead academic and church administrator for LTSS and work to further develop the seminary to an exemplary status within the ELCA. A […]
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At The Dwelling, Winston-Salem, one of the synod’s mission starts, big things are happening. On Sunday, January 8, they hosted their first worship service at the Augsburg Community Center—their brand-new building! The new building triples their footprint and will allow them to feed more people, provide showers to more people, and become a hub for […]
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