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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Congratulations to Pastor Jennifer Ginn (retired, Salisbury) and the Women of the ELCA’s Gather magazine! The magazine’s editors submitted her piece, “Grounded hope” to the Associated Church Press awards committee and she won an award of merit in the Seasonal Article category. Read Pastor Jennifer’s award-winning seasonal story. Women of the ELCA staff received a […]
Created to be the body of Christ, the North Carolina Synod is more together. On the last day, youth from around North Carolina who will attend the ELCA Youth Gathering in just a few weeks joined Synod Gathering participants to worship, learn, grow, play, and serve. Following worship and a service opportunity, the afternoon closed […]
At the conclusion of the three days together at the Synod Gathering, participants had the opportunity to put into practice what they had heard and learned in worship and workshops! Lenoir-Rhyne’s Shuford Gymnasium was transformed into an assembly line where participants could package meals for the organization Rise Against Hunger. They may look like simple […]