North Carolina Synod Communications aims to build relationships and tell stories together so that God's beloved can feel a sense of belonging.
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Partners
Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)
PRC offers online resources for all ministry areas including Communications—free to all NC Synod congregations.
Caffeinated Church
Caffeinated Church offers support to communicators and administrators through webinars, mentorships, and interactive meetings. Contact synod communications about a membership!
Stories of Ministry
God is active! Stories of ministry share how God is present, relationships are forming, and lives are transforming in congregations, in communities, and across the synod!
More than Fun and Games
Nov 18, 2024 | Stories of Ministry
Stitching & Sharing Beautiful Creations
Nov 18, 2024 | Stories of Ministry
NC Synod News
News from congregations and partners across the NC Synod.
Bishop's Reflections
The Rev. Dr. Timothy M. Smith, bishop, writes a monthly reflection.
Share Your Story
Thank you for sharing stories of the ways we are church together rooted in our synod core values.
Relationship. Generosity. Reconciliation. Christ-Centered.
Podcasts
Let's read the Bible together! The 2023 Bible Reading Plan, Genesis Generations, will be back for Part II summer 2024!
We Are More—That was the theme of the 2024 North Carolina Synod Gathering, rooted in Romans 8:31-37. At Synod Gathering, five leaders from this synod reflected on this passage and what it means to be more together in Christ in a podcast hosted by Pastor Jennifer Shimota and Pastor Phil Tonnesen.
Sign Up for a 1-Hour Zoom Consultation
Do you have specific questions about social media, your website, or your communications strategy? We are here to help!
Schedule a Zoom consultation with the NC Synod Communications Team.
Communicators Facebook Group
You're invited to join an online community of NC Synod church communicators—made up of volunteers, deacons, church administrators, pastors, and anyone who passionate about storytelling, online ministry, and keeping congregations informed!
Resources and Tips for Church Communicators
Weekly Social Media Graphics
Weekly Social Media GraphicsNC Synod provides weekly square graphics of lectionary texts and prayers from Sundays and Seasons for congregations to download and schedule.
Additional Promotional Graphics
Canva for Nonprofits
Canva for Nonprofits offers free professional accounts for non profits. These accounts include access to templates, music, video, and copyright-free images.
Prefer Adobe products? Check out Adobe Express.
ELCA Technology Discounts
Several tech vendors offer ELCA Technology Discounts for congregations.
Looking for the Synod Gathering workshop presentation?
22 in 22 Presentation Slides
22 in 2022 Handout
Online Worship: Digital Ministry
Reels for Ministry
e-News Archives
Find the two most-recent Synod e-Newsletters and the two most-recent Leader e-Newsletters below. If you are looking for other publications, please contact cfink@nclutheran.org.