The cookbook is one tangible way Cindy is turning love and grief into action.
My Visit to North Carolina
Sep 14, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Thank you all; you are such blessings to me, my dear friends.
St. Mark’s Youth Put Faith into Action
Sep 7, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Each day they partnered with a local organization, allowing them to serve their neighbors and see the impact of their work close to home.
A Wonderful & Unique Experience
Sep 7, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
The gathering offered a remarkable glimpse of what the church can look like when Christians live into the unity for which Christ prayed in John 17.
More than a Food Pantry: Spartan Mosaic
Aug 17, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
During this past academic year, the Spartan Open Pantry distributed 93,000 pounds of food, along with thousands of hot meals.
Lutheran Deaconess Conference Meets in NC
Aug 17, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
The Lutheran Deaconess Conference (LDC) gathered for their Annual Meeting, August 6-10; their first time meeting in North Carolina.
Fighting Hidden Hunger in an Affluent Community
Aug 3, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
This story is about more than fundraising—it’s about a congregation recognizing that hunger doesn’t always look the way people expect.
The Faith and Fervent Desire to Be Church Together
Aug 2, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Maintaining a healthy relationship with another congregation is not easy, but when done well, it enables them to think and act more broadly as the body of Christ in the world.
Woven Together: God’s Call to Ministry
Jul 20, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
ELCA Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry reminded us that we are held together in Christ, sustained by the Spirit, and led by God—even when we can't see the way.
Shining a Light: Rodney & Mildred
Jul 20, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Just 11 days after their engagement, their future was shattered when he was picked up by ICE and taken to Stewart Detention Center located in a remote area of southern Georgia.
God’s Love Breaks through in Stories, Sisterhood, Worship
Jul 20, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Almost all of us currently on the Board, and many women serving as pastors, Synod Authorized Ministers (SAMs), or lay preachers, have a Maxine story to share, of how she encouraged us to follow God’s calling.
Creating Space for Eco-Justice, Connection, & Hope
May 18, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Do not compare your growth to others'. We are being tended by our Creator who knows exactly what we need and where our gifts can best be put to use.
What Could Be Possible with a Ministry Grant?
Apr 17, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
MPVC grants are helping congregations reimagine what’s possible—apply by April 30.
Five Congregations, Fifty Youth, and a Weekend that Changes Lives
Mar 23, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
By welcoming all who walk through those doors, our program will only continue to grow and better achieve our goal.
A Holy Surprise
Mar 16, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
This year’s Chrism Mass offered me a surprising gift—reminding me that God’s call to ministry is indeed a call for life. And with that gift came a beautiful invitation to keep growing.















