Synod Gathering Keynotes & Worship

Augustine and Chester will be keynote speakers; Bishop Tim Smith, Pastor Tim Canniff-Kuhn, and Deacon Beka Forst will preach.

May 7, 2024 |

The 2024 NC Synod Gathering—Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 1, at Lenoir-Rhyne in Hickory—will feature two special guests presenting keynotes: the Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine, who will speak on the Gathering theme on Thursday, and Iain Chester, ELCA Director of Innovation, who will speak on Friday.

Each of the three days of Synod Gathering will feature a different worship opportunity! Bishop Tim will preach for Thursday’s Opening Worship, Lutheridge staff will lead vespers worship with Pastor Tim Canniff-Kuhn preaching on Friday, and Deacon Beka Forst will preach on Saturday as we celebrate the youth and adults heading to New Orleans for the 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering!

Make plans now to attend!

Helpful links:

Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday, April 24!
Final registration
deadline is Wednesday, May 15.
Workshop opportunities are on the Synod Gathering webpage.
Check out this Special e-News to see the latest updates.
Use these bulletin inserts to invite your congregation.

Attribution:

Synod Staff

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