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The congregations of the South Carolina Synod look forward to welcoming you.

Synod Assembly

“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” I Peter 4:10.

The 2024 South Carolina Synod Assembly will be held June 8, 2024.  It will be a one day online event.

Staff Transitions

We thank Jenny Spearen for her service and welcome Deacon Deborah Poole

Bishop's message about LTSS

A message from Bishop Aebischer about Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary

the Israel-Hamas War

The Rev. Bobby Morris, pastor of Mt. Pilgrim, Prosperity and teaches Old Testament electives and Hebrew at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, gives a history and context for the Israel-Hamas War.

What’s Happening

A Message from the NovusWay Board of Directors

A Message from the NovusWay Board of Directors

Press Release: March 11, 2024 Dear NovusWay Family, Over the last several months, we, as the Board of Directors for NovusWay and our co-CEOs Mike and Mitzie, have shared multiple announcements outlining the current financial realities for the ministry and the steps...

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Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews


Events

March 20, 2024
  • Staff Meeting
    March 20, 2024  11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

March 27, 2024
  • Staff Meeting
    March 27, 2024  11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

March 28, 2024

Our Stories

Searching for a Third Space

Searching for a Third Space

By Pastor Wade ApelSt. John's Lutheran Church, Spartanburg Do you have somewhere you feel like you belong that’s not your house or office?  We spend most of our lives at work or home, but what would you consider the next significant place in your life?  Do...

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The Misuse of Jewish Customs in Christian Spaces

The Misuse of Jewish Customs in Christian Spaces

By The Rev. Kris Litman-KoonWhen a congregation plans the church’s annual festivals – for example, Christmas Eve and Ash Wednesday – the dominant desire is to express the biblical, historical, or theological significance of those days. A secondary desire of the...

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People living within the synod territory

Baptized Lutherans in the South Carolina Synod

Congregations and worshipping communities

Companion partnerships with Lutheran Churches in Japan, Tanzania, and Colombia

Mission Partners

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We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person–questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world.

Contact Information

ELCA South Carolina Synod
1003 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone 803-765-0590
Fax 803-252-5558

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