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

Synod Assembly

Embassy Suites Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center
5055 International Blvd.
North Charleston
June 12-14.

Bible team releases Bible studies

The South Carolina Synod Bible Team began meeting in the summer of 2023 to consider ways to fulfill the work of the Resolution on Living into the Unity of the Body of Christ that passed at the 2023 Synod Assembly.

Inclusiveness Network Book Study

The South Carolina Synod iNet Book Studies continue with The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley.

What’s Happening

It’s a Wrap!

It’s a Wrap!

The Synod Executive Staff, Bishop Ginny, Pastor Rick, and Deacon Kimberly, have just concluded a whirlwind tour of the Synod’s 9 conferences. The goals were to connect with our Synod’s rostered leaders, delve into scripture for grounding and pondering, and to explore...

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News from Portico with ELCA Health Plan Updates

News from Portico with ELCA Health Plan Updates

Recently, Portico shared information about their Benefits reexamined Initiative. Portico, as a ministry of the ELCA, is committed to providing affordable, sustainable benefits for our whole community. THE PROBLEM As health care costs continue to rise nationwide and...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The month of May is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. It gives us a special opportunity to recognize that mental well-being is just as important as our physical well-being. If someone is struggling with arthritis and joint issues, we would encourage them to...

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Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews


Events

June 10, 2025
June 11, 2025
  • Staff Meeting
    June 11, 2025  11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

June 12, 2025
June 13, 2025
June 14, 2025
June 16, 2025
  • Office Closed (Post-Assembly)
    June 16, 2025 - June 17, 2025   See more details

June 17, 2025
  • Office Closed (Post-Assembly)
    June 16, 2025 - June 17, 2025   See more details

June 18, 2025
  • Staff Meeting
    June 18, 2025  11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

Our Stories

13th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration

13th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration

January 26, 2025 “Give it One More Try!” Mark 5:25-34 Keeping Dr. King’s dream alive in the hope that one day we will all truly be Beloved Community, the Rev. Angela Ford Broughton, pastor at New Life United Methodist Church, Walterboro and LTSS graduate (2015)...

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Communal Stewards of Creation

Communal Stewards of Creation

The 2024 South Carolina Synod Assembly passed a resolution setting the goal that every congregation will begin a new initiative that cares for God's creation in some way. The resolution states that congregations should plan to submit a story of their initiative prior...

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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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Contact Information

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

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