The congregations of the South Carolina Synod look forward to welcoming you.
Synod Assembly
I SEE JESUS
“WERE NOT OUR HEARTS BURNING WITHIN US?” – LUKE 24:32 NRSV
At the Marriott, Columbia. Registration is now open.
The registration deadline is May 9th.
The Color of Compromise
A book study from the South Carolina Synod Inclusiveness Network.
YOUTH MINISTRY VISIONING EVENT
Saturday, June 17, from 10-4 at Redeemer, Newberry.
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What’s Happening
We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Dr. Martin Fredrick Saarinen
The Rev. Dr. Martin Fredrick Saarinen died peacefully at his Newberry SC home on April 1, 2023, after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer. Son of Pastor John and Tekla (Toppari) Saarinen, Martti was born in Portland OR on July 6, 1929. He was predeceased by his...
I See Jesus… In the Ministries Across the South Carolina Synod
This year, as we gather for the 2023 South Carolina Synod Assembly, we are excited to highlight and learn from ministries and leaders serving right here within our own Synod as their ministry connects to the theme, I see Jesus. We will have the absolute joy of hearing...
Assembly Offering
Worship means "a show of reverence and adoration for God." We believe that all of Assembly is worship. We gather as the body to share and celebrate God's work among us, we give thanks for the ways in which God continues to move through the people and work of the...
Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews
Events
- June 5, 2023
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The Great ReEvaluation
June 5, 2023 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details -
Stewardship for All Seasons 23-24
June 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm See more details
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- June 7, 2023
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Staff Meeting
June 7, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details
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- June 8, 2023
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Synod Assembly
June 8, 2023 - June 10, 2023 Columbia, SC, USA See more details
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- June 9, 2023
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Synod Assembly
June 8, 2023 - June 10, 2023 Columbia, SC, USA See more details
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- June 10, 2023
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Synod Assembly
June 8, 2023 - June 10, 2023 Columbia, SC, USA See more details
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- June 12, 2023
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Office Closed
June 12, 2023 - June 13, 2023 See more details
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- June 13, 2023
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Office Closed
June 12, 2023 - June 13, 2023 See more details -
Congregational Vitality
June 13, 2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details
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- June 14, 2023
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Staff Meeting
June 14, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details
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Our Stories
Compounding
By Deacon Mitzie Schafer *Casey felt the call and nudge to be a pastor from a young age, but never saw a female pastor to help affirm that call. “I remember thinking it wasn’t for me,” she shared. After taking a job that introduced her to several strong and faithful...
Miriam Circle at Mt. Horeb supports newberry nursing
The Newberry College Department of Nursing has received a $500 donation from the Miriam Circle Women of the ELCA at Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church, Chapin, SC. Dr. Jenny Lindler, Directory of Nursing, and Dr. Jerry Alewine, Dean of the department, accepted the check from...
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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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