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

The installation of The Rev. Wade Roof as Bishop of the South Carolina Synod will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The installation will take place at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington with a reception to follow.

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Walking Together Through Rising Health Care Costs: A Message from Bishop Roof

Dear South Carolina Synod, In the last few days, Portico has announced its 2027 rate increase and cost-sharing adjustments. I am sure this news was just as surprising for you as it was for us. As we recognize this rate increase will be challenging for all our...

Walking Together into God’s Future:A Message from Bishop Wade Roof

“Grace to you and peace from our God and our Lord Jesus Christ.” This is one of the first things Paul says to each of the early Churches as he writes to encourage and unify them in Christ's love, and it’s the first thing I want to say to the Lutherans in South...

Together We Celebrate the Ordination of Zachary Edward Lindler

By the grace of Almighty God, your prayers and presence are requested at a celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination for Zachary Edward Lindler into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The ordination will occur on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m....

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September 7, 2026

Office Closed - Labor Day Observed
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September 8, 2026

Congregational Vitality
September 8, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details

September 9, 2026

Staff Meeting
September 9, 2026 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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Obedience to Christ Above Fear | Pastor Jorge Leone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZcYpR2qJZE "Neutrality is never neutral. It always favors the oppressor." In this moving address delivered on April 15, 2026, at the South Carolina Synod Rostered Leaders Luncheon, Pastor Jorge Leone shares his "exodus" story—from...

More Than Tamales: Finding Unexpected Joy at Cristo Rey

By the Rev. Bruce Kreutzer A small group of folks from Hope Lutheran in Vance drove together to visit Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Lexington for their 5 pm service on February 8. Why did we go? We didn’t go to protest ICE but simply to stand together with our...

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