The congregations of the South Carolina Synod look forward to welcoming you.
Who We Are
Leazrn more about who we are as Lutheran in South Carolina though our new video series,
Grace in Action: Who We Are and Why It Matters
“HIGHLY PROFITABLE AND FRUITFUL: (RE)READING LUTHER’S CATECHISMS.”
A Lenten Study Featuring The Rev. Dr. Justin Nickel
February 25, March 4 (postponed), March 11, March 18, and March 25 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church and online via Zoom
Middle School Retreat
What does it mean to live as a faith-full disciple? What are the actions or activities that help shape disciples on the journeys?
Join us for a weekend of learning more about faith practices, fun, and friendship!
Created to Create: the 2026 Synod Assembly
The 2026 South Carolina Synod Assembly will be held June 11-13, 2026 at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, West Columbia, SC. Lodging, fellowship opportunities and Bishop’s Art Show will be at the Marriott Columbia, Columbia, SC.
What’s Happening
Assembly Offering, Registration, ELCA Representative, and More
Assembly Offering The Synod Council designated the 2026 Assembly offering to a new fund, the Bishop Ginny Aebischer Fund, which honors the lifelong ministry of Bishop Aebischer. Her own faith formation in the Lutheran church began at a young age, rooted in Sunday...
We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Dr. James “Jim” Stroud Aull
The Rev. Dr. James “Jim” Stroud Aull of White Rock, SC passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Born in Winnsboro on March 3, 1931 to the late Ruth Bull and Luther Bachman Aull, Jr., he had just celebrated his 95th birthday. Jim spent most of his childhood years in...
2026 Assembly Registration is now open
The 2026 South Carolina Synod Assembly will be held June 11-13, 2026 at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, West Columbia, SC. Lodging, fellowship opportunities and Bishop’s Art Show will be at the Marriott Columbia, Columbia, SC. The travel distance...
Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews
Events
- March 25, 2026
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Staff Meeting
March 25, 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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- March 29, 2026
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Palm/Passion Sunday
March 29, 2026 See more details
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- April 1, 2026
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Staff Meeting
April 1, 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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- April 2, 2026
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Maundy Thursday
April 2, 2026 See more details -
Office Closed - Holy Week Observed
April 2, 2026 See more details
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- April 3, 2026
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Good Friday
April 3, 2026 See more details
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Our Stories
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...
FXUM National Gathering 2026 from a Communicator’s View
By Neal F. FischerDirector of Communications The FXUM National Gathering, “Altogether Now: Seven Generations and Beyond,” focused on the “mixed ecology” of the church. In this model, traditional congregations and new, organic faith communities coexist and support each...
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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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