I’ll be home for Christmas
Bishop Aebischer shares some thoughts and ideas about this year’s unique opportunities.
Assistant to the Bishop Position Announced
The South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, seeks an ELCA Rostered Leader to serve as an Assistant to the Bishop.
Assembly and Nominating Committee Update
Faith + Finances + Freedom - The Lifeline Fund
Would you like to reduce your student loan debt and have more financial flexibility? Well, it is possible through the South Carolina Synod Lifeline Fund.
Our Stories
A New Innovation of the use of Christograms
The new innovation of the use of symbols of faith in celebration of Christmas began in 2017. Retired pastor Luther Swicegood decided to construct large symbols to be hung from the exterior wall of residence or mounted to a stake in he ground etc. As Chrismon have...
A Reflection on Stewardship in God’s Economy
By The Rev. Dr. Mark A. Scott In the fall of the year, our Gospel lesson focused on the parable Jesus tells of the workers sent into the vineyard to work. You know the story: At the end of the day the master of the vineyard pays all the workers equally regardless of...
What A Year!
By Becky Koch, President of the South Carolina Women of the ELCA South Carolina Women of the ELCA is the SC women’s ministry organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Women gather in community to grow in faith and live their faith through ministry...
We are over half way to our goal! Join the effort to launch Latino ministry to new levels in South Carolina. Make your gift today.
And, help us reach the $50,000 challenge if at least half of our congregations participate. Click here for more information about how congregations can share this story with your members.
Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews
Events
- November 25, 2020
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Office Closed
November 25, 2020 - November 26, 2020 See more details
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- November 26, 2020
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Office Closed
November 25, 2020 - November 26, 2020 See more details
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- December 1, 2020
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Stewardship for All Seasons
December 1, 2020 10:00 am - 5:00 pm See more details
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- December 2, 2020
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Staff Meeting
December 2, 2020 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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- December 6, 2020
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Inquirer's Day of Reflection
December 6, 2020 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Zoom See more details
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- December 8, 2020
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Candidacy Committee Meeting
December 8, 2020 - December 9, 2020 Zoom in Use See more details
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What’s Happening
A Pastoral Message from Bishop Aebischer about the Election
A Pastoral Message from Bishop Aebischer about the Election It’s been quite a week; quite a season, really! Emotions are running high and bubbling over! We have waited days for the results of this election! The final results tell us that we have a great deal of work...
2020 Inquirer’s Day of Reflection
YOU ARE INVITED! This time together is Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A Zoom link is available from the Synod Office. Sponsored by your South Carolina Synod and hosted by the Invitation to Service Committee, It is designed for all Inquirers who...
Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Informational Document Available
South Carolina Synod Congregations – please take note: Important Information. Please review the attachment and keep in mind these two things: We do not and cannot give legal advice to congregations.If your congregation has ever hosted (and especially if they actually...
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Mission Partners
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Contact Information
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Columbia, SC 29201
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