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Lutheran Living in South Carolina

Welcome to this edition of Lutheran Living in South Carolina. This video magazine will share about… Stories from our global companions in Tanzania and a wonderful ministry in the Charleston area. The Rev. Rick Carter shares a resource for leaders, The Rev. James Henricks shares a resource for Congregational Vitality, and The Rev. Emily Hartmann Edenfield brings us another Lutheran F.A.Q.

Why Am I Still Here?

A blog from Deacon Sarah Bowers.

THE ESCALATING VIOLENCE IN THE HOLY LAND

A message from Bishop Aebischer, a video of the history and  context, and updates and resources from the ELCA and the Larger Church.

the Israel-Hamas War

The Rev. Bobby Morris, pastor of Mt. Pilgrim, Prosperity and teaches Old Testament electives and Hebrew at the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, gives a history and context for the Israel-Hamas War.

What’s Happening

Indigenous Peoples Accompaniment Network

Indigenous Peoples Accompaniment Network

Vision: “The Vision of The Indigenous Peoples Accompaniment Network is to learn and educate churches and other groups about the need to seek truth, justice, and reconciliation with all Indigenous Peoples in South Carolina, and practice accompaniment with Indigenous...

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We Pray for the Family of Robert Frederick Gay

We Pray for the Family of Robert Frederick Gay

Robert Frederick Gay, 77, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away November 14, 2023. Born in Morris, Minnesota, Bob grew up in a small prairie town, riding his bicycle all over, playing with his dog, and climbing over huge barn lofts with his friends. He was well...

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Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews


Events

December 5, 2023
  • Candidacy Committee Meeting
    December 5, 2023 - December 6, 2023   See more details

December 6, 2023
  • Candidacy Committee Meeting
    December 5, 2023 - December 6, 2023   See more details

  • Staff Meeting
    December 6, 2023  11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

December 12, 2023
  • Congregational Vitality
    December 12, 2023  10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details

December 13, 2023
  • Staff Meeting
    December 13, 2023  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

No Hats in Church

No Hats in Church

Hey!  It’s me again!  In case you missed my first set of ramblings, let me give you a brief introduction.  I am a lifelong Lutheran in my mid-thirties.  When I think of my life and all the stages thus far, this church has most certainly raised me...

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

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