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We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Charles Arthur Pollard

Charles Arthur Pollard passed away at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, on October 24, 2026, at the age of 91. Charles was born May 13, 1935, in Washington, D.C., to John Wesley Pollard and Cornelia C. Dorrier Pollard. Charles is survived by his wife of 68 years,...

The Installation of The Rev. Wade Thomas Roof, III as the Fifth Bishop of the South Carolina Synod

https://www.youtube.com/live/kIVKL2jDKs0 By Rev. Heather Apel On Saturday, October 24, 2026, more than 500 people filled the sanctuary and overflow rooms of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington, SC, and many more joined online, to be part of the service of Holy...

Rambling with Raymond 2026

Last year I reported that the Mission Support for the first six months of 2025 was the best in the past three years. Mission Support in the amount of $1,100,404 for the first six months of 2026 is $17,600 less than last year. The comparison of the first six months...

New Assistant to the Bishop – Rev. Gregory S. Brown

I am happy to share the delightful news that the South Carolina Synod Council has issued a call to the Rev. Gregory S. Brown to serve as Assistant to the Bishop. Pastor Greg begins his ministry on the synod staff today, October 1, 2026. Pastor Greg is a 2009 graduate...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Dermont Luther Swicegood

Reverend Dermont Luther Swicegood, 89, born October 22, 1936 in Enochville, NC passed on September 9, 2026 in White Rock, SC. He attended Brooklyn Cayce H.S. achieving academically and excelling in football, track and golf. He graduated Newberry College, 1957 as the...

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...

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