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ORIENTATION | LIKE GOOD STEWARDS
Mark Allan Powell Sessions
As an introduction to our Assembly, we have collaborated with Dr. Mark Allan Powell and he lead us in four online Bible study sessions around our Assembly theme. The first session we considered our overall theme, “Like Good Stewards”, and the following three sessions considered the subthemes of stewarding creation, offering, and justice & peace. These sessions were held on May 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7:00 p.m.
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A Report on Global Missions
Summarized by Gemini, Google's AI Tool Bishop Ginny Aebischer presented this report about the ELCA's Global Mission Partnerships. It specifically discusses the South Carolina Synod's companion church relationships with three...
MORE Justice is the GOAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7FHPgentyc By The Rev. Rebecca Wicker When we think of social outreach, we often think of feeding the hungry, providing clothing for those in need, and finding safe spaces for those without shelter. But what happens if we address the...
Report of the Bishop
By The Rev. Rebecca Wicker As we dwell in our assembly theme, “Like Good Stewards,” we consider how the South Carolina Synod has embraced this over the past 200 years, lives into the theme today, and prepares good stewards...
The Pickle Jar
By The Rev. Amanda Burke During the Synod Assembly, we watched a touching video about generosity. The Rev. Michael Price, pastor of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Columbia, led us through the humble beginnings of their...
Elections | 2024 Synod Assembly
By The Rev. Lisa Isenhower The 2024 South Carolina Synod Assembly elected 26 people to serve in various capacities in our synod. The following persons were elected to serve on the Synod Council: Ellen Girardeau, Lay Woman—Northern Area; Megan Lineberger, Rostered...
Resolution: Communal Stewards of God’s Creation
By The Rev. Amanda Burke A resolution, Communal Stewards of God’s Creation, was brought before the assembly by The Rev. Michele Fischer and The Rev. Kris Litman-Koon. The proposed resolution references two verses from...
2024 Synod Assembly Reflections
By Deacon Katie JusticeThis year’s synod assembly focused on being good stewards. A month before we began our synod assembly, we had the opportunity to have four bible study sessions with Dr. Mark Powell about what it means to be good stewards. When we think of...
Walking Together: 200 Years of Mission and Milestones
By The Rev. Lisa Isenhower In a video celebrating two centuries of ministry in the South Carolina Synod, The Rev. Dr. James Aull (1988-96), the Rev. Dr. David Donges (1996-2008), the Rev. Dr. Herman Yoos (2008-2020) and Rev....
Pre Assembly Information Sessions
Summaries by Gemini, Google's AI Tool Compensation Guidelines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaxKxt8Z9ew This video is about an update of the compensation guidelines for rostered ministers in the ELCA South Carolina Synod. The Synod's Compensation Guidelines Task...