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 other churches around the...
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 root causes of the circumstances? Can we do...
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 for the future of the church. Throughout...
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 Pickle Jar ministry. The idea centers around...
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...
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 Psalms. “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is...