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...
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...
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...
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...
“Grace to you and peace from our God and our Lord Jesus Christ.” This is one of the first things Paul says to each of the early Churches as he writes to encourage and unify them in Christ’s love, and it’s the first thing I want to say to the Lutherans in South...
By the grace of Almighty God, your prayers and presence are requested at a celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination for Zachary Edward Lindler into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The ordination will occur on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m....
