By The Rev. Shannon Mullen The South Carolina Synod Assembly gathered on Friday for a deeply moving Service of Lament expressing multiple layers of grief. This solemn worship commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Emanuel Nine shooting, mourned deceased clergy and...
By Neal Fischer with the assistance of Google Gemini The 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly recently bestowed the honorary title of Bishop Emeritus upon the Reverend Dr. Herman R. Yoos, III, recognizing his faithful and sacrificial service as Bishop from 2008 to 2020....
By Neal Fischer with assistance from Google Gemini The 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly recently highlighted the profound impact of its global companion relationships, with a special focus on its enduring connection with the Japan Evangelical Lutheran Church (JELC)....
by Pastor Lisa Isenhower The 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly elected eleven members of Synod Council, including one youth member to a two-year term, one lay person to a one-year unexpired term, and one rostered minister to a one-year unexpired term. Those elected...
By Deacon Kathleen Cartledge Linda Shealy, Chair of Reference and Council, presented the Resolution on Refugee Resettlement to the Assembly. This resolution, rooted in Matthew 25:35, a call to hospitality and care, encourages the Synod to advocate for the good work of...
By The Rev. Michele C. Fischer At this year’s 2025 South Carolina Synod Assembly, we marked the end of Deacon Lexanne Graves’ remarkable tenure as Synod Vice President. Lexanne has faithfully served in this role since 2014, and on Wednesday afternoon, just before the...
