Robert Frederick Gay, 77, of Blythewood, South Carolina, passed away November 14, 2023. Born in Morris, Minnesota, Bob grew up in a small prairie town, riding his bicycle all over, playing with his dog, and climbing over huge barn lofts with his friends. He was well...
A Message from Bishop Aebischer Dear Friends in the South Carolina Synod, As a faith community, our hearts grieve this week while we watch with horror the news of escalating conflict and terrorism in the Holy Land. There is no question that the conflict between Israel...
The Rev. Paul Allen Hirth, 84, passed peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, after a long-fought battle with dementia. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2023, at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 8160 Old State...
Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. For meeting information please RSVP no later than November 9, 2023 with the Synod Office by email to The Rev. Rick Carter at rick@scsynod.com or by calling Jenny Spearen at (803) 509-8321. We will need to...
Happy October! Consider this the seasonally appropriate pumpkin-spice fall newsletter. I hope it’s helpful! Idea worth considering: Growing congregations and dwindling congregations have the same problems. Talk to any mission developer or DEM and they’ll be happy to...
Region 9 Boundaries and Inclusion Education (R9BIE) plans annual, and three-year rotational, boundaries educational opportunities and learning events. Therefore, the South Carolina Synod encourages our rostered ministers, seminarians, and interns to participate in the...
