By The Rev. Mark Scott As we began the journey of celebrating two centuries in the South Carolina Synod, several issues became clear: The South Carolina Synod organized with few resources. And, The South Carolina Synod faced many early uncertainties. Over the...
By The Rev. Mark Scott On behalf of the 200th Anniversary Committee of the South Carolina Synod Even though we begin the Lenten season today, we also consider today’s date—St. Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. Both of these dates include much history. Every February...
By Pastor Wade ApelSt. John’s Lutheran Church, Spartanburg Do you have somewhere you feel like you belong that’s not your house or office? We spend most of our lives at work or home, but what would you consider the next significant place in your...
Hello. I am Susan McArver, and I am Professor of Church History at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to an event that will be taking place in our synod over the next year. On January 14, 2024, we will mark the 200th...
By The Rev. Kris Litman-KoonWhen a congregation plans the church’s annual festivals – for example, Christmas Eve and Ash Wednesday – the dominant desire is to express the biblical, historical, or theological significance of those days. A secondary desire of the...
Hey! It’s me again! In case you missed my first set of ramblings, let me give you a brief introduction. I am a lifelong Lutheran in my mid-thirties. When I think of my life and all the stages thus far, this church has most certainly raised me...
