Select Page

Creation Care 

Creation Care Task Force

As Lutherans, we confess that God is the source, redeemer, and sustainer of all things. Created in God’s image, humans are to be to the rest of creation as God is to us. That is, we bear the image of God when we delight in creation, act graciously toward it, show it care, and refuse to abandon it, just as God does with us.

The South Carolina Synod’s Creation Care Task Force seeks to foster the concept and application of creation stewardship within our synod. Working with the Lutherans Restoring Creation network of the ELCA, our team aims to offer resources from a Lutheran perspective to the SC Synod, its congregations, and individuals.

The resources we anticipate sharing include ideas for worship, educational opportunities, guidance on public ministry and advocacy, and networking with the creation care teams of other South Carolina denominations.

Given the rich blend of disciples in South Carolina, this synod team will be a place for farmers, hunters & anglers, environmentalists, conservationists, gardeners, and other outdoor enthusiasts to support one another in our common call as creation stewards. We hope to learn from one another and respectfully discuss our various stewardship practices and viewpoints. Our aim is to always be willing to include others in this ongoing conversation, even if we don’t always see eye-to-eye. We prayerfully hope that this process of inclusive collaboration will be an avenue for all to learn and grow from one another in our primary goal of care for creation.

Please contact The Rev. Kris Litman-Koon, Convener of the Creation Care Task Force, at 843-884-5470 or pastor.klk at gmail.com for additional information regarding this ministry of the synod.

Creation Care Stories

We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Dr. Robert E. McCollum

We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Dr. Robert E. McCollum

The Rev. Dr. Robert E. McCollum, 85, of Newberry died June 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born on December 15, 1938 in Chester, SC, he was a son of the late Thomas W., Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Fennell McCollum. Throughout his life, Bob was a man of service. He...

read more
From the Desk…

From the Desk…

The Youth Ministry Task Force is part of the Community Engagement Table in the Synod Council Structure. Until a few years ago, it was comprised of members of the Lutheran Church Youth (LCY) board. That structure worked well for many years, but it became clear over...

read more
We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Jack D. Deal, Sr.

We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Jack D. Deal, Sr.

The Rev. Jack D. Deal, Sr., 92, of Ladson, SC, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born March 8, 1932 in Hickory, NC, Jack attended city schools there. After that, he served 7 1/2 years with the US Air Force and also obtained his college degree in 1959 from Florida...

read more
ideas for your graduation celebration!

ideas for your graduation celebration!

WRAPPING SERVICE Quilt Blankets with their name at the bottom Fleece tie blankets in the school colors of their college/university. If not going to college they get to pick their favorite colors Blankets embroidered with church logo Crocheted Prayer Shawls Yard Signs...

read more
Together We Celebrate the Ordination of Joel Antley

Together We Celebrate the Ordination of Joel Antley

By the grace of God and the movement of the Spirit, your prayers and presence—either virtual or in-person—are requested at a celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination and Installation for Joel Antley into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The...

read more

Mission Partners

Get In Touch

This is Christ’s Church. There is a place for you here.

We are the church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. Liberated by our faith, we embrace you as a whole person–questions, complexities and all. Join us as we do God’s work in Christ’s name for the life of the world.

Contact Information

ELCA South Carolina Synod
1003 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone 803-765-0590
Fax 803-252-5558

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This