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We Pray for the Family of The Rev. Clifford Alfred Riis
The Reverend Clifford Alfred Riis died on May 11, 2024 in Manassas, Virginia. Pastor Riis was born in New York on October 6, 1926 and ordained in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in 1953. After leaving the Missouri Synod, he was ordained in the LCA in 1967, after...
A Report on Global Missions
Summarized by Gemini, Google's AI Tool Bishop Ginny Aebischer presented this report about the ELCA's Global Mission Partnerships. It specifically discusses the South Carolina Synod's companion church relationships with three...
MORE Justice is the GOAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7FHPgentyc By The Rev. Rebecca Wicker When we think of social outreach, we often think of feeding the hungry, providing clothing for those in need, and finding safe spaces for those without shelter. But what happens if we address the...
Report of the Bishop
By The Rev. Rebecca Wicker As we dwell in our assembly theme, “Like Good Stewards,” we consider how the South Carolina Synod has embraced this over the past 200 years, lives into the theme today, and prepares good stewards...
The Pickle Jar
By The Rev. Amanda Burke During the Synod Assembly, we watched a touching video about generosity. The Rev. Michael Price, pastor of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Columbia, led us through the humble beginnings of their...
Elections | 2024 Synod Assembly
By The Rev. Lisa Isenhower The 2024 South Carolina Synod Assembly elected 26 people to serve in various capacities in our synod. The following persons were elected to serve on the Synod Council: Ellen Girardeau, Lay Woman—Northern Area; Megan Lineberger, Rostered...
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