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Assembly Offering, Registration, ELCA Representative, and More

Assembly Offering The Synod Council designated the 2026 Assembly offering to a new fund, the Bishop Ginny Aebischer Fund, which honors the lifelong ministry of Bishop Aebischer. Her own faith formation in the Lutheran church began at a young age, rooted in Sunday...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Dr. James “Jim” Stroud Aull

The Rev. Dr. James “Jim” Stroud Aull of White Rock, SC passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Born in Winnsboro on March 3, 1931 to the late Ruth Bull and Luther Bachman Aull, Jr., he had just celebrated his 95th birthday. Jim spent most of his childhood years in...

2026 Assembly Registration is now open

The 2026 South Carolina Synod Assembly will be held June 11-13, 2026 at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, West Columbia, SC. Lodging, fellowship opportunities and Bishop’s Art Show will be at the Marriott Columbia, Columbia, SC. The travel distance...

Serving Food At Christ Central

By Paul Osmundson Nearly 160 people lined up on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, in downtown Columbia seeking a basic meal. Some are unhoused, living on the city’s streets. Some stay temporarily at nearby shelters, while others struggle to pay for rent, food and...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Dr. Scott Hampton Hendrix

The Reverend Dr. Scott Hampton Hendrix, the James Hastings Nichols Professor Emeritus of Reformation History and Doctrine at Princeton Theological Seminary, died on February 15, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina. He was 83 years old. Scott was born on December 26,...

Inclusiveness Network Book Study: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption

The South Carolina Synod Inclusiveness Network invites you to a powerful discussion series on the New York Times bestseller Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al8RXiMPQNI This true story is a clarion call...

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