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Walking Together into God’s Future:A Message from Bishop Wade Roof

“Grace to you and peace from our God and our Lord Jesus Christ.” This is one of the first things Paul says to each of the early Churches as he writes to encourage and unify them in Christ's love, and it’s the first thing I want to say to the Lutherans in South...

Together We Celebrate the Ordination of Zachary Edward Lindler

By the grace of Almighty God, your prayers and presence are requested at a celebration of Holy Communion with the Rite of Ordination for Zachary Edward Lindler into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. The ordination will occur on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m....

Together We Celebrate the Ordination of Pegi M. Roberts

By the grace of Almighty God, your prayers and presence are requested at a celebration of the Rite of Ordination for Pegi M. Roberts into the Ministry of Word and Service. The ordination will occur on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church,...

The Rev. Wade Thomas Roof III Elected Bishop of the ELCA South Carolina Synod

WEST COLUMBIA, SC — The Rev. Wade Thomas Roof, III, currently serving as Senior Pastor at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, West Columbia, S. C., was elected June 13 as bishop-elect of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The...

2026 Assembly: South Carolina Synod of the ELCA Elects a new Bishop

by Deacon Kathleen Cartledge Since current Bishop Virginia Aebischer will retire at the end of August, this Assembly with electing the next Bishop. Deacon John Weit, ELCA Executive for Worship, serving as the ELCA Representative, guided the election process. This...

2026 Assembly: Worship with Necrology Report

by Pastor Rebecca Wicker https://www.youtube.com/live/USy9bb6O8H0?si=W6ZevgdB9Wit3H1y&t=3682 Saturday morning’s Worship and Necrology service echoed Jesus’ words from John 14, “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled: A service of comfort and healing.” Led by Pastor...

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