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We Pray for the Family of The Reverend John Cantey Nye
The Reverend John Cantey Nye, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born in Columbia, SC November 20, 1936, the son of the late John Cantey Nye Sr. (J.C.) and Hazel Stillinger Nye. Cantey was a graduate...
A Message From Bishop Ginny Aebischer: Reflecting on the South Carolina Synod Bishop’s Cross
1 Corinthians 1:18 18 The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Our recent Holy Cross commemoration Sunday caused me to think more about the history of the Pectoral Cross that is...
We Pray for the Family of Patricia “Miss Pat” Shealy
Services for Patricia “Miss Pat” Shealy, 83, will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with the Rev. Emily Stolba, the Rev. Mary Anderson, and the Rev. John Wertz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive...
Rambling with Raymond – August 2025
I am happy to report that the financial picture for the first six months of this fiscal year is very good, actually better than I expected. Mission support from congregations in the amount of $1,118,016 was better than the prior three years. The comparison of...
We Pray for the Family of Amanda “Mandy” Caughman Derrick
Amanda “Mandy” Caughman Derrick was born on August 11, 1959 and passed away on August 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lib Caughman. Mandy was a 1977 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1981 graduate of Newberry College. She enjoyed a 29 year...
2025 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Wrap-up
ELCA News Releases Summary of Actions of the 2025 Churchwide Assembly and Related Materials Read More Churchwide Assembly – Day One Read More Churchwide Assembly – Day Two Read More Yehiel Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the ELCA Read More Churchwide Assembly – Day...
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