Our Stories
Our Stories
Celebrating Women Pastors
50 years ago the Holy Spirit gave birth to a new thing in the ALC and the LCA and the ordination of women to the Office of Word and Sacrament was brought forth! Elizabeth Platz, LCA, was ordained on November 22, 1970 and a month later, Barbara L. Andrews, ALC, was ordained on December 20, 1970.
Celebrating our Global Mission Partners – The Southwestern Diocese of Tanzania
Last summer a delegation from the South Carolina Synod traveled to the South Western Diocese of Tanzania for the Consecration and Installation of the new Bishop.
An Abundance of Grace
In John 10:10, Jesus said, “I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly.” What Jesus is referring to here is the abundance of God’s grace that we all receive and the abundance of loving relationships through the body of Christ and with our neighbors around us.
Congregational Vitality
You have heard these words over the last several months in emails, convocation, assembly and in conversations with colleagues. Exactly what does it mean – Congregational Vitality?
Camp Changes Everything
NovusWay, through the ministries of Lutheridge, Lutherock, Luther Springs and Lutheranch, offers camp experiences for children, youth, adults, families and even grandparents who want to bring their grandchildren.
Alive and Well
The South Carolina Lutheran Church Youth are alive and well. A Look at The South Carolina Lutheran Church Youth.
Mission Partners
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
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Related Organizations
James R. Crumley, Jr., Archives (ELCA Archives)
Lutheran Homes of South Carolina
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
NovusWay (Lutheridge+Lutherock+Luther Springs+Lutheranch)
South Carolina Lutheran Church Youth
South Carolina Lutheran Men in Mission
