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Our Stories
200th Anniversary video to be released at Synod Assembly
Here is a teaser trailer for the historic video bringing together all the bishops of South Carolina since the dawning moments of the ELCA. We see in these interviews, the culmination of decades of ministry in our synod…
Columbia Civil Rights Walk
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, the SC Synod Inclusive Network sponsored a Civil Rights tour of downtown Columbia, in part to commemorate Black History month. The morning tour group included approximately 30 Lutherans and several Episcopalians. It began at the South...
Updates from the Southwestern Diocese of Tanzania Team
SHE SHED: A Wheat and Water Project helping the Uwanji and Safwa Women of the Southwestern Diocese of Tanzania. The ladies of the SWD of Tanzania need help with their farming practices. Currently the women are farming with hand tools. Due to the loss of their wheat...
A Mission & Milestones Moment: women’s missionary societies
During this Women’s History Month, Dr. Susan McArver shares about the history of the Women’s Missionary Societies in South Carolina.
A Mission & Milestones Moment: The Real Reason for the unusual name of Women’s Memorial Church
During this Women’s History Month, Judy Lybrand of St. John’s, Spartanburg takes a look at the history of Women’s Memorial Church.
A Mission & Milestones Moment: Ladies Sewing society
Two centuries ago, in 1825, the ladies of St John’s formed the Female Society of St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to offer financial support to worthy young men in their preparation for the Christian Ministry in the Lutheran Church. The ladies raised funds by gathering donations and selling hand-stitched garments.
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Columbia, SC 29201
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