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Communal Stewards of Creation

The 2024 South Carolina Synod Assembly passed a resolution setting the goal that every congregation will begin a new initiative that cares for God's creation in some way. The resolution states that congregations should plan to submit a story of their initiative prior...

Noticias de Colombia, or News from Colombia

¡Hola! As the coordinator of our companion relationship with IELCO, Iglesia Evangélica Luterana de Colombia (the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Colombia), it was my joy to attend the National Gathering of the Women of IELCO (Encuentro Nacional de Mujeres IELCO) in...

MORE Justice is the GOAL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7FHPgentyc By The Rev. Rebecca Wicker When we think of social outreach, we often think of feeding the hungry, providing clothing for those in need, and finding safe spaces for those without shelter. But what happens if we address the...

The Pickle Jar

By The Rev. Amanda Burke During the Synod Assembly, we watched a touching video about generosity. The Rev. Michael Price, pastor of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Columbia, led us through the humble beginnings of their...

Dr. Mark Allan Powell pre assembly Bible Study on Stewardship

Introduction by The Rev. Michele C. Fischer with Summaries by Gemini, Google's AI Tool Dr. Mark Allan Powell is a prolific author and New Testament Scholar. A former professor at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Ohio, he spent his career teaching those who would become...

Why Am I Still Here? 4 Pastors walk into a…

4 Pastors Walk into a…College Classroom Hey! It’s me again! I know it’s been a while, and in case you missed my first (or second) set of ramblings, let me give you a brief introduction and summary. I am a lifelong Lutheran in my mid-thirties. ...

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