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The installation of The Rev. Wade Roof as Bishop of the South Carolina Synod will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The installation will take place at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington with a reception to follow.

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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...

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September 7, 2026

Office Closed - Labor Day Observed
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September 8, 2026

Congregational Vitality
September 8, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details

September 9, 2026

Staff Meeting
September 9, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

September 16, 2026

Staff Meeting
September 16, 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm SC Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 1003 Richland St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA See more details

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FXUM National Gathering 2026 from a Communicator’s View

By Neal F. FischerDirector of Communications The FXUM National Gathering, “Altogether Now: Seven Generations and Beyond,” focused on the “mixed ecology” of the church. In this model, traditional congregations and new, organic faith communities coexist and support each...

Serving Food At Christ Central

By Paul Osmundson Nearly 160 people lined up on Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, in downtown Columbia seeking a basic meal. Some are unhoused, living on the city’s streets. Some stay temporarily at nearby shelters, while others struggle to pay for rent, food and...

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