The congregations of the South Carolina Synod look forward to welcoming you.
The Installation of The Rev. Wade Thomas Roof, III as the Fifth Bishop of the South Carolina Synod
What’s Happening
New Assistant to the Bishop – Rev. Gregory S. Brown
I am happy to share the delightful news that the South Carolina Synod Council has issued a call to the Rev. Gregory S. Brown to serve as Assistant to the Bishop. Pastor Greg begins his ministry on the synod staff today, October 1, 2026. Pastor Greg is a 2009 graduate...
We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Dermont Luther Swicegood
Reverend Dermont Luther Swicegood, 89, born October 22, 1936 in Enochville, NC passed on September 9, 2026 in White Rock, SC. He attended Brooklyn Cayce H.S. achieving academically and excelling in football, track and golf. He graduated Newberry College, 1957 as the...
Walking Together Through Rising Health Care Costs: A Message from Bishop Roof
Dear South Carolina Synod, In the last few days, Portico has announced its 2027 rate increase and cost-sharing adjustments. I am sure this news was just as surprising for you as it was for us. As we recognize this rate increase will be challenging for all our...
Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews
Events
- November 4, 2026
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Staff Meeting
November 4, 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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- November 9, 2026
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Synod Council Zoom meeting
November 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Zoom See more details
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- November 10, 2026
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Congregational Vitality
November 10, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details
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- November 11, 2026
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Staff Meeting
November 11, 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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Our Stories
More Than Tamales: Finding Unexpected Joy at Cristo Rey
By the Rev. Bruce Kreutzer A small group of folks from Hope Lutheran in Vance drove together to visit Cristo Rey Lutheran Church in Lexington for their 5 pm service on February 8. Why did we go? We didn’t go to protest ICE but simply to stand together with our...
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...
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