The congregations of the South Carolina Synod look forward to welcoming you.
Walking together, Fostering Hope
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church
3011 Leaphart Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
Keynote Speaker: Dennis Gillan
Boundaries Training
Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
St. David Lutheran Church, West Columbia.
This event is required for all rostered leaders, including retired serving as stated supply, pulpit supply, or interim.
Child & Youth Protection Policy for Churches and Faith Communities
Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Columbia, SC, 29212
Rostered Leaders Convocation
Monday-Wednesday, October 27-29, 2025 at Lutheridge. Featured leaders: The Rev. Dr. Starlette Thomas, The Rev. Eric C. Fistler and the Rev. Robb McCoy
What’s Happening
A Health Update from Bishop Aebischer
Dear Friends, I want to give you a health update and express my appreciation for your prayers, cards and various expressions of well-wishes during my surgery and recovery from hip replacement. I am happy to tell you that my hip recovery has gone very well. The prayers...
We Pray for the Family of The Reverend John Cantey Nye
The Reverend John Cantey Nye, 88, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. He was born in Columbia, SC November 20, 1936, the son of the late John Cantey Nye Sr. (J.C.) and Hazel Stillinger Nye. Cantey was a graduate...
A Message From Bishop Ginny Aebischer: Reflecting on the South Carolina Synod Bishop’s Cross
1 Corinthians 1:18 18 The message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Our recent Holy Cross commemoration Sunday caused me to think more about the history of the Pectoral Cross that is...
Recent Editions of The South Carolina Lutheran eNews
Events
- October 21, 2025
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iNet Book Study
October 21, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details -
Communications Cohort
October 21, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details
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- October 22, 2025
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Staff Meeting
October 22, 2025 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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- October 27, 2025
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Rostered Leaders Convocation
October 27, 2025 - October 29, 2025 Lutheridge Camp And Conference Center, 2049 Upper Laurel Dr, Arden, NC 28704, USA See more details
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- October 28, 2025
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Rostered Leaders Convocation
October 27, 2025 - October 29, 2025 Lutheridge Camp And Conference Center, 2049 Upper Laurel Dr, Arden, NC 28704, USA See more details -
Communications Cohort
October 28, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details
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- October 29, 2025
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Rostered Leaders Convocation
October 27, 2025 - October 29, 2025 Lutheridge Camp And Conference Center, 2049 Upper Laurel Dr, Arden, NC 28704, USA See more details -
Staff Meeting
October 29, 2025 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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- October 30, 2025
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Stewardship for All Seasons
October 30, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am See more details
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Our Stories
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...
People living within the synod territory
Baptized Lutherans in the South Carolina Synod
Congregations and worshipping communities
Companion partnerships with Lutheran Churches in Japan, Tanzania, and Colombia
Mission Partners
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Contact Information
ELCA South Carolina Synod
1003 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone 803-765-0590
Fax 803-252-5558
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