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Who We Are

Leazrn more about who we are as Lutheran in South Carolina though our new video series,

Grace in Action: Who We Are and Why It Matters

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“HIGHLY PROFITABLE AND FRUITFUL: (RE)READING LUTHER’S CATECHISMS.”

A Lenten Study Featuring The Rev. Dr. Justin Nickel
February 25, March 4 (postponed), March 11, March 18, and March 25 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church and online via Zoom

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Civil Rights Tour to Atlanta, GA

The Racial Justice Team, part of the South Carolina Synod’s Inclusive Network, is sponsoring a Civil Rights Tour to Atlanta, Georgia from September 15-16, 2026.

Reservations and deposit are due before April 8, 2026.

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Created to Create: the 2026 Synod Assembly

The 2026 South Carolina Synod Assembly will be held June 11-13, 2026 at the Brookland Baptist Banquet and Conference Center, West Columbia, SC. Lodging, fellowship opportunities and Bishop’s Art Show will be at the Marriott Columbia, Columbia, SC.

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We Pray for the Family of Elizabeth Carswell

Elizabeth Cromer Carswell, 92, of Flat Rock, NC, formerly of Columbia, SC, passed away on December 1, 2025, at Tore's Home, following a long period of declining health. Born July 4, 1933 in Lincolnton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Voigt Rhodes Cromer and...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Doctor Mack C. Branham Jr.

The Reverend Dr. Mack Carison Branham, age 94, of Columbia, SC, passed away on November 6, 2025, at his residence with his wife and loving family members nearby. Dr. Branham was born on April 20, 1931, in Columbia, SC to the late Mack Carison Branham, Sr. and Laura...

We Pray for the Family of Pauline Brunson Loadholdt

Pauline Elizabeth Brunson Loadholdt, affectionately known as “Betty,” passed peacefully into eternal life at the age of 91 in Newberry, S.C., on October 26. Born on October 11, 1934, in Clarendon County, S.C., she was the eldest daughter of the late William Alva...

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April 14, 2026

Congregational Vitality
April 14, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am See more details

April 15, 2026

Retired Rostered Leaders Luncheon
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April 22, 2026

Strategic Planning
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New Americans welcomed by King of Glory, N. Myrtle Beach

By Becky HubleyKing of Glory, North Myrtle Beach The New American that we helped with has arrived after a 9-day delay!!! He arrived at the airport last night at 10:30pm and will be staying in a hotel in Conway until they have a permanent place available. There are...

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…

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