Synod Council
Officers
Class of 2018
The Rev. Brad Bellah
Clergy - Eastern Area
Shepherd of the Sea, Garden City
James (Jim) Riddle, Jr.
Lay Male-Central Area
St. David, West Columbia
Class of 2019
The Rev. Christopher “Chris” Heavner
Clergy - Northern
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University, Clemson
The Rev. Jorge Leone
Person of Color or Primary language other than English
Cristo Rey, West Columbia
Class of 2020
LaTynia Taylor
Person of Color or Language other than English
St. Paul’s, Columbia
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Our Stories
The Blessing of the Animals,… and Plants, and…
It is that time of year when word of a Blessing of the Animals service is heard in many congregations. Saint Francis of Assisi is known as the patron saint of animals, and his commemoration takes place on October 4. Hence, if a congregation hosts a Blessing of Animals service, they typically plan their event near this date. There is, however, more for us to know about this blessing and about Saint Francis.
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St. Philip, Myrtle Beach takes part in God’s Work. Our Hands. Sunday
Members of St. Philip Lutheran Church, along with members of Messiah Episcopal Church who share worshiping space, honored local Fire Departments #2, #5, & #6 on 9/9 by hosting a breakfast to say “thank you” for their service to our community.
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