by Pastor Heather Apel Friday evening’s “Created to Create” art show honoring Bishop Ginny Aebischer was a highlight of this year’s Assembly, featuring works from 26 artists from the SC Synod. There were paintings, quilts and other fiber arts, stained glass, wooden...
by Beth Trump With 394 voting members and 40 visitors present, the first ballot for general elections was conducted. The results were as follows: Synod Council Lay Woman Eastern Area – Silke PyrlikSynod Council Lay Woman At Large – Beth TrumpSynod Council...
by Nancy Appel Addressing the Assembly, Bishop Ginny Aebischer emphasized joy for the Assembly’s theme, “Created to Create,” which calls us to weave together our talents to bring the church to people in all places and in all ways. She shared examples...
By Pastor Kris Litman-Koon The keynote speaker of the 2026 South Carolina Synod Assembly was The Rev. Dr. Chad Rimmer. Doctor Rimmer is the rector and dean of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (LTSS) at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC. In this capacity,...
by Pastor Lisa Isenhower Deacon John Weit, Executive for Worship of the ELCA, who has guided the assembly in the election of a new bishop, brought greetings from the churchwide staff as well as from other synods who have recently met in assembly. Deacon Weit...
