South Carolina Synod Newsletter for Children, Family, and Youth Ministry - May 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TjK...

Synod Assembly Registration Closes Tomorrow! There is NO opportunity to register late or onsite. Don't miss out on this important assembly and election. Register Now! scsynod.com/assembly/

"Neutrality is never neutral; it always favors the oppressor." Watch Pastor Jorge Leone’s powerful "red thread" of faith and resistance, from the 1702 Huguenots to protecting the vulnerable in 2026. Full address: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZcY... #FaithInAction #SCsynod #Lutheran

The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr., died April 8, 2026. He was Prof. of Homiletics at Luth. Theological Seminary at Gettysburg and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia. At LTSS he served as VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/t...

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A Reflection – Holy Week 2026 by Bishop Ginny Aebischer scsynod.com/news/a-holy-...

Our synod family remembers with gratitude the life and ministry of Bishop James S. Aull, who passed away this week. We share this video of our bishops, filmed during our 200th anniversary, as a tribute to his enduring impact on our mission in SC. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCOJ...

The Rev. Dr. James “Jim” Stroud Aull passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was called to teach at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. In 1979 he was elected secretary of the SC Synod LCA. In 1988, he was elected the first bishop of SC Synod ELCA. scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Grace in Action: Who We Are and Why It Matters. Welcome to this series of conversations, offered by both lay and rostered leaders in the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixtG... Learn More: scsynod.com/who-we-are/

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Dr. Scott Hampton Hendrix scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

We Pray for the Family of Mary Frances Brown Ritchie scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

The Synod office will be closed on Monday. Please be safe.

Friends, There is a rather LARGE eNews for tomorrow. There is timely and critical information included. If you aren't subscribed, please consider signing up to stay informed. scsynod.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Andrew David Eargle. scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Our @wistv.com homepage takeover is underway. If you are looking for a place to worship today, join us for worship and the celebration of our Lord’s birth this Christmas Eve. Our neighborhood congregations look forward to welcoming you. scsynod.com/christmas/

We Pray for the Family of the Reverend Gary Ray Lyerly scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Bishop Aebischer recently appeared on Soda City Living with a special invitation. Celebrating the Season: SC Synod Invites Families to Christmas Worship (WIS 10 - Soda City Living) Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzUD...

We Pray for the Family of Elizabeth Cromer 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. scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Is the Word of God Alive? Scripture as a Living, Dynamic Entity Rev. Bobby Morris returns to the cemetery to ask: Do we approach the Bible as a static relic of the past, or as a living, dynamic, vibrant, and lifegiving entity? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIOI...

We Pray for the Family of Pauline Brunson Loadholdt scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend Joshua Robert Knutson scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

🗓️ Mark the date for "Walking Together, Fostering Hope" on Nov 1st at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church! Join us and keynote speaker Dennis Gillan as we dive into mental health awareness and equipping ourselves with practical tools. Secure your seat now: scsynod.com/walking-toge...

A Letter from Bishops of the ELCA to the Church scsynod.com/news/a-lette...

We Pray for the Family of The Reverend John Cantey Nye scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

A Message From Bishop Ginny Aebischer: Reflecting on the South Carolina Synod Bishop’s Cross. scsynod.com/news/a-messa...

We have all been touched by suicide in our family and/or community. One person in the U.S. dies by suicide every 11 minutes. The SCSynod wants you to know that September is Suicide Prevention month. An event/workshop on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Mt. Hermon, West Columbia

We Pray for the Family of Patricia “Miss Pat” Shealy scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Walking Together, Fostering Hope The South Carolina Synod wants you to know that September is Suicide Prevention month. A team has assembled to provide you with information and statistics over the next 8 wks leading to a workshop on Sat., Nov. 1 at Mt. Hermon, West Columbia

Generous Stewardship: God’s Story and Our Story Join us for this exciting opportunity on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Zion, Lexington from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. scsynod.com/generous-ste...

We Pray for the Family of Amanda “Mandy” Caughman Derrick scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

August 2025 Children Youth and Family Ministries Update #SCSynod #ELCA #CYFM scsynod.com/youth/cyf-an... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVDG...

Looking to Sunday "Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you." - Luke 11:9. Jesus encourages us to be persistent in prayer, trusting that God hears and responds. What are you asking for today? 🙏

Here is a wonderful article. It is a good read about Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton. www.livinglutheran.org/2025/07/ordi...

What If? Get Ready for an Amazing Year! South Carolina Synod Children and Youth Ministry 2025-2026! Read the newsletter - scsynod.com/youth/get-re...

Looking ahead to Sunday. Beyond definitions, where is the road calling you to be a neighbor today? The Good Samaritan shows us what true compassion looks like. Luke 10:25-37 #scsynod #ELCA

All are invited to “Our Broken, Glorious Call,” the 45-minute play commissioned by the @SCSynod to celebrate the Synod’s 200th anniversary, on Sun., 6/29, at 3 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Road, Columbia. Admission is free.

We Pray for the Family of Barbara Dennis Corley scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Assembly Update: Important Hotel Information scsynod.com/news/ass...

We Pray for the Family of Kristen Nicole Frizzell Antley scsynod.com/news/we-pray...

Looking ahead to Sunday... Peace be with you" to the blessing of believing without seeing, John 20:19-31 highlights the resurrected Christ's presence, the gift of the Spirit, and the power of faith. #Faith #Peace

On this Easter Monday, we join with people around the world in heartfelt grief at the death of Pope Francis, and we celebrate his life eternal in Jesus Christ. Read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's Pastoral Message on the Death of Pope Francis: www.elca.org/news-and-eve...

From the empty tomb to the angels' message and the women's testimony, Luke 24:1-12 reveals the dawn of the resurrection and the initial struggle to comprehend its magnitude. #Resurrection #Easter

Pilate: 'So you are a king?' Jesus: 'You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.'"

Prayer: Almighty God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself. Look with mercy on us and help us to live in the mercy, grace and love of Jesus with one another. Amen.

How are you showing love and serving others today? John 13:1-17, 31b-35 invites us to put Jesus' words into action. #LoveInAction #Serve #Action

Prayer: Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our heart and give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all. Amen (ELW)

An Easter Message by Bishop Ginny Aebischer www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXu... #easter2025

Prayer: Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at human hands and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of his cross and find it the way of life and peace, through Jesus Christ, or Savior and Lord. Amen.  (ELW Prayer for Wednesday in Holy Week)

Prayer: Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the time of trial, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.  (ELW)

Prayer: O God, your Son chose the path that led to pain before joy and to the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen (ELW Prayer for Monday in Holy Week)