The congregations of the South Carolina Synod look forward to welcoming you.
The Mistakes that Really Good Change Leaders Make
Join us for this exciting opportunity
September 27, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church
1416 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
featuring: Tod Bolsinger
Author of Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory
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.
Presiding Bishop Installation
The presiding bishop installation is open to the public, and tickets are not required. Doors open at 1 p.m. Central time, and worship begins at 2 p.m.
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
We Pray for the Family of Patricia “Miss Pat” Shealy
Services for Patricia “Miss Pat” Shealy, 83, will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with the Rev. Emily Stolba, the Rev. Mary Anderson, and the Rev. John Wertz officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive...
Rambling with Raymond – August 2025
I am happy to report that the financial picture for the first six months of this fiscal year is very good, actually better than I expected. Mission support from congregations in the amount of $1,118,016 was better than the prior three years. The comparison of...
We Pray for the Family of Amanda “Mandy” Caughman Derrick
Amanda “Mandy” Caughman Derrick was born on August 11, 1959 and passed away on August 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lib Caughman. Mandy was a 1977 graduate of Lexington High School and a 1981 graduate of Newberry College. She enjoyed a 29 year...
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Events
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iNet Book Study
September 16, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm See more details
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- September 17, 2025
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Staff Meeting
September 17, 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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Building a Culture of Generosity (BCG)
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Building a Culture of Generosity (BCG)
September 18, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details
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- September 23, 2025
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Communications Cohort
September 23, 2025 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm See more details
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- September 24, 2025
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Staff Meeting
September 24, 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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- September 27, 2025
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Tod Bolsinger
September 27, 2025 9:00 am - 3:00 pm St Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1416 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA See more details
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Our Stories
13th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration
January 26, 2025 “Give it One More Try!” Mark 5:25-34 Keeping Dr. King’s dream alive in the hope that one day we will all truly be Beloved Community, the Rev. Angela Ford Broughton, pastor at New Life United Methodist Church, Walterboro and LTSS graduate (2015)...
Communal Stewards of Creation
The 2024 South Carolina Synod Assembly passed a resolution setting the goal that every congregation will begin a new initiative that cares for God's creation in some way. The resolution states that congregations should plan to submit a story of their initiative prior...
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ELCA South Carolina Synod
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Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone 803-765-0590
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