SC Synod Assembly & Other Lutheran Information

Bethel belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Within the greater church there are many synods. Those are our governing bodies and we belong to the South Carolina Synod. The leader of our church (the ELCA) is Bishop Yehiel Curry. The leader of our SC Synod is Bishop Ginny Aebischer.

Every year the synod assembly gathers for updates on the mission and ministries of our church and for the business of the church governing body. This year we will elect a new bishop of the SC Synod. I invite you to pray for our church as we discern who God is call and pray for that individual as the Spirit nudges them. Pastor Megan Lineberger is one of the chaplains for this year’s assembly.

Bethel is sending two voting members: Sandy Olson and Sally Hiatt. Sarah Cheesman is also attending as a visitor. The assembly is live online via Facebook. Join us for any of all of this exciting event, June 11-13.