Synod Gathering 2026

Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Lenoir-Rhyne University | Hickory

NC Synod, ELCA
Publisher/HostNC Synod, ELCA
Synod Gathering 2026
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Synod Gathering 2026 is more than a meeting. It is an invitation. An invitation to come & see what God is doing among us—and to be sent out ready to go & tell.
For three days (Thursday-Saturday, May 28-30), church members, deacons, pastors, ministry partners, and church professionals will gather on the beautiful campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University to worship boldly, learn deeply, celebrate courageously, and imagine faithfully.
So, come & see:
*Creative, spirit-filled worship
*Workshops designed to spark imagination and practical ministry tools
*Strategic mission updates that show how God is moving across our congregations
*A synod block party at Shaw Plaza with dinner, laughter, and community with our agencies and institutions
*Morning prayer shaped by partners visiting from our companion synod in Papua New Guinea
*Spiritual practices centered on story and discernment
*A large group session with Bishop Emily Hartner
Go & tell!
Because your voice matters. Because your congregation matters. Because the church is changing and you are part of what’s next. Whether you serve in youth ministry, preach weekly, lead from the pew, or are discerning your call, this gathering will reconnect you with your purpose and with one another. Come for the worship. Come for the learning. Come for the relationships. Leave ready to tell the story.
Learn more and register by Tuesday, May 5!
https://nclutheran.org/event/synod-gathering-2026/
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Lenoir-Rhyne University, 519 8th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601-3929, United States

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