Communications

Browse Synod News, Stories of Ministry, the Bishop's Reflections, and more.

North Carolina Synod Communications aims to build relationships and tell stories together so that God's beloved can feel a sense of belonging.

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Partners

Practical Resources for Churches (PRC)
PRC offers online resources for all ministry areas including Communications—free to all NC Synod congregations. Use the code jud20.

Caffeinated Church
Caffeinated Church offers support to communicators and administrators through webinars, mentorships, and interactive meetings. Contact synod communications about a membership!

Stories of Ministry

God is active! Stories of ministry share how God is present, relationships are forming, and lives are transforming in congregations, in communities, and across the synod!

Five Congregations, Fifty Youth, and a Weekend that Changes Lives

Mar 23, 2026 |
By welcoming all who walk through those doors, our program will only continue to grow and better achieve our goal.

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A Holy Surprise

Mar 16, 2026 |
This year’s Chrism Mass offered me a surprising gift—reminding me that God’s call to ministry is indeed a call for life. And with that gift came a beautiful invitation to keep growing.

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NC Synod News

News from congregations and partners across the NC Synod.

Bishop's Reflections

The Rev. Emily K. Hartner, bishop, writes a monthly reflection.

Share Your Story

Thank you for sharing stories of the ways we are church together rooted in our synod core values.

Relationship. Generosity. Reconciliation. Christ-Centered.

Podcasts

Keeping up with the Youtherans features 10-minute or less episodes so you can hear from youth around the North Carolina Synod about what they think about this church and its future. Each episode has accompaniment Bible study to go with it that can be used with adults, youth, or intergenerationally.

We Are More—That was the theme of the 2024 North Carolina Synod Gathering, rooted in Romans 8:31-37. At Synod Gathering, five leaders from this synod reflected on this passage and what it means to be more together in Christ in a podcast hosted by Pastor Jennifer Shimota and Pastor Phil Tonnesen.

Communications Consults

Sign Up for a 1-Hour Zoom Consultation

Do you have specific questions about social media, your website, or your communications strategy? We are here to help! 

Schedule a Zoom consultation with the NC Synod Communications Team.

Communicators Facebook Group

You're invited to join an online community of NC Synod church communicators—made up of volunteers, deacons, church administrators, pastors, and anyone who passionate about storytelling, online ministry, and keeping congregations informed!

This group encourages collaboration, sharing resources, asking questions, and sharing new ideas.

Resources and Tips for Church Communicators

e-News Archives

Find the two most-recent Synod e-Newsletters and the two most-recent Leader e-Newsletters below. If you are looking for other publications, please contact cfink@nclutheran.org.