The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
The ELCA is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ. Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives.

 

North Carolina Synod
The North Carolina Synod (NC Synod) unites 242 North Carolina congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Formed 200 years ago, the NC Synod has a rich history and an exciting future. It was organized in 1803 to help congregations find qualified pastors, one of its main functions even today.

 

Ready, Click, Grow!
Growing your family in the Christian faith starts just a click away! Faith is for the family and for the home so use this great resource today!

 

Youth and Family Institute
For more information about passing on the faith from generation to generation, go to the Youth and Family Institute.



Within the ELCA, there are many Synods. Morning Star is part of the North Carolina Synod. Our synod office is in Salisbury and you can find their site, and many other links, here.
N.C. Synod
Heilig Resource Center Online Catalog
N.C. Lutheran Disaster Response
Synod Staff Contact Directory
Stewardship/Planned Giving
N.C. Synod Congregation Web Sites


Morning Star's Men's and Women's ministries are connected, too...
Lutheran Men on Mission
N.C. Lutheran Men on Mission
Women of the ELCA
N.C. Women of ELCA


Morning Star has a vibrant Youth Ministry. Find some of folks they're connected to here:
N.C. Lutheran Youth
Lutheran Campus Ministries
Alive!
The Young Lutheran
ELCA Outdoor Ministries
Youth Bible Study-Faith Lens


Outdoor Ministries
Agape + Kure Beach Ministries
Lutheridge and Lutherock Ministries, Inc.


The ELCA ministers across the globe. This congregation supports and participates in many worldwide efforts and programs. Explore a bit and see some of what we're involved in!
World Hunger
Disaster
Find a Congregation
Congregational Ministries
Division of Outreach
ELCA Foundation
Multicultural Ministries
Global Missions
Mission Partners


Spiritual Growth and Renewal are important to us. Take a look at these ministry links.
Via de Cristo-Eastern NC
Via de Cristo-Western NC
Hand In Hand Teens Encounter Christ


Other Sites you can Check Out
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Lenoir-Rhyne College
Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas
Lutheran Services for the Aging
Lutheran Retirement Ministries of Alamance County, Inc.

Even More Sites...
Lutheran World Foundation
The Lutheran Magazine
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Stephen Ministries
Lutheran Peace Fellowship
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Lutheran Office of Governmental Affairs
Be an Energy Star Congregation
Percept-Church Demographics
Listing of All Denominational Sites
ACT-Action by Churches Together
Board of Pensions