Lutheran Services Carolinas

The retirement celebrations have begun for Trinity Oaks - A Senior Living Community Executive Director Bill Johnson! Teammates from Trinity Oaks, Lutheran Services Carolinas, residents, and family filled the room on Tuesday afternoon to show their appreciation and love for Bill.

LSC was honored to be part of the NC Synod, ELCA Gathering held at Lenoir-Rhyne University over the weekend. We especially cherished the opportunity to spend time with the congregations and leaders who partner so faithfully with many of our programs and services.

Our own Lara Hollaway, North Carolina Community Engagement Coordinator for the LSC New Americans Program, presented alongside Pastor Michael Dixon and Ginny Hultquist from First Lutheran Church in Greensboro. Together, they shared important insights into the realities facing immigrants today and how communities of faith can respond with compassion, understanding, and action.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to elevate awareness, strengthen partnerships, and live out our mission of welcoming and serving our neighbors. 💙

When systems stall, the community becomes the connection.

Immigration systems can be complex, slow, and unpredictable. Families often find themselves waiting—uncertain of what comes next. In the season of Pentecost, many churches remember how God’s Spirit helped people understand across languages—and how God makes His will clear by drawing us together in love and purpose.

Together, we are the connection families rely on. In this Pentecost season, thank you for helping make sure no one has to wait alone.

A recent intake budget showed that about $2,500/month can help keep one family stable during a disruption (rent, utilities, car payment, and food).

👉 Be the Connection: https://lscarolinas.net/donate-to-new-americans-program/

Happy Pride Month from LSC! 🌈

This year, we celebrate the power of connection—bringing people together, building understanding, and strengthening our sense of belonging.

Guided by our core values of Respect and Justice, we strive to create a workplace and community where everyone is treated with dignity and lives free from bias and discrimination.

At LSC, you belong—and you are connected.

The Tour de LSC arrived in Wilmington, North Carolina, last week.

LSC President and CEO Ted Goins had a full day of activities at Trinity Grove - A Senior Care Community and Trinity Landing - A Senior Living Community. The day included a 3rd shift breakfast, a meeting with residents and families, his presentation on the state of LSC, and a Board of Advisors luncheon. The day concluded with a painting class with residents. Ted said it was his first painting since elementary school!

LSC’s Hanna Demarcus spoke at both services at St. John’s Lutheran in Salisbury today. Hanna is the state director of LSC’s New Americans Program. Hanna told the story of refugees to the congregation. You can hear that story by clicking the link below. She starts at 20:08. Then please listen to Pastor Demmel’s excellent sermon that lays out the reason LSC exists.

Watch here: https://stjohns-salisbury.org/worship/online/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASJfztleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeCSL4iih5PBZr-ASe6VN4A80fh7YlB2AzIDNnPgKX3Lo0saEWOwAlhtShYpA_aem_aTjFt4O0KmC-rFV5rh0SUQ

The Spartanburg County Foundation recently brought together community partners, supporters, and donors at the Chapman Cultural Center to celebrate the progress made across Spartanburg County.

The evening highlighted the impact of ongoing disaster recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene- and the organizations working together to help families rebuild.

LSC’s Disaster Services team was honored to be part of that work.

One story reflected the heart of these efforts. A homeowner whose home was destroyed by Hurricane Helene faced uncertainty about how she would recover.

Through a strong network of partners and with LSC playing an important role in supporting her journey- her home was completely rebuilt.

Today, she is home.

Following construction, our team had the privilege of celebrating alongside her during a home warming. It was a meaningful moment- filled with relief, gratitude, joy, and prayer.

🎉LSC Fast Fact Friday!🎉

From October 1 until the end of April, our LSC New Americans Program has welcomed 68 new clients across North Carolina:

• Raleigh: 31
• Salisbury: 12
• Asheville: 25

During their first 90 days, clients receive essential resettlement support—including housing setup, DSS referrals, school enrollment, medical connections, Social Security access, and cultural orientation.

Beyond those first 90 days, support continues through programs like RSS, MG, PC, and SIP—helping clients build stability through employment support, legal referrals, education opportunities, and more.

Building new beginnings. Strengthening communities. 🤝

"The creation of Heartful Living and a few questions that arose from the program inspired me to share more about LSC’s memory care program."

A Heart For Living - Lutheran Services Carolinas Lutheran Services Carolinas’ Vision, Mission, and Values show our heart for living. That’s where LSC’s memory care program got its name, Heartful Living. The creation of Heartful Living and a few questions that arose from …

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from LSC! ✨🌙

To all our Muslim friends, colleagues, and community members—may your Eid al-Adha be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with loved ones.

From all of us at Lutheran Services Carolinas, Eid Mubarak! 💛