Relationships with partner churches, fiscal realities, theological and ecclesiastical issues, and seminary education were among topics discussed by representatives of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and the LCMS during a Nov. 10 meeting in St. Louis. The gathering was “a good meeting,”…

Concordia Publishing House is offering Christians an opportunity to “support outreach and literacy this Christmas season” by donating $5 to send a copy of Hear Me Read Bible Stories to a child in Appalachia. As part of its 2009 “simply…

TAMPA, Fla. — On the first day of the Nov. 19-20 LCMS Board of Directors meeting here, a half-day session with the Council of Presidents resulted in both groups jointly calling for “serious prayerful study and discussion” of the reports of…

The same week Americans gathered at Thanksgiving dinner tables across the country, LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) continued distributing emergency food supplies to families in Andhra Pradesh, India, still reeling from devastating floods. Some 1,000 families are receiving…

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host a workshop titled “Making Abortion Unthinkable” Jan. 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The event is designed for adults and older teens. The workshop will be led and moderated by Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs,…

The Kantorei of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., will perform in eight Florida cities during its winter tour of “Epiphany Lessons and Carols,” Jan. 3-10.  The 16-member choir is composed of men studying to become Lutheran pastors. Kantor Richard…

The deadline established by bylaw for the submission of reports and overtures to the 2010 convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is March 6, 2010.Boards and commissions of the Synod are asked to submit their reports to the convention by…

The Lutheran High School Association of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., which serves both Lutheran High School South and Lutheran High School North, is seeking candidates for the position of president, which is the chief executive officer of the association. …

The Board of Governors of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League and the executive director for Lutheran Hour Ministries invite applicants and nominations for the position of speaker of The Lutheran Hour.  The speaker must have a passion for reaching the…

The audit for the year ended June 30, 2009, and the program budget summary for fiscal year 2009-10 of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod have been completed and are available upon written request.  Requests for the audited financial statements and program…

The audit of Concordia Publishing House has been completed and is available by contacting directly: Concordia Publishing House3558 S. Jefferson Ave.St. Louis, MO 63118-3968314-268-1000 Posted Nov. 30, 2009 Return to Top

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase.  Items described as “Wanted” or “Available” are sought or may be obtained for shipping costs only. Wanted Band instruments in playable condition for Hope…

JOHN THADDEUS COBURN, Henniker, N.H.; DARYL H. ETHERIDGE, Adrian, Mich.; and STEFAN HUPPERT, Cleveland, Ohio, have applied for reinstatement to the Minister of Religion-Ordained roster of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. JOHANNA E. BAYLES, Decatur, Ill.; KRISTINE MARIE BLACKWELL, Woodridge, Ill.;…

The audits and summary budgets of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund and The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Foundation have been completed and are available upon written request.  Please direct your request to: Lutheran Church Extension FundSunset Corporate Center10733 Sunset Office DriveSt.…

The Board of Regents of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn., herewith gives notice of intent to grant tenure to DR. MICHELE PICKEL and DR. KAREN MORAZ.  Any comments concerning this intent should be addressed to the undersigned within six weeks…