New website offers Life Conference resources

A new website at lcms.org/lifeconference offers photos, videos and sermon transcripts from the Jan. 25-26 LCMS Life Conference in Arlington, Va.

Three candidates on ballot for Missouri Synod president

ST. LOUIS, April 16, 2013—The names of three men will appear on the ballot for Synod president during voting to be conducted this June in advance of the 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, held in July.

You can help ‘Orange Out Malaria!’ with the Lutheran Malaria Initiative

ST. LOUIS, April 15, 2013 – Every April 25, the world observes World Malaria Day. This year, from April 21-27, Lutherans across the United States will come together to “Orange Out Malaria!” as part of the Lutheran Malaria Initiative (LMI).

LCMS resources for the fourth Sunday of Easter in light of the Boston Marathon bombing

Resources for Sunday of Easter 4 in Light of the Boston Marathon Bombing

LCMS disaster response assesses needs in Boston

Following the Monday, April 15, 2013, Boston Marathon attacks, the LCMS is fully prepared to do one of the things she does best: show mercy to those who are suffering.

LCMS President Offers Words of Comfort on Boston Tragedy

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison offers words of comfort following the tragedy in Boston: “Like the death of our Lord Christ Himself, we pray that, even in this dark hour, the sacrifice and pain of those affected will not be in vain, but redound in good as yet unseen.”

Witness, Mercy, Life Together: 2013 LCMS National Convention

Got a question about this summer’s convention? Learn about what’s changed since the last convention, what you can expect at this year’s, and why we are all “Baptized for This Moment!”

Planners announce date for National LCMS 2016 Youth Gathering

ST. LOUIS, April 11, 2013—Save the date! The 13th triennial Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) National Youth Gathering (Gathering) is set for July 16–20, 2016. The location for the event will be revealed at this summer’s Gathering in San Antonio.

Ethiopian Lutheran leader visits LCMS to ‘strengthen relationship’

The Rev. Berhanu Ofgaa, general secretary of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, talks about his March 27 visit with LCMS leaders in St. Louis.

Nominations announced for LCMS president, VPs

For Synod president, the nominees are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr. and the Rev. Dr. David P.E. Maier.

Synod employs new system for electing president

This year, the congregations’ voting delegates to their 2012 district conventions will elect the president of the Synod before the convention starts July 20.

Lutheran, Catholic leaders discuss social-ministry challenges

The March 21 meeting in St. Louis brings together representatives of the LCMS, Lutheran Church—Canada and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

‘Reporter,’ ‘Lutheran Witness’ win eight ACP awards

The Synod’s official periodicals, “Reporter” and “The Lutheran Witness,” receive a total of eight “Best of the Christian Press Awards” from the Associated Church Press.

New video spotlights ‘From Horror to Hope’ in Haiti

A new video, “From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013,” highlights how the Synod’s body-and-soul response to the 2010 earthquake there continues to make a difference to Haitians.

‘Concordia Choice’ provides money for CUS education

Lutheran high school graduates who meet certain criteria now are guaranteed admission to a Concordia University System school — and $1,000 per semester — thanks to “Concordia Choice.”

2013 Youth Gathering app available – a ‘first’

The “Gathering App” — an electronic mobile application for the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering — is now available for download.