The Rev. Steven Schave, director of LCMS Urban & Inner City Mission and LCMS Church Planting, addresses some 300 people at the July 9 groundbreaking for the Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson. Schave said the Synod considers itself “blessed to be called a partner in the community of Ferguson — to help bring peace, and hope, and a brighter future for generations to come.” (LCMS/Frank Kohn)
