LCMS Disaster Response helps amid Southeastern after-flood

LCMS Disaster Response Manager Rev. Michael Meyer deploys to assist the LCMS Southeastern District in essential damage assessments, as flooding continues in South Carolina.

Six matching funds offer Synod rare opportunity

Four of the six matching or challenge-match initiatives support core LCMS work and the other two target special opportunities to extend the Synod’s impact in the world.

Movie review: ‘The Martian’

Filled with suspense and dramatic tension, “The Martian” is a well-executed thriller, and viewers need not be sci-fi fans to enjoy the ride, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Screenings of ‘The First Rosa’ scheduled Synodwide

The film that tells the story of famed educator-missionary Dr. Rosa Young is being shown at a number of Synod venues this fall, prior to its release in January.

Photo gallery: “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty”

Members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod attended the “Let’s Talk Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty” conference on Sept. 8-10 in Washington, D.C.

Harrison, Carlson decry abortion, sale of baby parts

Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson release a joint statement Oct. 6 that speaks out against Planned Parenthood’s abortion practices.

Official Joint Statement: Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri Synod Lutherans stand against sale of baby parts

The LCMS and the Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis released a joint statement Oct. 6 denouncing Planned Parenthood’s purported harvesting of organs from aborted babies for medical research.

Memorial Service Sermon for Dr. Maggie Karner

‘Hidden with Christ in God, the life of the crucified and risen Lord was made manifest in Maggie’s life.’

LCMS allots disaster funds for Papua New Guinea food crisis

LCMS Disaster Response provides initial funding of $16,500 after flooding, drought and frost decimate the nation’s food supply.

‘Beautiful Feet’ conference registrations due Oct. 12

The Beautiful Feet Mission Conference — a gathering for mission-minded college students — is set for Nov. 12-14 at Concordia University, Nebraska, in Seward, Neb.

Free webinar offers advice on hoarding disorder

“Behind the Chaos: Compulsive Hoarding” is the topic of a free webinar scheduled for 1 p.m. Central Time Oct. 22.

In October’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

Those interested in Lutheranism, history and the Church can now learn more about all three in the October issue of “The Lutheran Witness.”

‘2013 Convention Resolution Update’ released

The update includes information on resolutions that are wide in scope and quotes those affected by or carrying out the resolutions.

Movie review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’

While this sequel has lots of action, it’s also missing some of the things that made the first “Maze Runner” film intriguing and fun, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Young Adult Ambassadors to advocate for key issues

Four Young Adult Ambassadors are the winners of a collegiate essay contest sponsored by the Synod’s “Free to be Faithful” initiative.

Meyer announces St. Louis sem’s $180 million fund campaign

“Generations: The Campaign for Concordia Seminary” will provide funding to build endowments, increase annual support and expand library and learning-technology initiatives.