Congregational Anniversaries (August 2016)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

In Memoriam (August 2016)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

National Offering receives $315,000 for ‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’

Contributions will support national and international mission programs and projects related to the Synod’s threefold emphasis.

LCMS, LCC and NALC Leaders Release Joint Statement on Scripture

As an important step forward in the ongoing consultation between representatives of the Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC), the participants who represented the three church bodies are releasing their joint statement on Holy Scripture, “God’s Word Forever Shall Abide: A Guiding Statement on the Character and Proper Use of the Sacred Scriptures.”

KFUO Audio: Rev. Meyer discusses upcoming Disaster Response conference

The Rev. Michael Meyer, manager of LCMS Disaster Response, and KFUO Radio’s Andy Bates talk about the 2016 National Disaster Response Conference, which is scheduled for Oct. 18-20 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.

KFUO Audio: CHI’s Harmelink, Hillsdale’s Spalding discuss religion’s role in American history

The Rev. Dr. Dan Harmelink of the Concordia Historical Institute and Professor Matthew Spalding of Hillsdale College joined KFUO Radio’s Kip Allen to discuss how religion played a major role in the shaping of America from colonial times to the present.

Former LCMS, seminary President Ralph Bohlmann dies

Some 325 people attend his July 27 funeral at Concordia Seminary’s Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus.

Delegates adopt resolutions on fertility issues, persecuted Christians

The Synod in convention adopted the final three resolutions from Floor Committee 3 on Mercy regarding fertility issues, persecuted Christians and LCMS World Relief and Human Care.

‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’ to continue in the LCMS

LCMS convention delegates adopt six resolutions addressing unity in worship and life together in the church.

Convention delegates select emphases for national witness

The LCMS turns its attention toward revitalization, work among Hmong and Hispanic peoples and establishing Rosa J. Young academies.

Delegates adopt measures strengthening Concordias’ confessional identity

On the final day of the convention, delegates approve three more resolutions from Floor Committee 7, Concordia University System.

Worker wellness merits its own committee

Delegates easily pass six resolutions relating to worker wellness.

Convention endorses ‘mustache’ funding resolution

Convention delegates approve lighthearted resolution to raise funds for Concordia college and seminary scholarships.

Convention formally recognizes, gives thanks for retiring Secretary Hartwig

The Rev. Dr. Raymond L. Hartwig is retiring after 18 years of faithful service as secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Delegates adopt 14 administration resolutions so processes ‘function smoothly’

Of the 15 resolutions presented by Floor Committee 11 to the Synod in convention, 14 were adopted while one — granting a “Lay Vote/Voice to Every Congregation” — failed by a narrow margin on July 13.

Regular sermon evaluation proves to be hot topic for delegates

Convention delegates approve all four resolutions regarding continuing education and preaching.