Supporting Selma college is top concern for Black Caucus

The Synod’s black pastors — many of whom graduated from Concordia College, Selma, Ala. — discuss how they can help the struggling school.

Ambassadors of Reconciliation sets 2016 conference

The organization’s second international conference is planned for May 5-7 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Charlotte, N.C.

In March’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

Mercy — from its scriptural foundation to how it appears in our daily lives — is the focus of the magazine’s March issue.

President Harrison provides a Lutheran view of church and state

Dear Brothers in the Office of the Ministry, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from…

Official Notice: Nominations — 2016 Synod Convention (March 2016)

A list of candidates for many of the officer, board and commission positions to be filled by the 2016 LCMS convention.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (March 2016)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

Positions (March 2016)

Positions are available with Concordia Plan Services and Concordia University System schools.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (March 2016)

A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Items wanted, available (March 2016)

“Available” this month are hymnals and choir robes.

Official Notice: colloquies (March 2016)

A listing of those who have completed teacher and pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Worldwide Mercy — March 2016

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and its members are carrying Christ’s mercy to the world and bearing witness to God’s great love for all people. Read about the many forms of mercy, and find a list of free resources that are available for your use.

‘Stand’ grants enable mercy, witness outreach

Part of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, $1 million is awarded in “Stand With Your Community” grants.

Ten new missionaries, families start two-week orientation

The missionaries are called by the Synod’s Office of International Mission to serve in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean.

In Memoriam (March 2016)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

Congregational Anniversaries (March 2016)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

Planners announce convention theme: ‘Upon This Rock’

The 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is set for July 9-14 in Milwaukee.