Executive director, LCMS Communications The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) announces an opening for the position of executive director, LCMS Communications, housed at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Unit profile In collaboration with the Synod’s officers, leadership, staff, boards,…
Official notice: Colloquies (June 2021)
A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for LCMS colloquies.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (June 2021)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Items wanted, available (June 2021)
Available this month are chairs, robes and hymnals.
LCMS President Harrison signs letter defending faith-based student groups
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison joined a diverse group of U.S. religious and legal leaders in writing to the U.S. Secretary of Education to provide protections for faith-based student organizations and their contributions to religious diversity on public college campuses.
Congregational Anniversaries (June/July 2021)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission webinar: ‘Leadership Through Conflict’
Hosted by LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission, Rev. Mike Moreno (PMHP/PMSW), mental health and marriage counselor at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Neb., presented a webinar titled “Leadership Through Conflict” on May 13, 2021.
Dean of chapel, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks nominations for the position of dean of chapel.
LCMS seminaries celebrate in-person Call Days
After holding virtual Call Day services in 2020 due to the nationwide COVID-19 shutdown, the two seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod were able, by God’s grace, to return to in-person Call Day celebrations in 2021.
Council of Presidents holds annual Call Week meeting
The COP approved placements and conducted other business.
COVID-19 and the church: One year later
Over the last year, LCMS Research Services has carried out a series of surveys to study how the Synod’s churches, schools and workers are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finnish bishop charged over biblical teaching on human sexuality
The charges stem from a 2004 booklet published by Luther Foundation Finland.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘A Lutheran Rapper? Yes! Using This Art Form to Proclaim Christ’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Grammy-nominated Christian rapper Marcus Tyrone Gray presented a free webinar on “A Lutheran Rapper? Yes! Using This Art Form to Proclaim Christ.”