From the mission field: Rwanda

The Lutheran Mission in Africa—Synod of a Thousand Hills is a young Lutheran church body that began in Rwanda about six years ago. 

March ‘Witness’: Superstitions

The March issue of The Lutheran Witness examines superstitions and superstitious practices and beliefs.

Positions (April 2021)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Official notice: Colloquies (April 2021)

A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for LCMS colloquies.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (April 2021)

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

Items wanted, available (April 2021)

Wanted this month is communionware. Available are hymnals and an organ.

In Memoriam (April 2021)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Congregational Anniversaries (April 2021)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

Life Ministry conference draws over 700 registrants

The virtual conference, held March 19–20, featured both live sessions and pre-recorded breakout sessions, as well as live question-and-answer opportunities.

Call for nominations/applicants: Mission advocate, KFUO

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod announces an opening for the position of mission advocate, KFUO, housed at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission webinar: ‘New Insight and Hope for U.S. Race Relations’

Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Rev. Dr. Gerard Bolling presents a free webinar on “New Insight and Hope for U.S. Race Relations.”

Campus clips – Concordias expand space and programs

Updates from LCMS colleges, universities and seminaries.

Official notice: Report on 2019 Resolution 9-17

The report treats historical practices of voting and non-voting advisory representation at the conventions of the Synod and its districts.

Official notice: CUS governance model proposal and request for comment

At its Feb. 19 meeting, the LCMS Board of Directors approved dissemination of the initial Concordia University System governance model proposal developed by the 2019 Res. 7-03 committee.

Synod president releases statement on pending Equality Act legislation

If signed into law, the bill would have a significant and wide-ranging impact on Christian churches, schools, institutions and individuals.