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Youth leaders gather in New Orleans, look to 2025
The 2024 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) was held July 21–24 in New Orleans.
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‘A salvation plan’: Flood recovery in Brazil
The Rio Grande do Sul region is home to the largest Lutheran population in Brazil.
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Hardy installed as CUS president
The Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy was installed as president of the Concordia University System on July 23 in St. Louis.
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Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
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Harrison writes pastoral letter to CUWAA Board of Regents
The full text of the letter is now being made publicly available.
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August ‘Witness’: Shepherding our students
The August issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the topic of Lutheran education.
Supplements
These periodic inserts in the print Reporter provide in-depth information about the Synod’s ministries and initiatives.
Notices
Read notices about districts, colloquies, reinstatements, positions, obituaries and more.