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CTCR releases Addendum to ‘Communion and Covid-19’ opinion
The Addendum is titled, “One little word can fell him: Ten reasons to question whether ‘online Communion’ is ‘truly good, right and salutary.’”
Soldiers of the Cross—Amplified grants aid rostered and non-rostered church workers
The Synod’s long-time Soldiers of the Cross grant assistance program has been “amplified” so that not only those workers who are on the Synod’s roster, but also lay workers in LCMS churches, schools and organizations, may apply for assistance.
Life Ministry has new director
Deaconess Tiffany Manor has accepted a call from the LCMS Office of National Mission to serve as director of LCMS Life Ministry.
Concordia Seminary calls 11th president in 181-year history
The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. is prayerfully considering the call, which was issued on May 16.
Pastoral Ed holds church worker recruitment meeting, publishes pastoral formation ‘white paper’
The measures grew out of Resolution 6-01, passed at the 2019 LCMS convention in Tampa, Fla.
Coronavirus stimulus includes ‘Paycheck Protection Program’ to assist small businesses, including religious nonprofits
On April 2, the U.S. Small Business Administration confirmed that tax-exempt nonprofits such as churches are eligible to apply.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund partners with Synod to assist church workers during pandemic
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LCMS will use Soldiers of the Cross as one means to continue to assist LCMS church workers and their families.
‘We tremble not, we fear no ill’: As COVID-19 spreads, the Word of God remains
To abide by social distancing guidelines, many LCMS churches are offering online-only services.
Still time to register for April ‘Making Disciples for Life’ conference
The next regional gathering of ‘Making Disciples for Life’ will take place April 17–18 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne.
‘Mission Field: USA’ partners with the LCMS Southeastern District to bring Christ’s Gospel to Baltimore
As part of ‘Mission Field: Baltimore,’ the Rev. Martin and Kathy Schultheis will serve the community of Sandtown-Winchester.
Concordia, Portland to close after spring semester
The announcement came on Feb. 10 following a resolution approved by the CUP Board of Regents on Feb. 7.
Thomas appointed fifth president of Concordia, Irvine
Dr. Michael A. Thomas began serving as president of Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., on Jan. 1.
KFUO’s ‘Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge’ podcast a ‘much-needed’ space for Lutheran women
While intended for Lutheran women, the program’s wide range of topics, charming banter and “come one, come all” spirit will appeal to anyone looking for a lighthearted, fun take on Lutheranism.
Wurst installed as volunteer manager for LCMS Disaster Response; Meyer to serve as director of training
Wurst’s and Meyer’s new positions reflect a new staff structure for LCMS Disaster Response.
Free resource summarizes LCMS youth ministry study on millennials and the church
The resource is available in either paperback or e-book format from Concordia Publishing House.
