Bethesda Lutheran Communities — an LCMS Recognized Service Organization — provides homes and other services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
‘Partners in Hope’: Schave speaks at D.C. seminar on addiction and joblessness
The event, held March 27-28, was hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National League of Cities.
Stewardship devotional emphasizes ‘Simple Gifts’
The new resource from LCMS Stewardship Ministry is now available for free download.
Society of Creation to host conference at LCMS International Center
The conference will study various topics related to the age of Earth.
Synod issues grants for cyclone relief in Mozambique and Malawi
Tropical Cyclone Idai struck the eastern coast of South Africa on March 15, killing almost 1,000 people and damaging roads, crops and buildings.
LCEF Kaleidoscope Fund proposals now being accepted
The deadline to submit proposals is May 31.
Bethesda Auxiliary offering scholarships for seminarians, college students
Ten scholarships totaling $30,000 are available for individuals who plan to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Crisis in Venezuela: Resting in God while hoping for change
As the country of Venezuela contends with supply shortages and unrest, the LCMS is trying to help.
Register for church interpreter training by May 24
The training, set for June 13–16 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., is open to students of all levels.
Holy Week/Easter media kit released for congregational use
The kit is designed to allow each parish to customize it with local information and details.
Three-time NBA champion Shaun Livingston remembers his Midwestern Lutheran roots
Livingston, who graduated from Concordia Lutheran School in Peoria, Ill., in 2000, was recently inducted into the Junior Achievement of Central Illinois Hall of Fame.
Candidates announced for LCMS president, vice-presidents
Those named on the ballots are the Synod clergymen who received the most nominations from LCMS congregations, and who have agreed to serve, if elected.
Convention Bible study, ‘Joy:fully Lutheran,’ now available
Written by the Rev. Timothy Pauls, the Bible study consists of five lessons exploring what joy is and where it is to be found.
Bethesda to celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March
The month is an opportunity to support individuals with developmental disabilities, to spread awareness about the progress that has been made, and to reflect on what more can be done.
Council of Presidents signs Harrison’s abortion statement
The statement denounces recent actions of governors in New York and Illinois and affirms the Synod’s commitment to upholding the sanctity of life at all its stages.
Know before you go — to Haiti or anywhere
Following a fresh round of violent demonstrations in Haiti, the U.S. State Department has upgraded the Travel Advisory for the country to a Level 4 — Do Not Travel.
