In March, pastors from throughout Iowa gathered in Des Moines to meet with their state legislators.
COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD
The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.
COP, BOD meet in St. Louis
Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.
‘Fundamentally a spiritual issue’: Lutherans attend first post-Roe March for Life
The 50th annual National March for Life took place in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20.
COP welcomes new members
The COP also thanked outgoing COP Chairman Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier for his service.
Two new preaching stations open in Uruguay
LCMS missionaries in Uruguay work with pastors of the Lutheran Church of Uruguay and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil to bring the Gospel to the Uruguayan people.
‘Tell the next generation’: Black Ministry Family Convocation gathers in Mobile
From July 27 to 30, more than 240 people, including 63 children, gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation.”
‘Tell them the truth’: Fostering a Lutheran identity in Latin America
On May 27, three pastors and 12 deaconesses graduated from Concordia the Reformer Seminary and Mercy Center in Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic.
LCMS Board of Directors approves surplus budget for FY23
The budget includes total revenue of just over $82 million and total spending of $81.4 million.
Finnish Lutherans fully acquitted
On March 30, the Helsinki District Court in Finland issued its decision to acquit both the Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola and Dr. Päivi Räsänen.
Lutherans around the world unite to support refugees
Refugees from Ukraine continue to escape to any place that will accept them.
Funds for Ukraine serve varied needs
The LCMS Office of International Mission continues to work with the Rev. Serge Maschewski, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine, to offer assistance where it is needed.
‘Let love be genuine’: More help for Ukraine
The actions of a Lutheran in Romania bear witness to the love of God in Christ Jesus.
‘The list changes daily’: Help for Ukraine
The LCMS Office of International Mission is currently working with five partner churches to help refugees from this conflict.
Rosa J. Young scholarships to support African American church work students
To honor Young’s legacy, LCEF and the LCMS Foundation have worked together to establish the Dr. Rosa J. Young Scholarship Endowment.
