Volcàn de Fuego, or “fire volcano,” violently erupted without warning Sunday, June 3, burying whole villages and farms near the Central American city of Antigua, Guatemala.
Candidate placement headlines COP meeting
The LCMS Council of Presidents (COP) met April 21–26, traveling from St. Louis to Fort Wayne, Ind., to place pastoral and commissioned candidates, elect new leadership and work through matters of ecclesiastical supervision.
Concordia College Alabama closes: ‘Nevertheless,’ Dr. Rosa J. Young’s legacy continues
Students, families, faculty and regents gathered on the campus of Concordia College Alabama on April 28 for the school’s 92nd and final commencement. Founded in 1922, the historically black Lutheran college closed its doors for good following the ceremony after a multi-year effort to stay open.
Training, tools and trailers help disaster dollars go farther
When disaster strikes, LCMS Disaster Response comes alongside to help congregations and districts develop the most effective possible response.
COP tackles business, gears up for district conventions
The Nov. 20-23 meeting, held in New Orleans, was the council’s final of 2017.
COP reviews Koinonia Project outcomes, hears president’s report
The council also discussed plans to study church-worker health and well-being.
