The gifts totaling $411,305.69 will be used to support “ministry priorities” including national and international mission work and the Synod’s two seminaries.
(Commentary) Annual statistical reporting: beyond the numbers
Synod Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias provides more insight about Synodwide statistics for 2015, compared with previous years’ stories about numbers reported by LCMS congregations and districts.
The challenge: finding translators for hymn texts
The LCMS Office of International Mission hosts its first-ever symposium for hymnwriters and translators Nov. 6-10 in Fort Wayne, Ind.
10 years of ‘Lutheran Service Book’
The Good Shepherd Institute — Nov. 6-8 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. — commemorates a decade of the LCMS hymnal.
Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (December 2016)
A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official Notice: colloquies (December 2016)
A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (December 2016)
Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.
Items wanted, available (December 2016)
Available this month are an altar, pulpit, lectern and baptismal font.
Higher Things 2017 conference registration opens
The youth organization announces four conferences next summer on college campuses in Texas, North Carolina, Montana and Indiana.
School Ministry offers free ‘Schools Week’ resources
The free materials for the Jan. 22-28 celebration include a resource manual, a new hymn, a bulletin insert and posters.
March ‘for life’ with the LCMS
LCMS congregation members are invited to join the 2017 March for Life on Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C.
CHI presents 17 awards for works published in 2015
The Concordia Historical Institute awards are presented Nov. 10 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
‘Together as Synod’ matching-grant challenge meets goal
The Nov. 1-30 challenge extended by an anonymous foundation boosts unrestricted donations to $250,000 to improve the effectiveness of the Synod’s ministry and mission.
Synod begins 500th Reformation-anniversary year
The inaugural event of the Synod’s yearlong observance highlights Luther as a servant of God’s Word.
LLL/LHM celebrates 100th anniversary
Some 900 participants from around the world join the International
Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries Oct. 21-23 for anniversary events in St. Louis.
Program to consider effects of election results on LCMS
Worldwide KFUO’s Nov. 16 “Free to be Faithful” program features moderator Kip Allen and Washington observer Tim Goeglein.
