“Available” this month are hymnals and an oak altar and pulpit.
Young ‘Blockheads’ talk trash at White House
LCMS member Christina Yepez, 13, and four friends discover a way to turn used Styrofoam cups into glue, netting them a trip to D.C. to meet President Obama.
Disaster-response conference to focus on Christ’s mercy, peace
The annual LCMS conference is set for Oct. 18-20 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Students learn new perspectives while studying abroad
The program is organized by a consortium made up of eight Concordia University System schools.
Commentary: Theology — the ‘breath’ of Concordia University System
“The Concordias are fountains of living water in the parched desert of higher education,” CUS President Rev. Dr. Dean O. Wenthe writes.
First Bethesda College class graduates in ‘opportunity of a lifetime’
Students with developmental disabilities receive Certificates of Applied Learning May 14 in Mequon, Wis.
Nominees for president answer Facebook followers’ questions
The nine questions and answers from the three nominees for Synod president are now available online.
LWML accepting applications for mission grants
Mission grant proposals for consideration at the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League’s 2017 convention may be submitted through Sept. 30.
Florida couple commits $3 million to Concordia Seminary
The seminary is challenged to raise an additional $2.1 million by Jan. 15, 2017.
National Offering to support ‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’
Funds from the offering will go toward planting churches, supporting pro-life efforts, preparing church workers and more.
Photo feature: Mission to Mexico
After nearly 20 years, the LCMS now has two (soon to be three) missionaries serving in Mexico City.
New video explains Licensed Lay Deacon Recommendations
The 15-minute video features task force Chairman Rev. Larry Vogel, representatives of the LCMS Mid-South District and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison.
2017 Life Conference registration opens
Life, from beginning to natural end — a 360-degree look — is the focus of the Synod’s 2017 Life Conference, Jan. 27-29 in Arlington, Va.
Donations make long-term flood recovery possible
Thanks to donations, LCMS Disaster Response is able to assist in recovery efforts and build its capacity to respond to future disasters.
‘Mel’ Witt, former chaplain, director of LCMS World Relief, dies
A funeral service for Witt, 89, was held May 6 in St. Louis.
LWML grant helps provide disaster-response trailers
The 26 trailers will increase the capacity of LCMS districts and congregations to respond to disasters in their own communities.
