This is the first in a series of Martin Luther’s writings as a way to join the church body’s celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
Planners provide more details on convention
Updates for the Synod’s 66th Regular Convention include a basic, tentative schedule and special event details.
LWML changes 2017 convention city to Albuquerque
The June 22-25, 2017, convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was originally planned for Salt Lake City.
Hartwig announces regionally-nominated candidates for boards
A list of the candidates nominated by congregations from their regions for the LCMS Board of Directors and the Boards for National and International Mission.
Official Notice: 2016 Regional Board Member Candidates (March 2016)
A listing of candidates for regional LCMS Board of Directors, Board for National Mission and Board for International Mission positions.
Chinese mission society sets May 10-13 seminar
The seminar is designed for Mandarin-speaking North American Chinese Christians who want to engage in a deeper study of Scripture and the catechism.
Concordia, Austin, awarded NetVUE grant
The $49,760 grant will be used to enhance the Center for Vocation & Professional Development at Concordia University Texas.
Otto Hintze, former missionary, professor, mission exec, dies
A funeral service is held March 23 at Ascension Lutheran Church in St. Louis for Hintze, 92.
Network of Young Lutheran Theologians meets
Some 60 participants from Europe and the United States gather for the conference Feb. 12-14 in the Czech Republic.
Sem workshop focuses on Law Enforcement Chaplaincy
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Peace Officer Ministries Inc. will host “Christian Law Enforcement Chaplaincy — Theology and Practice” May 23-27 on the seminary campus.
New missionaries ‘sent’ for service worldwide
Ten new missionaries — along with their seven spouses and 19 children — are blessed for service in the Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, South Korea, Panama and Peru.
Rural & Small Town Mission Conference set for Wichita
This year’s conference is planned for Nov. 3-5 in Wichita, Kan., under the theme “Mission at Home: Standing Where You Are Planted.”
New website focuses on missionaries to U.S.
The new Mission Nation Publishing website offers video interviews with national LCMS missionaries and other resources.
Fort Wayne sem offers workshops for church musicians
The workshops for beginners and advanced organists are set for late June.
St. Louis seminary to present ‘Gospel of Mark’
The three performances by Concordia Seminary faculty are planned for St. Louis and Ann Arbor and Frankenmuth, Mich.
Nominees announced for LCMS president, VPs
The election for president will take place before the Synod’s July 9-14 convention in Milwaukee and the vice-presidents will be elected at the convention.
