With love as the focus of this issue, readers will be reminded of “God’s acts of love” for us and learn about St. Valentine.
Synod offers missionaries options amid fears of Zika Virus
Those who are pregnant and serving in the Latin America region may relocate with their families to another country or return to the United States for the duration of their pregnancy.
2016 youth-ministry symposium explores confirmation
Presenters at the Jan. 14-16 event cover a range of aspects — including the involvement of parents and the Church in faith formation.
Commentary: What can we learn from 35 years of LYF youth polls?
Are young people’s attitudes and experiences any different in 2016 from what they were in 1980?
Nordic Lutheran churches seek ILC membership
The Communion of Nordic Dioceses has approached the International Lutheran Council about its three member churches joining the council.
Health Ministry offers free video lectures for parish nurses
The online lectures will address topics such as Law and Gospel, mental illness, theology, loss, guilt and forgiveness, care for the aging and vocations.
Positions (February 2016)
Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.
Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (February 2016)
A listing of those who have applied for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Official Notice: colloquies (February 2016)
A listing of those who have completed teacher and pastor colloquies in the Synod.
Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (February 2016)
Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.
Items wanted, available (February 2016)
“Available” this month are an organ and back issues of “Concordia Theological Monthly.”
CPH’s ‘Teaching Faith at Home’ keeps families Christ-focused
The new book shows how teaching catechism at home is key to keeping families connected to the Church.
Longtime LWML, black-ministry leader Dr. Iri Skinner dies
A funeral service for Skinner, 93, is planned for Jan. 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Selma, Ala.
Lutherans among those defending life in marches
Marchers hit the streets of Washington, D.C., and San Francisco to show their support for the unborn and for the sanctity of life at all stages.
‘The First Rosa’ film set for DVD release
LCMS congregations will soon receive their free mailed DVD copy of “The First Rosa,” along with online access to resources related to the film.
KFUO to host Goeglein on life issues Jan. 20
Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein will field questions on revitalization of the pro-life movement and life-related legal cases during the “Worldwide KFUO” interview.
