When disaster strikes — delivering a devastating financial blow to an already-struggling congregation or school — LCMS Disaster Response is available to help in whatever ways it can.
CPH manages sale, storage, distribution of LWML products
More than 700 items still may be ordered by visiting the LWML.org website and clicking on the “Shop” tab at upper left.
Board of Directors marks progress on Wittenberg Project
Work is expected to be complete in time for the building’s dedication planned for May.
EECMY, LCMS leaders sign revised working-partnership agreement
Representatives of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus and the LCMS sign the agreement at the end of discussions Nov. 10-13 in Addis Ababa.
Harrison encourages LCMS to ‘not grow weary’ in public square
“We can’t step back. We must participate,” LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison says during a Nov. 13 “Free to Be Faithful” webinar.
RSTM conference discusses ‘backbone of Church in America’
Conversations center on farming, faith and finances at the LCMS Rural and Small-Town Mission conference, Nov. 6-8 in Kansas City, Mo.
Concordia Seminary earns top marks from accrediting agencies
The St. Louis seminary announces the reaffirmation of its accreditations through the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools.
Higher Things 2015 youth-conference registration opens
The three summer youth conferences are planned for Las Vegas; Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Seward, Neb.
Semler heads Asia Lutheran Education Association
As ALEA Executive Director, Karin L. Semler will help ALEA member schools learn from each other and network regionally and internationally.
Life Conference early-registration discount ends Nov. 30
The conference is planned for Jan. 22-24 in Arlington, Va., in conjunction with the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Schreiber to receive Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal
Chaplain Mark Schreiber of Palm Coast, Fla., will receive the highest honor given by the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces.
LIM offers resources for ‘Native American Sunday’
Worship materials, bulletin inserts, a Bible study and videos are available free from Lutheran Indian Ministries to observe the special Sunday on Nov. 16.
Harrison to host free Nov. 13 webinar
The LCMS president will discuss the Lutheran understanding of the two kingdoms and field questions on topics addressed by the Synod’s “Free to Be Faithful” campaign.
Synod, Kenya Lutherans fight hunger, share Gospel
U.S. and Kenyan Lutherans work together to distribute food and share the Gospel among more than 500 families in drought-stricken northern Kenya.
Mercy center opens in high-crime area of New York
The new “Hope and a Prayer Center by the Sea” provides pastoral care, counseling, after-school programs, literacy training and food programs to a hurting community in the name of Christ.
University enrollment hits new high: 36,250 students
This fall’s total enrollment in the Synod’s 10 Concordia University System schools reflects 2,851 more students — an increase of 8.5 percent over last year.
