Amid the racially charged protests in Ferguson, Mo., Lutherans are doing what they can to bring peace.
Harrison to host tweet chat for college students
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison wants to hear from the Synod’s youth via Twitter on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
Congregations to join Concordia Chicago’s 150th celebration
A national thank offering to provide scholarships for church-work students is one component of a celebration this fall to mark the 150th anniversary of Concordia University Chicago.
Theological Symposium set for fall
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host “Faithful Witness to God’s Story in the World Around Us: Bringing a Unique Perspective to Common Human Experiences” Sept. 23-24.
Harrison asks for prayers for Ferguson
In the Aug. 19 statement, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison also says Synod leaders are working to assess needs in the hurting community.
Grant expands care to immigrant children in Texas
LCMS and Lutheran Social Services of the South leaders focus on reaching out to fill physical and spiritual needs.
Contest starts for disaster-response hymn
Hymn-text entries should be suitable for use by congregations hit by disasters and for others remembering or empathizing with them.
McMiller installed as OIM’s director of recruitment
The Rev. Dan McMiller is installed Aug. 14 as director of recruitment for the LCMS Office of International Mission.
Foundation training fosters stewardship, supports ministries
Training equips a range of leaders to help members practice good stewardship in charitable planning for the benefit of families and ministries.
LCMS OKs new grants to fight Ebola in Africa
The three grants totaling $51,175 will be used to help prevent new cases of the often-fatal virus in Guinea and Liberia.
Harrison issues statement on Christian persecution
In the statement, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison also introduces the Synod’s new Fund to Aid Christians Under Persecution.
Laborers help congregation improve energy efficiency
Laborers For Christ stands ready to help other congregations and church organizations improve their energy efficiency.
NLSA accredits record 147 Lutheran schools
The National Lutheran School Accreditation commission also receives training in new accreditation protocols that it approved a year ago.
LHM seeks decorators for Rose Parade float
Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) is seeking 5,000 volunteers to help decorate the LHM float and several others that will take part in the Jan. 1 Tournament of Roses Parade.
Deaconess Conference OKs way to support diaconal work
At their annual conference, members of Concordia Deaconess Conference (CDC) adopt a resolution to make offering envelopes available to support CDC’s work.
Commentary: Vocation in the face of an epidemic
Seminary Professor John Pless explores the question: Should medical personnel expose themselves to a highly contagious and lethal disease in an effort to help?