The Synod is promoting Giving Tuesday — on Dec. 3 — with a special effort intended to increase the capacity of its Global Mission Fund.
Registration opens for 2014 Higher Things conferences
With “Crucified” as their theme, they are set for July at the University of Florida, Concordia University Wisconsin and Utah State University.
Wrege named ‘National Distinguished Principal’
The principal of Trinity Lutheran School, Utica, Mich., is among 61 chosen for the honor by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.
Curtis, Meador join ONM staff as stewardship coordinators
The Rev. H.R. Curtis and the Rev. Nathan Meador are serving as coordinator — and assistant coordinator — for stewardship, respectively.
CPH Warehouse Sale set for Nov. 2
Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis will be offering hundreds of books and other items at discounts of up to 75 percent at its annual tent sale.
Pressure Points (November 2013)
This month’s column addresses readers’ concerns that relate to church workers and congregations or schools.
Resources available for 2014 ‘Life Sunday’
Many of the resources to help congregations observe “Life Sunday” on Jan. 19 are free.
Lutherans invited to join two life marches
The National March for Life is planned for Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C., and the Walk for Life West Coast will take place Jan. 25 in San Francisco.
LCMS pastor recalls playing with Cardinals, Red Sox
The Rev. Jack Faszholz, now 86, recalls his days as a Major League baseball player.
CUS enrollment hits new high: 33,399 students
The new record figure represents both graduate and undergraduate students at all 10 Concordia University System schools combined.
Grants provided for flood victims in Colorado, Mexico
The $281,483 in grants from LCMS Disaster Response are intended to help families reeling from the recent flooding in northern Colorado and Mexico.
Harrison receives print from Japan Lutheran Church
The biblical print by noted artist Sadao Watanabe depicts the Baptism of Jesus.
Man-made tragedies a focus of Disaster Response Conference
The fifth such conference hosted by LCMS Disaster Response, it is the first to address the church’s role in the wake of man-made tragedies such as shootings or bombings.
Youth poll results surface bright spots, concerns
Some 2,432 youth complete the multiple-choice poll at the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering in San Antonio in July.
Harrison to hold Oct. 23 Twitter chat
Twitter users and others are encouraged to send in questions for the conversation and follow it online.
Concordia Plans named ‘healthiest employer’
The Synod’s benefits provider credits “a positive change in its culture due to … wellness programs,” especially the “Be Well … Serve Well” program.
