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Registration open for ‘Dying Well in Christ’

“Dying Well in Christ: A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End” is set for July 7–9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Missionaries invited to Latin America alumni event

The event, scheduled for Aug. 7–8 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is open to all LCMS missionaries who have served in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.

Saxon Lutheran Memorial visitor center lost in fire

The building, though not historic itself, housed many artifacts related to the early Missouri Synod, all of which are believed to have been lost.

From the mission field: Getting to know Bulgaria

Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.

Sturzenbecher elected to first term in South Dakota

The LCMS South Dakota District convention was held Feb. 16–18 in Sioux Falls, S.D.

Curtis elected to first term in SID

The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.

Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering

Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.

Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota

The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.

Vinovskis re-elected in SELC

The Rev. Waldemar R. Vinovskis was elected to his third term as district president at the district’s 20th convention.

From the mission field: Church plant in Germany

Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.

CUW ‘Hesed’ program serves adults with disabilities

The program is intentionally faithful to CUW’s Lutheran mission. 

From the mission field: God’s work in Latvia

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

‘Walking together’: Historic Pennsylvania church joins LCMS

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ambridge, Penn., was received into membership in the LCMS on Aug. 18.

From the mission field: Blessings in Asia

This month’s update comes from Sam Borgwardt, business manager for the LCMS Asia region.

‘Expanding the Spanish Footprint’: Language instruction for pastors

The immersive course will be hosted in the Dominican Republic

Lutheran Synod of Mexico president and others safe after kidnapping

President Isaac Garcia was traveling with another pastor and four deaconesses