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New Washington law targets seal of confessional

Pastors refusing to comply with the law could face a yearlong prison sentence and fines up to $5,000.

Southern District elects Johnson to third term

The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.

Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois

The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.

Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North

The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot. 

March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life

The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.

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.