The roundtable was hosted in Washington, D.C., by the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty.
National Lutheran Schools Week will ‘make a joyful noise’
National Lutheran Schools Week will take place Jan. 25–31, 2026.
Lutheran educators gather in St. Louis
Lutheran educators from around the world gathered Oct. 2–4 for the triennial Lutheran Education Association convocation.
Youth ministry facilitators gather for training
The facilitators will work with LCMS congregations as part of a $250,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to develop effective ministry for youth.
Central Illinois re-elects Mohr
The LCMS Central Illinois District met July 13–15 in Springfield, Ill., for its 61st regular convention.
Taylor elected in Atlantic District
The LCMS Atlantic District met for its 62nd regular convention July 10–11 in Albany, N.Y.
From the mission field: English Bible camp in Taiwan
This summer, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Asia region partnered with the China Evangelical Lutheran Church for the second year in a row to hold English Bible Camps
IRS filing may signal giving churches greater political latitude
A recent IRS court filing may signal a new exception for churches endorsing candidates through normal means of communicating with parishioners.
CUNE students assist with storm cleanup
A severe storm on Aug. 9 caused damage on the CUNE campus and throughout the city of Seward.
New missionaries prepare to deploy
This is the second of three cycles of missionary orientation scheduled to take place this year.
Semler to lead Concordia International School Shanghai
Semler previously served CISS as elementary school principal and assistant head of school of teaching and learning.
International Mission welcomes new staff
Deaconess Clarion Fritsche serves as manager of mobilization and training, and the Rev. James Baumgartner serves as manager of pastoral missionary recruitment.
Lutheran asylum seeker arrested in Germany
The man had been receiving pastoral care at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Steglitz district of Berlin.
Iowa East re-elects Saunders, affirms residential seminaries
The LCMS Iowa District East met for its 42nd regular convention June 27–28 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
English District elects Miskus to first term
The LCMS English District met for its 58th regular convention June 26–28 in Ann Arbor, Mich.
