The Aug. 27 service also kicked off CSL’s 183rd academic year under the theme “Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet.”
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Jobst Schöne, bishop emeritus of the Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany
Schöne, who served as bishop from 1985 to 1996, died on Sept. 22 at the age of 89.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann, former president of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (LCC)
Hempelmann died on Aug. 29 at the age of 82.
From the mission field – Teacher training in Hong Kong
Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.
Impact of Hurricane Ida continues days after landfall
In the days since the Category 4 storm made landfall and continued inland across the Southern and Eastern United States, it is estimated to have caused at least 65 deaths and more than $50 billion in damages.
Youth workers and leaders meet in Houston
LCMS Youth Ministry hosted the triennial National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (#NATIONAL21), and YouthLead (formerly Lutheran Youth Fellowship) met for its annual retreat in Houston July 11-14.
New gift-matching opportunities for first-time givers
In addition to the first-time gift matches, two additional gift-match opportunities are open to all, both first-time contributors and those who already have a record of giving.
Official notice: Colloquies (Sept. 2021)
A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for LCMS colloquies.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Sept. 2021)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Items wanted, available (Sept. 2021)
Available this month are 60 copies of Lutheran Service Book.
Obituary: Rev. Norman Luther Groteluschen, former president of the LCMS Mid-South District
Groteluschen died on July 23 at the age of 96.
Haiti suffers 7.2 magnitude earthquake
LCMS World Relief and Human Care Disaster Response has begun to evaluate and respond to the situation.
Campus clips — Schools wrap up summer, prepare for fall
News from LCMS universities and seminaries.
