Events

Webinar to address transcultural health-care ministry

Sponsored by LCMS Health Ministry, “Missionaries Without Passports” is set for 1 p.m. Central Time on Monday, June 15.

Seminaries announce off-campus courses

Here’s a listing of off-campus, continuing-education opportunities offered by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Hispanic convention set for July 28-31 in Tampa

The triennial convention provides “a time of learning, fellowship, empowerment and refreshment,” says Convention President Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez.

Specialized Pastoral Ministry events planned for May

Registration is still open for two educational events in Belleville, Ill., May 4 and May 5-7.

Dinos, Darwinism to dominate creation-conference discussions

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon; and the Society of Creation host the third annual creation conference July 6-8 in Ann Arbor.

Registration open, speakers set for ‘National15’

The 2015 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference, sponsored by LCMS Youth Ministry, is set for July 12-15 in New Orleans.

Sem’s ‘Days of Theological Reflection’ to focus on digital age

Among speakers at the May 5-6 event will be the Rev. Thomas Boomershine, who will address “Hermeneutics and Interpretation in a Digital Age.”

Registration opens for 2015 RSTM conference

Registration is open through Sept. 15 for the Synod’s 2015 National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference, set for Nov. 5-7 in Kansas City, Mo.

Fort Wayne seminary to host confirmation retreat

Leading the retreat — April 17-19 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind. — will be the Rev. Lannon Martin.

Smith to discuss life and death in webinar

The Discovery Institute’s Wesley Smith will speak to and take questions from LCMS members during a March 10 “Free to Be Faithful” webinar.

Concordia, Selma, to host third Civil Rights Symposium

The symposium, March 1-8, will include presentations, discussions, a film, a “mock trial” and worship to commemorate the Civil Rights Movement and 1965 marches.

Sem’s Kantorei announces Easter prayer tour

The choir of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., announces five services in Indiana and Ohio in April.

Rural-church leaders invited to ‘Engaging Your Community’

The outreach event sponsored by LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission and the Synod’s Kansas District is planned for March 21 in Nortonville, Kan.

Sem’s ‘Reformation500’ to feature noted author

The Rev. Tullian Tchividjian — grandson of Billy Graham — will speak at the March 19 event at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

LWML convention registration opens

The 36th Biennial Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Convention will be held June 25-28 in Des Moines, Iowa.

WELSTech Conference set for July

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is hosting a conference July 9-11 in Waukesha, Wis., for anyone interested in learning how technology can aid ministry.