The update is a direct response to resolutions adopted by the Synod in convention in 2016 and 2019.
New This Week
Lutherans march for life in Illinois
The Illinois March for Life, formerly the March for Life Chicago, was moved to the Illinois capital this year.
‘The cause is just’: Harrison speaks at Illinois March for Life
The Illinois March for Life took place in Springfield, Ill., on March 21.
COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD
The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.
Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
Synod responds to CTX action to self-govern
On Nov. 8, the Board of Regents of Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas, voted to designate itself the university’s “sole governing body.”
From the mission field: Pastoral education in Africa
The LCMS Office of International Mission worked with Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, to create a curriculum dedicated to providing pastors in Africa with advanced leadership training.
Campus clips: Synod schools add space, staff
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
‘Engaging the Collegiate Mind’: Campus ministry leaders to gather in Minneapolis
The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is set for May 31 and June 1 at University Lutheran Chapel.
Spring ‘Engage’: The Word at work
The Spring 2023 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ gives a glimpse of how the Word of God is at work in the United States and around the world.
April ‘Lutheran Witness’: Three estates
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ guide and direct the entire life of the Christian.
Resurrection courage: The future is already written
All the crosses and trials that afflict us today will be left in the grave at the Resurrection.
‘Set Apart to Serve’ launches pilot program
In the coming months, each participating site will use SAS resources to discuss full-time church work with their youth and develop long-term plans for nurturing potential church workers in their locations.
Life grants still available
The Million Dollar Life Match initiative, which began in early 2022, seeks to support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.
Spring break servants: College students help homeowners rebuild from Hurricane Ian
The Synod partnered with the LCMS Florida-Georgia District and Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Fla., to host three one-week volunteer deployments.
Krikava takes on new role with OIM
The Rev. James Krikava previously served as the regional director for the Synod’s work in Eurasia.
