The Rev. Bernhard M. Seter died on March 22 at the age of 69.
New This Week
‘March on the Arch’ draws hundreds in support of life
The day began with a prayer service at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Retreats offer rest for commissioned workers
The retreats, titled “Take Heart! Renewed to Be a Blessing,” are funded by the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Finnish Lutherans fully acquitted
On March 30, the Helsinki District Court in Finland issued its decision to acquit both the Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola and Dr. Päivi Räsänen.
Schultz installed as president of CPH
The March 11 installation was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis.
Lutherans around the world unite to support refugees
Refugees from Ukraine continue to escape to any place that will accept them.
Amid war in Ukraine, the church’s mission remains
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second month, the people of the LCMS continue to pray for those affected and seek opportunities to help.
From the mission field: Helping Ukrainian refugees in Romania
This month’s “From the Mission Field” update comes from the Rev. Andrew Fedder, LCMS missionary to Romania.
Buss elected to second term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss was elected to his second three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District at the district’s 60th convention, March 11–12.
Obituary: Rev. Albert W. Bahr, former president of the LCMS Eastern District
The Rev. Albert William Bahr, former president of the LCMS Eastern District, died on Nov. 20, 2021, at the age of 97.
From the mission field: A sea of children
Almost 200 children from the community of Palmar Arriba, Dominican Republic, took part in a week-long vacation Bible school in 2021.
Funds for Ukraine serve varied needs
The LCMS Office of International Mission continues to work with the Rev. Serge Maschewski, bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine, to offer assistance where it is needed.
March ‘Witness’: The deadly sin of sloth
The March issue of The Lutheran Witness digs into acedia, the Greek word for sloth, as this spiritual malady has often been called.
Campus leaders discuss church work recruitment
The Church Work Directors Conference was convened Jan. 31–Feb. 1 by the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education as a part of its Set Apart to Serve initiative,
