The Aug. 27 service also kicked off CSL’s 183rd academic year under the theme “Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet.”
New This Week
World events receive church’s response
As the world has experienced a series of disasters and international events of far-reaching consequences, the LCMS has responded with prayers, encouragement and financial support.
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.
Historic LCMS church destroyed by fire during annual Oktoberfest
The cause of the fire, which occurred on Sunday, Sept. 19, is still unknown.
Juan de Frías, Lutheran martyr of Venezuela
This article is the second in a series observing Hispanic Heritage Month.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann, former president of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (LCC)
Hempelmann died on Aug. 29 at the age of 82.
Spanish ‘Lutheran Hymnal’ to debut soon
The rollout of the hymnal will involve 14 countries in Latin America.
September ‘Witness’: Thinking about your funeral
The September issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the Lutheran funeral in depth.
From the mission field – Teacher training in Hong Kong
Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.
New missionaries complete first week of orientation
The session was geared toward preparing the missionaries for the first part of their work: visiting congregations and building a network of support.
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.
PALS facilitators gather for learning, support
PALS, or Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support, is an ongoing effort of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education to help new pastors and their wives transition from seminary through the first three years of ministry.
Obituary: Rev. Norman Luther Groteluschen, former president of the LCMS Mid-South District
Groteluschen died on July 23 at the age of 96.
