The seminary of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) in Addis Ababa was also severely damaged, and several people died.
New This Week
‘To live is Christ’: Pohjola consecrated as bishop of Finnish Lutheran Church
The consecration took place amid persecution from the Finnish government stemming from Pohjola’s endorsement of a 2004 booklet written by Dr. Päivi Räsänen, a medical doctor and longstanding member of the Finnish parliament.
Suicide prevention resources focus on biblical response
National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 5–11, and World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10.
After a pandemic year, CUS heads back to school
After a year of cancellations, postponements and multiple adjustments in classroom and campus life, CUS students are anticipating a more typical academic year.
August ‘Witness’: Church workers needed
In the August issue of LW, the Rev. Dr. James Baneck, executive director of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, explains why and how the Church Worker Recruitment Initiative will be vital to the work of the LCMS.
Haiti suffers 7.2 magnitude earthquake
LCMS World Relief and Human Care Disaster Response has begun to evaluate and respond to the situation.
Concordia Deaconess Conference celebrates 40 years
The organization was not able to observe its 40th anniversary last year due to the pandemic, so chose instead to commemorate the anniversary at this year’s conference.
From the mission field — Everyday miracles
The Rev. Dr. Christian Tiews, LCMS missionary to Germany, shares a story about how God is using Word and Sacrament to build up His church.
LCMS pastor’s daughter wins National Right to Life oratory contest
Anna Young, a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashville, spoke about “female empowerment.”
SLED prepares tomorrow’s school leaders today
The School Leadership Development Project (SLED) was created two decades ago to identify, encourage and prepare leaders to serve in the Synod’s early childhood, elementary and secondary schools.
First respite retreat held for commissioned ministers
The retreat consisted of three days of worship, learning and fellowship offered at no cost to participants.
Mid-South District re-elects Paavola
The 21st convention of the LCMS Mid-South District was held July 1–3 in Memphis.
UICM webinar features Grammy-nominated Lutheran recording artist
Marcus Gray, who goes professionally by the name Flame, will appear at the LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston, July 9–13, 2022.
Harrison calls Japan Lutheran Church to repentance
At its 2021 convention, the Japan Lutheran Church (JLC) made two decisions that have destroyed the scriptural basis for the longstanding relationship of altar and pulpit fellowship between the LCMS and the JLC.
LWML runs the race to Lexington and beyond
The theme of the convention, held June 24–27 in Lexington, Ky., was “Running the Race; Looking to Jesus.”
