The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.
New This Week
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, former LCMS vice-president
The Rev. Dr. Paul L. Maier, noted Christian author and former vice-president of the LCMS, died on Feb. 27.
Thank you, LWML (and all SAS partners)
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has been an enthusiastic partner of Set Apart to Serve since it began.
Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering
Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Howard W. Kramer, former president of Concordia, St. Catharines
The Rev. Dr. Howard William Kramer, former president of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, died on Feb. 4 at the age of 100.
‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life
The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.
Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota
The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.
Vinovskis re-elected in SELC
The Rev. Waldemar R. Vinovskis was elected to his third term as district president at the district’s 20th convention.
‘Where two or three are gathered’: February ‘Witness’
The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ is all about smaller congregations.
Campus clips: Concordia students learn, march, pray
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Youth Gathering planning nears fruition
Gathering registration is open until May 29, with the rate increasing March 4.
Education leaders gather in Savannah
The group meets annually to discuss matters of interest and concern regarding Lutheran education and youth ministry.
District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement
Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.
‘Unbelievable’ loss: Historic First Lutheran finds strength in God, church
The Eaton fire is the second most destructive wildfire in California history.
Grant will support nurturing children’s faith through worship
The $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative.
