The 2024 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL24) was held July 21–24 in New Orleans.
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Hardy installed as CUS president
The Rev. Dr. Jamison J. Hardy was installed as president of the Concordia University System on July 23 in St. Louis.
Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
Harrison writes pastoral letter to CUWAA Board of Regents
The full text of the letter is now being made publicly available.
Campus clips: Summer study and scholarship
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Celebrating life: Pro-life advocates meet to discuss post-Dobbs strategies
LCMS Life Ministry was invited to participate in the first Celebrate Life Weekend, held in June to mark the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.
‘And they sang’: Worship institute covers entire psalter in four days
More than 500 pastors, musicians and laity attended the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music.
A ‘wall of water’: Iowa floods strike three LCMS congregations
A response to the June 22 flooding is underway.
Concordia University System regents gather for training
The training was mandated by the Synod in convention.
Campus clips: Mission, learning and honors
Updates submitted by LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Mock disaster provides training ground for volunteers
In April, Lutherans in North Carolina participated in a Lutheran Early Response Team training event.
BOD adopts $80.6M budget for FY25
The budget reflects an anticipated $78.6M in total revenue and net asset releases, $2.01M in board-designated releases, and a surplus of $51,000.
Specialized Care conference offers practical, theological insight
Specialized Care workers extend their congregation’s Word and Sacrament ministry by providing spiritual care to those in unique circumstances.
Summer ‘Engage’: Mercy for neighbor
Among other stories, the issue introduces the “By the Mercies of God” accountability campaign.
‘By the Mercies of God’: Putting the church’s gifts to work
Stories of mercy provide a small glimpse of how the generosity of God’s people is making a difference around the world.
Campus clips: Commencements and more
Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
