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,
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‘A march behind the cross’: Lutherans advocate, teach, care for life
In addition to advocating for life and teaching all generations about the sanctity of human life, the LCMS remains dedicated to supporting families in need after the birth of a child.
Southern Illinois elects Scharr to fourth term
The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 59th convention Feb. 3–5 under the theme “One Foundation.”
Bertsch elected to second term in North Dakota
The LCMS North Dakota District held its convention Jan. 23–26 in Fargo, N.D.
DCEs gather to learn, connect and share their faith
The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biannual conference Jan. 12–14 in Fort Collins, Colo.
Shaw, Hemmer, Rabe installed at International Center
The three men had all begun serving prior to their installations.
Schultz elected CEO of Concordia Publishing House
Jonathan D. Schultz, who formerly served as vice-president and corporate counsel for CPH, had served as interim CEO since May 2021.
‘This is the moment’: Chicago marchers pray for change
On Jan. 8, LCMS marchers joined over a thousand others to march for life in Illinois.
Rosa J. Young scholarships to support African American church work students
To honor Young’s legacy, LCEF and the LCMS Foundation have worked together to establish the Dr. Rosa J. Young Scholarship Endowment.
Million Dollar Life Match applications now open
Grants will support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.
Deadline to apply for national development grant extended to March 1
Awards will be announced in June.
The gift of life: A letter from President Harrison
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares thoughts about the sanctity of life.
Lutheran schools to celebrate Christ ‘in all things’ during NLSW
The theme for this year’s observance, set for Jan. 23–29, comes from Colossians 1:17: “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
Photo essay: A photographer’s look back at 2021
LCMS Managing Photojournalist Erik M. Lunsford shares some of 2021’s definitive moments.
