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.
National News
Historic LCMS church destroyed by fire during annual Oktoberfest
The cause of the fire, which occurred on Sunday, Sept. 19, is still unknown.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann, former president of Concordia Lutheran Seminary (LCC)
Hempelmann died on Aug. 29 at the age of 82.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
‘Adopt’ a chaplain
The “Adopt-a-Chap” program connects LCMS congregations with the Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces by matching LCMS chaplains with those who wish to encourage them.
