The Rev. Stephen Gewecke was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS New Jersey District at the district’s 19th convention, held May 21 in Clinton, N.J.
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Concordia, Irvine, moves ‘forward in faith’
In February, Concordia University Irvine (CUI), Irvine, Calif., announced the successful completion of its comprehensive “Forward in Faith” campaign, which was launched in 2013 with a focus on new facilities, scholarships, academic programs and the university’s endowment.
‘Endless gratitude’: Concordia College New York celebrates final commencement
Later this year, the 140-year-old institution will permanently close.
LCMS seminaries celebrate in-person Call Days
After holding virtual Call Day services in 2020 due to the nationwide COVID-19 shutdown, the two seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod were able, by God’s grace, to return to in-person Call Day celebrations in 2021.
Council of Presidents holds annual Call Week meeting
The COP approved placements and conducted other business.
COVID-19 and the church: One year later
Over the last year, LCMS Research Services has carried out a series of surveys to study how the Synod’s churches, schools and workers are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wyoming District re-elects Hill
The Wyoming District convention was the first of the triennium, which was recently extended an extra year.
LCMS receives renewed Better Business Bureau accreditation
The LCMS met all 20 of the BBB’s accountability standards to receive a renewal of its accreditation by the organization.
Bethesda focuses on unmet needs during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The COVID-19 pandemic complicated the challenges of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and highlighted the ongoing need to address those challenges.
LCMS Youth Gathering adds new, flexible volunteer opportunity for 2022
The new volunteer track will allow more people to get involved, even if they don’t have a full week to commit.
Brink receives LEA’s top honor
On Feb. 22, Lutheran Education Association announced its 2021 list of distinguished educators.
‘Coast to Coast’: Virtual concert unites Lutherans in song
In March, more than 3,000 people from across the United States joined together for a virtual concert event that featured the music ensembles of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., and Sheboygan Lutheran High School in Sheboygan, Wis.
Watch Call Day services online
Both seminaries of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
Campus clips – Synod’s institutions of higher learning wind down year
News from LCMS universities and seminaries.
Cario appointed interim president of CUW and CUAA
The Board of Regents of Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), Mequon, Wis., has unanimously selected CUW Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. William Cario to serve as interim president of both CUW and Concordia University Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich.
