The 41st Biennial LWML Convention was held in Omaha June 26–29 under the theme “Growing in God’s Grace.”
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Oklahoma re-elects Nehrenz, focuses on outreach
The district met for its 51st regular convention June 13–14 in Edmond, Okla.
New Jersey re-elects Gewecke, addresses wellness
The LCMS New Jersey District met for its 20th regular convention June 12–14 in Edison, N.J.
New England re-elects Beinke
The district met for its 20th regular convention June 12–14 in Springfield, Mass.
Minnesota South elects Woodford to third term
The LCMS Minnesota South District met June 12–14 at Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn.
Paavola elected to fifth term in Mid-South
The LCMS Mid-South District held its 22nd regular convention June 12–14 in Memphis, Tenn.
Conference on death points to life in Christ
“Dying Well in Christ: A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End” was held July 7–9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
South Wisconsin elects Meador to first term
The district met June 9–10 in Mequon, Wis., for its 57th regular convention.
Maxwell re-elected in Rocky Mountain District
The district held its 53rd regular convention May 29–31 in Denver, Colo.
Paper outlines state of LCMS, WELS, ELS talks
The three church bodies have been holding informal meetings since 2012.
‘Lutherans Engage’: Quiet and humble service
The Summer 2025 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ is now available.
Today’s educators, tomorrow’s educational leaders
The School Leadership Development (SLED) project identifies, recruits and equips educators to serve as leaders in their schools.
‘Faithfully and diligently’: Forming the next generation of church workers
Forming the next generation of church workers means forming them in the Lutheran Confessions.
Mission boards look to convention
The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission met in St. Louis May 1–2 and May 8–9, respectively.
Higher education in the LCMS: Part 3
This article in the series explores how the Concordia University System schools are operating to maintain fiscal strength.