The preaching workshops will focus on helping pastors plan and prepare for Lent.
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Warehouse fire destroys 1.5 million copies of GOOD NEWS magazine
The magazine is published in 20 languages through the Concordia Mission Society and read in over 100 countries.
LCMS, LCC, NALC release three-year Bible reading guide
The guide is the third joint effort of the three church bodies.
Buckman honored for service to military
Air Force Chaplain (Lt. Col.) James Buckman of Lake Forest, Ill., receives the Bronze St. Martin of Tours Medal.
Nancy Zieman, host of Wisconsin Public Television’s ‘Sewing with Nancy,’ dies at 64
A funeral service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Peace Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Registration opens for first Lutheran School Administrators Conference
The event for educators is set for March 11–13 in Orlando.
CUS enrollment falls slightly amid ‘challenging culture’ of higher education
The drop represents less than 1 percent since fall 2016 and doesn’t worry Concordia University System leaders.
Photo essay: Serving the homeless ‘anything but traditional’
Rev. John Suguitan and Deaconess Kelly Jacobs serve the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless in Cincinnati.
LCMS statistics for 2016: membership down, contributions up
But only about 70 percent of the Synod’s 6,100 congregations reported.
COP reviews Koinonia Project outcomes, hears president’s report
The council also discussed plans to study church-worker health and well-being.
Plans underway for 45th annual March for Life
The national event will take place in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19, with regional events planned for dates in January and February.
Pless to lead Advent preaching workshop at Concordia Theological Seminary
The workshop is $40/person and will take place on Nov. 7.
LCMS receives ‘Above and Beyond’ award from U.S. Department of Defense
The award was presented at a banquet in Jefferson City on Aug. 25.
Recovery slow but steady in Puerto Rico as donations and aid are still needed
Power remains out over much of the island and many roads are still blocked by debris.
Synod joins amicus brief for Colorado baker under fire for marriage view
The brief’s basis is that the government cannot force Americans to use their abilities and vocations to perform services that violate their faith and conscience.
Harvey and Irma: Synod focuses on long-term aid
Collaboration among LCMS Disaster Response, affected districts and essential partners continues to be strengthened by generosity shown across the Synod.
