The district’s former president, the Rev. Michael Newman, previously announced his retirement.
National News
Florida-Georgia re-elects Rockey
The Rev. James Rockey was elected by acclamation to his second term as district president.
Tornado hits Lutheran camp in Oklahoma
The response is ongoing after an EF-1 tornado hit Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, Okla., on June 18.
Hill elected to fourth term in Wyoming
The district’s 21st regular convention was held May 1–3 in Casper, Wyo.
Giving thanks for our directors of Christian education
Through their leadership and service, DCEs assist and support pastors as they teach the faith to children, youth and adults.
Campus clips: Building for the future
Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and/or seminaries.
Campus clips: Service and leadership
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and/or seminaries.
Multiple LCMS groups assist with tornado response
A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
Book honors former Synod vice-president
The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.
CNH elects Lange to third term
The LCMS California-Nevada-Hawaii District met in convention May 15–17 in Sacramento, Calif.
Briefs filed in support of Synod
The friend-of-the-court briefs pertain to the civil complaint filed by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod against Concordia University Texas.
Mercy conference celebrates truth
The “Mercy: Love Throughout Life” conference was held in Irvine, Calif.; St. Louis; and online.