For the Jan. 18 “Free to be Faithful” program, Jeanne Mancini shares plans for the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Reformation Relevance: Faith, Hope and Love
At the beginning of this Reformation anniversary year, we share this excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther.
Free resources can help congregations celebrate 500th Reformation anniversary
The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is an excellent opportunity for congregations to proclaim the Gospel in their communities.
In January’s ‘Lutheran Witness’
In conjunction with the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., this edition previews life-related issues.
LCMS college, university enrollment dips by 1,590 students
The combined 2016 fall enrollment of 35,717 for the Synod’s 10 colleges and universities falls for the first time in 24 years.
Pro-life icon Jean Garton memorial set for Jan. 21
The co-founder and president emeritus of Lutherans For Life died Dec. 23 at the age of 87.
Betty Duda, 84, was former LWML president
The Synod leader died peacefully Dec. 24, after entering hospice care a few days earlier.
Movie review: ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’
Director Gareth Edwards has made a film that looks and feels like “Star Wars,” but may be too intense for young children.
Board’s top challenge: helping God’s people marshal kingdom resources
“Finances are first and foremost on everyone’s heart,” LCMS Board of Directors Chairman Rev. Dr. Michael L. Kumm says during the Board’s Nov. 17-18 meeting in Schaumburg, Ill.
COP tackles wide range of topics at November meeting
Topics discussed by the LCMS Council of Presidents include ecclesiastical supervision, calling pastors on candidate status, immigration and seminary concerns.
KFUO program eyes secularization of Christmas
This trend is the topic of discussion for Worldwide KFUO’s next “Free to be Faithful” program at 2:30 p.m. (Central time) on Dec. 21.
Special mission journal explores LCMS membership decline
Demographic reports in this special December “Journal of Lutheran Mission” explain the main reasons behind the decline and offer suggestions for reversing the trend.
Living boldly: Keynote speakers inspire at LCEF fall conference
Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s annual conference takes place Nov. 18-20 in Schaumburg, Ill., under the theme “Live Boldly.”
RSTM conference looks toward future of national mission
The Rev. Mark Wood is among speakers sharing resources at the recent National Rural & Small Town Mission Conference in Wichita, Kan.
Providing spiritual care after deadly Tennessee fires
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sevierville, Tenn., and its pastor use resources from LCMS Disaster Response to meet the spiritual-care needs of victims.
