The program hosted by Kip Allen is set for airing and online streaming Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
Protecting troops’ religious freedom: LCMS calls for clear DoD guidance
The Synod sends a formal request to the Secretary of Defense to ensure specific protections for chaplains, service members and other defense personnel, as Christian service members face increasing pressures in today’s military.
Movie review: ‘Sully’
In his film about Captain Chesley Sullenberger’s “miracle on the Hudson,” Director Clint Eastwood manages to make an intimate human story out of events most people only experienced through the media.
Seminaries offer campus visits to prospective students
High-school and college students as well as adults are invited to attend visitation events at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Journal outlines ‘ecumenical and mission opportunities’
The September “Journal of Lutheran Mission” highlights the Synod’s opportunities to walk with other confessional churches around the world.
History, heritage surround Synod leaders’ installation
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and others elected to LCMS posts this year are installed Sept. 10 in St. Louis.
Photo essay: Extending Mercy in Kenya
The first LCMS Mercy Medical Team in Lodwar, Kenya, treats 1,861 people over five days in June.
LCMS and LCP Encouraged by Agreement
On June 8, 2016, the Rev. Antonio Reyes, president of The Lutheran Church in the…
Rev. Dr. Robert King, 94, was longtime LCMS officer
A funeral service for King — who died Sept. 6 — is held Sept. 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, Mo.
Catechism ‘Explanation’ revision ready for review
A first draft of the revised “Explanation” to “Luther’s Small Catechism” is mailed to congregations and rostered church workers for feedback by Oct. 31.
‘Called to Vote’ offers Christian approach to elections
The downloadable study is designed to “spark thoughtful and biblical conversation about voting in a democracy and our duty as Christian citizens.”
September ‘Witness’ addresses women and the Church
The issue tackles questions such as “Should women be drafted?” and “Why doesn’t the LCMS ordain women?”
Reformation Relevance: How Christians should regard Moses
Martin Luther proclaims the Law and the Gospel as the lenses through which every Christian can read and properly understand the Bible.
‘Eyes of Life’ presents voice for life-issues discussion
Visitors to eyesoflife.org encounter others’ life stories and may post their own.
Higher Things summer conferences draw 2,700 participants
Young people from seven countries gather for three Higher Things summer conferences under the theme “Bread of Life.”
NLSA accredits 127 Lutheran schools
National Lutheran School Accreditation commissioners accredit Lutheran schools for 2016.
