The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through Sept. 16.
New legal guide helps ministries prepare for lawsuits
The Synod and Alliance Defending Freedom collaborate on a manual, “Protecting Your Ministry (From Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Lawsuits).”
KFUO program to target election issues
“Free to be Faithful” moderator Kip Allen hosts the Aug. 17 program.
Scott takes top post at Shanghai school
Dr. Mary Scott, former provost at Concordia University Irvine, is the new head of school at Concordia International School Shanghai.
CPH book provides steps for ‘Surviving Divorce’
“Without This Ring: Surviving Divorce,” by Donna Pyle, is designed to provide “Christ-centered steps toward hope and healing.”
August’s ‘Witness’ focuses on Life Together
In this issue, readers can rejoice in the joy and comfort that Christians share as the body of Christ, gathered together around His Word and Sacraments.
Reformation Relevance: Justified by faith
What does it mean to be “justified by faith,” according to the New Testament?
Photo essay: A Powerful Presence
Youth Gathering participants spend 33,000 hours volunteering and have an estimated economic impact of $29.4 million on the city of New Orleans.
Convention acts on marriage, vocation, euthanasia
Delegates adopt six “Church and Culture” resolutions during the LCMS convention’s closing session.
CSSE in Macau Hosts Graduation Service
On July 15, 2016, Concordia School for Special Education hosted a graduation service for their students.
Rubke led Concordia University Texas in 1960s
A memorial service is set for Aug. 9 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Santa Rosa, Calif., for the Rev. Dr. Walter C. Rubke, who died July 7.
National Offering receives $315,000 for ‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’
Contributions will support national and international mission programs and projects related to the Synod’s threefold emphasis.
Former LCMS, seminary President Ralph Bohlmann dies
Some 325 people attend his July 27 funeral at Concordia Seminary’s Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus.
Delegates adopt resolutions on fertility issues, persecuted Christians
The Synod in convention adopted the final three resolutions from Floor Committee 3 on Mercy regarding fertility issues, persecuted Christians and LCMS World Relief and Human Care.
‘Witness, Mercy, Life Together’ to continue in the LCMS
LCMS convention delegates adopt six resolutions addressing unity in worship and life together in the church.
Convention delegates select emphases for national witness
The LCMS turns its attention toward revitalization, work among Hmong and Hispanic peoples and establishing Rosa J. Young academies.
