Harrison, Carlson decry abortion, sale of baby parts

Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson release a joint statement Oct. 6 that speaks out against Planned Parenthood’s abortion practices.

LCMS allots disaster funds for Papua New Guinea food crisis

LCMS Disaster Response provides initial funding of $16,500 after flooding, drought and frost decimate the nation’s food supply.

‘Beautiful Feet’ conference registrations due Oct. 12

The Beautiful Feet Mission Conference — a gathering for mission-minded college students — is set for Nov. 12-14 at Concordia University, Nebraska, in Seward, Neb.

Free webinar offers advice on hoarding disorder

“Behind the Chaos: Compulsive Hoarding” is the topic of a free webinar scheduled for 1 p.m. Central Time Oct. 22.

In October’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

Those interested in Lutheranism, history and the Church can now learn more about all three in the October issue of “The Lutheran Witness.”

‘2013 Convention Resolution Update’ released

The update includes information on resolutions that are wide in scope and quotes those affected by or carrying out the resolutions.

Movie review: ‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’

While this sequel has lots of action, it’s also missing some of the things that made the first “Maze Runner” film intriguing and fun, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.

Young Adult Ambassadors to advocate for key issues

Four Young Adult Ambassadors are the winners of a collegiate essay contest sponsored by the Synod’s “Free to be Faithful” initiative.

Meyer announces St. Louis sem’s $180 million fund campaign

“Generations: The Campaign for Concordia Seminary” will provide funding to build endowments, increase annual support and expand library and learning-technology initiatives.

Goeglein to address family, marriage, life, liberty in sem talk

The free presentation by Tim Goeglein is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 8 at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.

Dr. Maggie Karner — voice for life, mercy, religious freedom — dies

A funeral for Karner, 52, is planned for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol, Conn.

ONM’s Day releases statement on Maggie Karner

The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, recalls the gifts of the late Dr. Maggie Karner.

Mercy Through Chaplains – September 2015

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Specialized Pastoral Ministry and Ministry to the Armed Forces military chaplains deliver Christ’s mercy through their words and service, providing much-needed spiritual care for His people in unique and challenging environments.

NALC, LCMS reps address biblical authority, contemporary issues

Leaders of the Synod and the North American Lutheran Church meet Sept. 9-10 in St. Louis, continuing discussions that began in late 2011.

New mission journal focuses on Reformation

The edition contains papers presented at the second International Conference on Confessional Leadership this past spring in Wittenberg, Germany.

‘God’s phenomenal grace’ — a retrospective on Robert Kuhn

A look back on the ministry of the Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn — from parish service to “final” retirement.