Lutheran Island Camp is dedicating Aug. 29 “the only science and environmental learning center in the country that is based on a Lutheran, Christian, biblical worldview.”
Second Planned Parenthood video points to ‘callous business of killing’
A second undercover video from the Center for Medical Progress is released July 21.
400-plus at NATIONAL15 focus on serving youth
LCMS Youth Ministry’s 2015 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference — focused on the theme of “Standing” — meets July 12-15 in New Orleans.
LCMS pro-life leaders host media
LCMS Sanctity of Life Committee members address organ-harvesting video during a July 16 press conference.
National Mission’s Day denounces Planned Parenthood
The Rev. Bart Day, executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, responds to a newly released video implicating Planned Parenthood in the sale of aborted babies’ body parts.
Ultrasound-based resource shows students ‘Life in the Womb’
“What is This? Looking at Life in the Womb” brings ultrasound technology into middle- and high-school classrooms to highlight the sanctity of human life.
Campbell on marriage: Pastors ‘shouldn’t abandon the field’
Jim Campbell of Alliance Defending Freedom offers insight into the Supreme Court’s recent marriage ruling via a July 14 “Free to be Faithful” webinar.
LCMS, partners break ground for Ferguson ‘Empowerment Center’
They will offer job training and other assistance through the Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson when it opens next summer. At far left is the Synod’s Rev. Steven Schave.
Task-force report on licensed lay deacons available
The Resolution 4-06A Task Force’s 32-page report and a two-page executive summary of the report are available for download.
Central Illinois re-elects Miller president
President Rev. Mark A. Miller is elected to his second term at the district’s July 5-7 convention in Springfield, Ill.
Mission society picks 11 new projects for support
Since 2002, Jesus Is Lord Mission donates more than $2.4 million to its only ministry partner — the LCMS.
May elected to fifth term in Indiana
The Rev. Dr. Daniel P. May is re-elected president of the LCMS Indiana District at its convention in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Montana delegates elect Forke to fourth term
The Rev. Terry R. Forke of Billings, Mont., is re-elected president of the LCMS Montana District on the first ballot during the district’s 33rd convention.
ADF’s Campbell to discuss SCOTUS marriage ruling
Jim Campbell, senior legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, returns to host his second “Free to be Faithful” webinar July 14.
Rev. Dr. Charles Manske, founding president of Concordia, Irvine, dies
A memorial service to celebrate the life and ministry of Manske, 82, was held July 18 at Concordia University Irvine.
LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal
Delegates to the 36th Biennial Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention elect Patti Ross president and adopt a record-breaking $2 million mission goal.
