The Boy Scouts of America’s announcement that it is lifting its ban on gay Scout leaders “raises concern for many LCMS congregations,” say the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison and the Rev. Bart Day.
Second Infertility Ethics Symposium set for Fort Wayne
The free event, Nov. 7 at Concordia Theological Seminary, is open to pastors and laypeople.
St. Louis sem offers Lay Bible Institute Aug. 8
“Jesus and the Law in the Gospel of Mark” is the topic of the one-day event at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
God’s Gift of Sexuality Task Force offers resources
The resources are designed to provide hope and healing for those struggling with same-sex attraction, and offer support for their families.
Movie review: ‘Ant-Man’
Throughout the film the action is generally handled with a light touch — nothing is taken too seriously.
Lutheran camp includes creation-science learning center
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.
