View video, photos of dedication in Wittenberg

The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, is dedicated on Sunday, May 3, and a video and photos of the historic event are available.

Bulletin insert: Nepal earthquake relief

Download a bulletin insert that offers ways LCMS members and congregations may support the earthquake relief work in Nepal.

Fondow re-elected to fifth term in Minnesota North

The LCMS Minnesota North District convention, meeting April 13-15 in Brainerd, Minn., emphasizes missions.

‘Old School’ brings ‘Lutheran Bluegrass’ music to Wittenberg

The LCMS band “Old School” performs Bluegrass favorites — with a Lutheran flair — May 2 as part of the International Lutheran Center dedication celebration.

Synod responds with grants for Nepal quake relief

LCMS Disaster Response grants fund immediate provisions such as food, personal-care kits and water-filtration units for many affected.

Pastoral Education – May 2015

The essentials of pastoral formation remain the same throughout the ages: Oratio, Meditatio, Tentatio (prayer, meditation, spiritual affliction and trial).

Synod planning response to Baltimore violence

Local pastors, the LCMS Southeastern District and the Synod’s Office of National Mission are working to prevent further rioting.

Solo Verbo: a new way to highlight Wittenberg gifts

The new campaign recognizes individuals and families who provide funding to the Wittenberg Project’s Old Latin School renovation.

Watch Lutheran Center dedication via live stream

The May 3 dedication service of the International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany, will stream live, beginning at 8 a.m. Central Time.

LWML exceeds record $1.83 million mission goal

Lutheran women contribute more than $19,000 over the auxiliary’s goal for mission projects in 2013-15.

Online directory provides Synod view on key legal issues

The website offers information on amicus — or “friend of the court” — briefs signed by the LCMS.

Church sign shares resurrection message as ‘witness,’ ‘welcome’

Every Sunday is Easter — that’s the message on the outdoor sign at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., and it’s making people think, according to Pastor Rev. Dr. Ulmer Marshall.

Harrison joins faith leaders to uphold marriage, religious liberty

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and 34 other U.S. religious leaders reaffirm their shared commitment to traditional marriage and religious freedom in a letter to those in public service.

Reformation 2017 to focus on Gospel, outreach

Some 15 representatives of LCMS partner organizations, Synod officers and history experts review plans for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.

Hispanic convention set for July 28-31 in Tampa

The triennial convention provides “a time of learning, fellowship, empowerment and refreshment,” says Convention President Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sánchez.

CNH delegates elect Newton to fifth term

The California-Nevada-Hawaii District re-elects the Rev. Dr. Robert Newton to his fifth term as president.