Here’s a listing of off-campus, continuing-education opportunities offered by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
In Baltimore: ‘sharing Gospel in middle of pain’
Seven LCMS pastors join fellow members of the Synod’s Southeastern District — and some 5,000 Baltimore residents and others — at a rally and march for peace in that city May 2.
LCMS Communications, periodicals win awards
LCMS Communications and its periodicals receive 13 awards from the Associated Church Press and two from the Evangelical Press Association — for work published in 2014.
LCMS president reprises Luther during Wittenberg dedication
Nearly 450 people from around the world take part in the May 3 dedication of the International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin school.
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.
