Sponsored by LCMS Health Ministry, “Missionaries Without Passports” is set for 1 p.m. Central Time on Monday, June 15.
Despite demolished church, ‘amazing gratitude’ after South Dakota twister
Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont, S.D., loses its roof to a devastating tornado May 10, but Sunday-school children and teachers at the church are unharmed.
Zieroth leads PALS program
The Rev. Dr. Gary Zieroth of Chaska, Minn., is interim director of the Synod’s Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support program.
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
Spiritually speaking, the film is more clever, efficient style than enduring, deep substance, according to reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Seminaries announce off-campus courses
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.
