See how LCMS church partners, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania, are bearing mercy and service through Diaconia work in the Baltics.
LWML convention registration opens
The 36th Biennial Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Convention will be held June 25-28 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Arson suspected at Lutheran church in England
St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in Sunderland, England, is badly damaged in a Jan. 17 fire.
WELSTech Conference set for July
The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod is hosting a conference July 9-11 in Waukesha, Wis., for anyone interested in learning how technology can aid ministry.
What’s in February’s ‘The Lutheran Witness’?
As the world moves toward Valentine’s Day, “The Lutheran Witness” looks at a topic the Church is sometimes reticent to discuss: sexuality.
The mission field here at home
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Office of National Mission has continually asked one main question: “How can we best serve the districts of the Synod, and with them the congregations, schools and workers of the church?” That is no small task.
Record number of Lutherans join 2015 March for Life
Forty-two years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade legalized abortion, pro-life supporters gather in the nation’s capital for the March for Life.
Life Conference focuses on engaging the culture
The conference theme was “It’s Your Time to Stand” — specifically, to stand for the 2,900 children who are aborted every day in the United States.
Karner receives honorary doctorate
Maggie Karner, outgoing director of LCMS Life and Health Ministries, is honored during a surprise tribute at the LCMS Life Conference.
Black Clergy Caucus embraces ‘21st-century ministry’
The term came up often at the Jan. 14-16 LCMS Black Clergy Caucus gathering in Dallas as a priority for ministry.
Movie review: ‘American Sniper’
While the religious aspects of the story are pared down, Clint Eastwood provides quality direction, and Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated performance is strong, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
Concordia Plan Services launches redesigned website
The updated website allows workers to find a provider, file a claim, designate beneficiaries and even initiate their retirement.
Commentary: Selma — on the movie, the town, our college there
Concordia College Alabama President Rev. Dr. Tilahun M. Mendedo shares his thoughts in this opinion piece.
LCEF honors individuals, ministry partners
Lutheran Church Extension Fund presents awards to individuals and ministries during its 2014 Fall Leadership Conference.
Lutheran Hour float wins Rose Parade award
The Rose Parade float sponsored by Lutheran Hour Ministries — the only Christian-themed entry in the Jan. 1 parade — receives the Princess’ Award trophy.
CPH offers free Lenten planning guide
The guide includes suggestions for special music, hymns, readings and Collects of the Day for Ash Wednesday through Palm Sunday.
