It would be for LCMS congregations and their members, as well as other LCMS-related entities and people. (File photo)
COP, BOD hold joint annual session
Synod leaders hear updates about each group’s work, as well as on Concordia Retirement Plan changes and health-care reform.
LCMS responds to Thrivent’s Choice Dollars statement
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans removes Planned Parenthood from its Choice program and suspends more than 50 pro-life organizations from receiving Choice Dollars.
Synod issues statement on Thrivent, Planned Parenthood
The Dec. 19 statement to all Synod congregations, schools and professional church workers relates to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its Choice Dollars® program.
Harrison shares Christmas message of hope, thanks
The message from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison also is available as a free, downloadable bulletin insert.
LCMS church takes in students after Colorado shooting
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and School — one block from Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colo. — offers a safe haven for some 1,800 terrified students.
COP lays groundwork for ‘Ministry of Visitation’
The Council of Presidents spends a sizable amount of its Nov. 19-21 meeting in San Antonio on the topic. (File photo)
Lutherans invited to two life marches
The pro-life marches are in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 22 and San Francisco on Jan. 25.
LCMS Eurasia mission team expands by two
This month, two LCMS deaconesses were commissioned in the mission field. Deaconesses Ashley Prothro and Elizabeth Ahlman were inducted into the ranks of the Concordia Deaconess College and are set to fulfill their calls in the Eurasia mission field.
Synod offers online resource for year-end donors
Interested in making a charitable donation before year’s end? Check out the Synod’s “Make a Gift” website!
CPH website features Christmas gifts
The Concordia Publishing House website features more than 80 gift items, including jewelry, ornaments, cards, mugs, books, nativity sets, keyrings, picture frames, cookie cutters and craft sets.
Operation Barnabas resets for future
The six-year-old Synod program that’s designed to create a “network of care” for military members considers how to adapt for ministry in the years ahead.
Philippines Disaster Update: Your Gifts at Work
During the distribution stage, the team loaded 5 large trucks and traveled nearly 36 hours to reach the typhoon disaster areas on the island of Leyte. The tired and hungry victims were so happy and hopeful at the thought and anticipation of receiving food and water.
First Mission Summit kindles discussion about missions
At the Nov. 21-22 summit in San Antonio, participants examine the history, theology and result of Lutheran mission work and look toward the future.
Rodewald to lead Lutheran Bible Translators
Dr. Michael K. Rodewald, regional director for Africa with the LCMS Office of International Mission, will begin work June 1, 2014, as executive director of LBT.
‘Cross Edges’ debuts on Worldwide KFUO
“Cross Edges,” with five new programs aimed at young adults and offering fresh talk about contemporary Lutheran Christianity, begins Dec. 2 on the LCMS-owned Worldwide KFUO.
