Total giving rises dramatically and Sunday school reports provide a “bright spot,” as membership declines continue.
In Colorado: Disaster Response staff sees damage, offers aid
Although many of those with flood damage have begun cleanup, some still haven’t been able to get back to their homes because of impassable roads. Temporary housing is a big need.
CUS board applauds enrollments, meets with campus presidents
The Concordia University System Board of Directors recognizes the efforts of the nine CUS campus presidents toward the growth in total enrollment among the Synod’s colleges and universities.
Seminary’s Gard promoted to Rear Admiral
Chaplain Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard, Deputy Chief of Chaplains for Reserve Matters and a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., is promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral.
LIRS announces grants for immigration-detention visitation ministries
Congregations and organizations reaching out to immigrants in detention have until Oct. 18 to apply for grants from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service.
Three LCMS schools chosen for ‘Blue Ribbon’ honor
The award from the U.S. Department of Education goes to Messiah Lutheran School, St. Charles, Mo.; Our Redeemer Lutheran School, Wauwatosa, Wis.; and St. Peter Lutheran School, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Concordia University System Chronicle – October 2013
In this issue, you will read about the merger of Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) and Concordia University, Ann Arbor (CUAA). In addition, you will learn about the benefits Concordia students receive from participating in the Concordia International Studies Consortium (CISC) program.
Congregations advised to make own decisions on Boy Scouts involvement
An Oct. 7 letter from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison to church workers advises congregations to make their own decisions on whether or not they will sponsor troops with the Boy Scouts of America.
Wenthe named interim president of Concordia University System
On behalf of the Concordia University System (CUS) board of directors, the Rev. Dr. Daniel N. Jastram, the board’s chairman, makes the announcement Oct. 4.
Lutheran Housing Support awarded $78,179 treasury grant
The grant from the U.S. Department of the Treasury will help the LCMS housing ministry expand its ability to provide loans in low-income and economically distressed communities.
CPH offers free trial of online giving resource
“eGiving” offers congregation members a secure and automatic way to regularly give to their church — without using checks, cash or envelopes.
Pressure Points (October 2013)
The conversation about pastors having friends in the congregation continues.
COP delves into range of topics, biblical studies
On the first full day of its Sept. 20-24 meeting, the Synod’s Council of Presidents spends the heart of the morning continuing to refine a paper on the Office of the Public Ministry.
Board of Directors gets ready for new triennium
The Synod’s Board of Directors elects officers for the 2013-16 triennium and takes a number of other actions.
Coalition forms to set ‘action plans’ for church-worker wellness
Members of a new “Ministerial Care Coalition” to improve the health and care of LCMS church workers are developing action plans toward that goal.
Adidas donates new equipment to Selma football team
Less than a week after losing more than $70,000 of equipment in a bus fire, the Concordia College Alabama Hornets are sporting brand-new football gear, courtesy of Adidas.
