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.
The latest LMI buzz from the National LCMS Youth Gathering
In the September issue of the LMI Update, LMI manager Dionne Lovstad-Jones hits the highlights of LMI activities at the National LCMS Youth Gathering held in June in San Antonio.
Malaria partners report on global funding
In the September issue of the LMI Update, Lutheran Malaria Director (LMI) Director for the LCMS Martha Mitkos writes about an advisory meeting held in June with members of the LMI team, staff from the United Nations Foundation and the United Methodist’s Imagine No Malaria campaign in Washington, D.C.
Disaster conference equips Latin Americans for mercy work
Lutherans from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Guatemala, Venezuela, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay gather to learn about how the church can and does bear mercy in times of disaster.
Youth Ministry Symposium to explore ‘faith, values, millenials’
The 2014 Youth Ministry Symposium, Jan. 9-11 in St. Louis, will explore the world of young adults, including the so-called “nones,” and our roles as the church to reach them.
Concordia, Selma, football team escapes burning bus
All 62 people on the bus escape safely and without injury, but all of their equipment is lost.
Pittsburgh Lutherans restore LCMS historic cemetery
“We needed the cemetery in pristine condition for the sake of the people there and as a witness to the community,” says a lead organizer of the restoration.
Rev. Dr. Robert Sauer, former LCMS officer, dies
A funeral service is held Sept. 24 at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Mo.
Fort Collins, Colo., congregation helps 1,200 evacuees
Members of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colo., are staffing a local shelter — providing food, clothing and other necessities to weary flood victims.
National, international mission boards examine missiology
The Synod’s two mission boards review a draft of “A Theological Statement for Mission in the 21st Century,” a document mandated by the 2013 Synod convention.
National Mission board clarifies purpose, OKs SPM call process
At the most recent meeting, board members also tweak policies, elect officers and hear staff reports.
Boards gather for President’s Leadership Meeting
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison speaks about challenges and blessings in the Synod today and Dr. Leo S. Mackay Jr. addresses “Excellence into the Future.”
National Disaster Response Conference open to all
Anyone with an interest in responding to victims of natural and man-made disasters is welcome to attend the Synod’s Fifth National Disaster Response Conference, Oct. 7-10 in St. Louis.
