Astronomy holds many clues that support the LCMS perspective of the earth being several thousand instead of millions of years old. That topic and others will be discussed July 8-10 in Mequon, Wis.
News
Small Catechism with Explanations in Kyrgyz Completed and Distributed!
On April 21, 2013, several Kyrgyz-speaking members of the Lutheran Church Concordia (LCC) ventured from their villages and towns into Bishkek to help celebrate the completion of the Small Catechism with explanation in Kyrgyz.
Three joining Synod staff
The Rev. Steve Schave, Deaconess Kim Schave and the Rev. Michael Meyer accept posts with the LCMS national offices.
Congregations, Disaster Response help flood victims in Illinois
As assessments continue, at least four LCMS families are among those who have reported flood damage to their Illinois homes.
Pressure Points (May 2013)
The “Pressure Points” column for May 2013 explores conflicts between and among congregational lay leaders and pastors.
Convention Corner
Check here for a list of important dates related to the election process for LCMS president.
Dates announced for 2016 Youth Gathering
It’s official — the 2016 LCMS National Youth Gathering will be July 16-20. Stay tuned for the location.
In Boston, Lutherans offer comfort in wake of horror
Offering prayers, Comfort Dogs and coffee, First Lutheran Church in Boston opens its doors to the city after the horrific April 15 marathon bombings.
LWML exceeds $1.825 million mission goal
The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League exceeds — by $9,269.27 — its 2011-13 mission goal of $1.825 million.
Students gain ‘invaluable experience’ in LCEF challenge
Six Concordia University System schools participate in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s second National Student Marketing Competition April 12 in St. Louis.
Concordia—Chicago president to step down
The Rev. Dr. John F. Johnson announces that he is stepping down Aug. 16 as president of Concordia University Chicago in River Forest, Ill.
New video: ‘From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013’
The video, “From Horror to Hope: Haiti 2013,” chronicles the relief and recovery efforts of the LCMS with partners in Haiti.
Registration drive opens for ‘LCMS U’ network
Registration is open at lcms.org/lcmsu for qualified, intentional LCMS campus ministries to become part of the new “LCMS U” campus-ministry network.
‘Immersion’ event equips seminarians for rural ministry
Four students from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., participate in LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission’s first “Rural Immersion” event Feb. 25-March 4 at Concordia, Mo.
ALMA provides big boost to small mission agencies
The Association of Lutheran Mission Agencies (ALMA) is a valuable resource for connecting and equipping independent Lutheran mission organizations, say ALMA members.
Commentary: LCMS ministry to and with Asians – then, now and ahead
A “Reporter” commentary stresses the importance of LCMS ministry to and with Asians, both in the United States and abroad.