The new Luther House at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, continues the campus ministry of the former University Lutheran Chapel.
News
LCMS media critic helps spotlight lack of abortion trial coverage
If you know the name Kermit Gosnell, you might credit Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, who helped spotlight mainstream reporters’ lack of coverage of the abortion doctor’s murder trial.
Congregations to receive National Offering info packet
LCMS congregations are being asked to gather contributions for the National Offering on Sunday, June 2, and have their delegates bring them to the Synod’s 65th Regular Convention, July 20-25 in St. Louis.
Convention video, resources available online
The “Convention Workbook,” a tentative schedule and other convention resources are now available online.
CTCR to publish report on natural knowledge of God
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopts a report titled “The Natural Knowledge of God in Christian Confession and Christian Witness.”
Mequon conference to defend creationism
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.
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.
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.