Those connecting with the July 20-25 Synod convention via the Web should check the convention’s daily schedule to be sure of what’s happening when.
Convention Corner (July 2013)
Here are a few tips from Barbara A. Below to help you stay informed about what is happening at the 2013 Synod convention.
Pressure Points (July 2013)
This month’s column explores how a new pastor might best begin ministry with his first congregation.
Harrison elected to second term as LCMS president
Incumbent Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison receives 4,262 votes, or 66 percent of the 6,432 ballots cast.
LWML adopts record mission goal of $1.83 million
The mission goal, adopted during the 35th Biennial Convention of The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, June 27-30 in Pittsburgh, will be used to fund 18 projects.
New ‘Chapel Talks’ highlights ‘Luther’s Small Catechism’
With its focus on “Luther’s Small Catechism,” the 2013-14 edition of “Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools” is suitable for use in a number of settings.
Four CTS students receive awards in essay contest
Four students from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., are named this year’s winners in an annual essay contest sponsored by the LCMS Office of National Mission.
LCMS responds to Supreme Court ruling in marriage case
Responding to the June 26 decision striking down part of a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, the LCMS issues a statement saying “we are saddened for our nation, even as we call our fellow Christians to faithfulness and prayer.”
KFUO starts ‘new era’ at LCMS International Center
KFUO — which airs at kfuo.org, classic99.com and 850-AM — begins broadcasting from the LCMS International Center, after moving from its long-time studios at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
LCMS members evacuated, lose homes in Colorado wildfire
“Some people got out with only the clothes on their backs. They don’t even have a change of clothes or a toothbrush,” said the Rev. Dr. Dennis Lucero of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Voting for LCMS president begins June 22
Results of the election will be announced July 6. If you can’t attend the Synod’s national convention July 20-25, there are several ways to follow the action from home.
LCMS ‘tweet chat’ draws dozens of questions about marriage
The LCMS hosts a “tweet chat” on marriage June 19, allowing participants to pose questions and share answers and resources. It was a first for the Synod.
RSO to host conference on same-sex marriage
Dr. Robert P. George will give the keynote at an Aug. 14-15 conference on same-sex attraction and marriage hosted by DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel.
Website offers tools to link students, campus ministries
A new campus-ministry page on the “LCMS U” website offers two tools designed to help students find LCMS campus ministries at colleges and universities nationwide.
Institute to host Latino Ministries Conference
The Lutheran Hispanic Missionary Institute will host its first national Partners in Latino Ministries Conference Oct. 23-25 in El Paso, Texas.
CPH releases ‘On-the-Go Prayers’ for busy families
The one-minute prayers are designed to help families “make prayer part of [their] daily routine,” according to Concordia Publishing House.
