Synod Board endorses plans to strengthen CUS schools

By Joe Isenhower Jr. ORLANDO, Fla. — At its Nov. 15-16 meeting here, the LCMS…

LCEF Fall Conference emphasizes time for witness

By Joe Isenhower Jr. ORLANDO, Fla. — Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum and Synod President…

LCC Comfort Dogs bring smiles back to Newtown

By Paula Schlueter Ross Abbi, Barnabas, Chewie, Hannah, Maggie, Ruthie, Luther, Prince and Shami — the…

One school shooting victim has LCMS ties

A child who had attended Sunday school at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newtown,…

Pastor’s son among those suffering after typhoon in Philippines

By Kim Plummer Krull As the death toll from Typhoon Bopha continues to climb, a…

Synod to share Christmas presents, 'presence' with Sandy survivors

By Kim Plummer Krull As the struggles continue for many Superstorm Sandy survivors in the Northeast,…

Registration deadline draws near for first Life Conference

By Sarah Schafer January 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme…

LWML offers Christmas cards

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Christmas card for 2012 depicts Advent, Christmas and Epiphany. The inside…

Missionaries, children welcome retreat with others 'who understand'

By Kim Plummer Krull   Swimming in the pool. Eating yummy Thai food. Being with Dad,…

Seminary seeks campaign director, planned gift officer

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks to fill two full-time positions: The campaign executive director manages…

Court upholds Indiana's ban on secular wedding officiants

(RNS) — A federal court in Indiana has rejected atheists’ requests to preside at wedding…

Commission suggests ways to keep closer eye on lavish ministries

(RNS) — A special commission created by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has…

Fresh from LCMS training, Filipino Lutherans put ‘Mercy in Action’

By Kim Plummer Krull Just days after taking part in an LCMS disaster-response training conference…

Harrison shares Advent message in new video

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares an Advent message to the church in…

Historical Institute presents awards for 2011

Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) presented “Awards of Commendation” to 22 historians Nov. 8 for exemplary…

Former rector of nation's largest Episcopal church becomes Catholic

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — The former rector of the nation’s largest Episcopal church has become…