New Congress more religiously diverse, less Protestant

(RNS) — Three Buddhists, a Hindu and a “none” will walk into the 113th Congress,…

Kenyan church leaders say laws would weaken marriage

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Kenyan church leaders are lining up in opposition to proposed new…

Episcopal leader: South Carolina diocese can't secede

(RNS) — Episcopal Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori said Nov. 15 that the Diocese of…

Analysis: Film revives questions about Lincoln's faith

(RNS) — There is a moment in Steven Spielberg’s masterful new film “Lincoln” when the…

Church of England rejects women bishops

LONDON (RNS) — In a surprise move that shocked both sides of a years-long debate,…

#GivingTuesday event aims to boost charities

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (RNS) — In the days following Thanksgiving, there’s already Black Friday and Small…

Conference addresses rural challenges, opportunities

By James H. Heine STORM LAKE, Iowa — Perhaps it’s generational, but when many of us…

LCMS coordinates long-term recovery following Superstorm Sandy

By Megan K. Mertz “The living room portion of our house had been blown away,”…

Young Adult Ministry website gets new look

The LCMS Young Adult Ministry website, www.lcmsyam.org, has a new look and a number of…

Nunes blogs to promote '#GivingTuesday,' LWR Gifts

Americans have a day for giving thanks, followed by two for getting deals: “Black Friday”…

Convention Corner (December 2012)

With Barbara A. Below   The 2013 LCMS Convention presents an opportunity for individuals, congregations…

Items wanted, available (December 2012)

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

Letters to the Editor (December 2012)

Quoting from NIV At the end of your Page 4 October article with the headline…

Official notice: CPH audit (December 2012)

The audit of the Concordia Publishing House has been completed and is available by contacting…

Official notice: LCMS district audits (December 2012)

The audits and summary budgets of the Synod’s 35 districts have been completed and are…

Official notice: Concordia University, Nebraska, accreditation (December 2012)

The College of Education at Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., is hosting an accreditation visit…