Both of the Missouri Synod’s seminaries will hold visitation events for high-school students this summer.…
Two LCMS church fires called arson
Two LCMS church properties were damaged in fires over a three-day period in March. Both…
Mexico earthquake: LCMS contacts partner church
In response to the earthquake in central Mexico March 20, the LCMS established telephone and…
Pastor says hospitality staff can't live by bread alone
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) — Kevin Finch grew up in meat-and-potatoes country, a small town off…
Why is it so hard to do religion in prime time?
(RNS) — Many TV network executives, advertisers and producers would sell their souls to get…
Atheists' slavery billboard raises tempers in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (RNS) — The billboard is down, but the issue’s not gone. A billboard…
Priest defends denying Communion to lesbian
(RNS) — A Catholic priest who was pulled from ministry after a furor over denying…
Britain starts talks on legalizing gay marriage
CANTERBURY, England (RNS/ENInews) — The British government on March 15 launched a 12-week consultation that…
As Rowan Williams retires, speculation turns to successor
LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said March 16 he will step down…
Quebec parties challenge halal meat laws
TORONTO (RNS) — Two political parties in Quebec are speaking out against the ritual slaughter…
'Ten Commandments Judge' poised to return to Alabama court
MOBILE, Ala. (RNS) — With 98 percent of state precincts counted, Roy Moore held on…
March 22 webinar to aid rural/small-town ministries
LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission (RSTM) will hold a webinar from 1 to 2…
Black Ministry Convocation set for July in Greensboro
The LCMS Southeastern District Coalition of Lutherans in Black Ministry is sponsoring a national Black…
Weedon accepts call to LCMS Worship, IC chaplaincy post
The Rev. William C. Weedon of Worden, Ill., has accepted the call to serve as…
LCMS families deal with tornado damage in Michigan
By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS families in Ann Arbor are among those dealing with damages…
Needed: Volunteers, support to bring hope to Minot
By Kim Plummer Krull Strong backs and arms plus volunteers with carpentry and electrical skills…
