By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS Life and Health Ministries Director Maggie Karner said she hopes her…
COP commends Harrison, issues resolution of support
By James Heine ST. LOUIS — At its regular meeting Feb. 18-21, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Council…
Karner to address religious freedom concerns in Washington
By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS Life and Health Ministries Director Maggie Karner will participate in a…
British High Court rules against prayer at town meetings
LONDON (RNS) — A British High Court justice has triggered dismay and anger across England…
N.J. lawmakers approve gay marriage, but veto looms
TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — Even as Gov. Chris Christie’s threat of a “swift” veto looms,…
Sparks fly as House GOP blasts contraception mandate
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Exhibit A in the fight over President Obama’s mandate for religious institutions…
Southern Baptists mull whether 'Southern' still fits
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (RNS) — For the Rev. Jerry Henry, pastor of First Baptist Church of…
Nonprofit groups oppose change in charitable deductions
WASHINGTON (RNS) — For the fourth year in a row, President Obama is proposing lower…
Harrison calls for prayers in Lenten video
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares Lenten blessings through a video message to…
LCMS reaches out after Madagascar cyclone
LCMS ministry leaders have assured Lutheran leaders in Madagascar of disaster response assistance if such…
Southern Illinois District elects Scharr
The Rev. Timothy J. Scharr of Aviston, Ill., was elected on the first ballot to…
LCMS, Canadian Lutherans work together for Haiti
By Kim Plummer Krull Leaders of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) and the LCMS call their first joint…
'Amazing Desert Journey' is CPH's 2012 VBS
Concordia Publishing House is offering an all-inclusive Starter Kit for its 2012 vacation Bible school…
Events aim to engage rural congregations
By Roland Lovstad The Rev. Mark Nebel recalls that when he began serving his first…
LCMS, ELCA reps discuss cooperation
CHICAGO — Leaders of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America…
Harrison testifies as House leaders spar over HHS ruling
By Joel Gehrke WASHINGTON — LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison joined representatives of the…
