Lutherans find common ground with Catholics on Obama mandate

ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Lutherans and Catholics are not historically known for their theological sympathy,…

Selma college includes Rosa Young Museum

Tucked away in a former classroom on the campus of Concordia College, Selma, Ala., is…

Harrison to black clergy: 'We're ready' to fill new post

By Paula Schlueter Ross Addressing some two dozen black LCMS pastors Feb. 7 in Selma, Ala.,…

International school heads meet first time with Board

ST. LOUIS — The heads of the three Synod-owned international schools in Asia met together…

Ohio Lutherans assist with tornado cleanup, recovery

By Sarah Schafer A group of 17 members from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Cincinnati, gathered…

Alabama bill would allow religion classes off campus

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — A bill in Alabama would allow churches or ministries to teach…

Both sides gear up in N.C. gay marriage fight

WILMINGTON, N.C. (RNS) — As the only Southern state without a constitutional amendment barring same-sex…

Court: Pharmacists can't be forced to dispense morning-after pill

(RNS) — A federal court on Feb. 22 struck down a Washington state rule that…

First synodwide campus conference in 10 years planned

The Synod’s first national conference in 10 years for college students and others in LCMS…

LCMS coordinates response to Indiana, Kentucky tornadoes

By Sarah Schafer “I’m standing in a parking lot here in Marysville and in every direction…

Synod president issues 'Schools Week' proclamation

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has issued a proclamation announcing “National Lutheran Schools…

Tornado update: Reporting LCMS congregations spared, assessment under way

By Sarah Schafer According to early reports Saturday, March 3, LCMS congregations and members were…

Armed forces ministry recognized for supporting employees

The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s Ministry to the Armed Forces is one of 15 organizations named…

Mission boards hear priorities, continue policy work

By Joe Isenhower Jr. and Elizabeth M. Truong  ST. LOUIS — The LCMS Boards for…

Tornado relief volunteers: Call first

Editor’s note: At this writing (6 p.m. Central on Friday, March 2), LCMS Disaster Response…

Jones, Buuck fill posts with LCEF

Becca Jones and Tom Buuck began filling two leadership positions with the Lutheran Church Extension…