Free school marketing webinar set for Nov. 9

Lutheran-school educators and administrators are invited to join in a free live webcast to help…

Commentary: Remembering Pastor Wilbert Kreiss

By Glenn Fluegge Yesterday morning I sat at my desk and wept. I do not…

Harrison urges workers’ well-being in new video

In his third and final monthly video message supporting the Synod’s What a Way initiative,…

Resources available for LCMS World Relief Sunday

Resources are available to help congregations recognize LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) Sunday…

Partnerships to aid Asian flood victims

Many caught in the worst monsoon-fed flooding to hit Southeast Asia in 50 years will…

Anglicans won't allow civil partnerships in churches

LONDON (RNS) — The British government said Nov. 2 that same-sex couples will be allowed…

Faith, political leaders find out how far food stamps go

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Religious leaders and members of Congress this week are getting a firsthand…

Pope convenes interfaith summit, but prayer is optional

ASSISI, Italy (RNS) — Pope Benedict XVI hosted some 300 representatives of world religions here…

Bishops warn Congress on threats to 'freedom'

WASHINGTON (RNS) — U.S. Catholic bishops dispatched their new point man on religious freedom to…

LCMS provides $10,000 grant for Turkey earthquake relief

LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) has made available a $10,000 emergency grant to…

Concordia — New York to host 'One-Day Seminary'

Concordia College — New York, Bronxville, N.Y., has planned two events featuring LCMS President Rev.…

CUS enrollment hits new record high of 28,421

By Paula Schlueter Ross Fall enrollment at the Synod’s 10 colleges and universities continues to climb,…

Higher Things schedules two November retreats

Higher Things — an LCMS Recognized Service Organization — is holding two retreats in November. The…

Walther's congregation marks his bicentennial

ST. LOUIS — Some half-dozen direct descendants of the Rev. Dr. C.F.W. Walther — including…

Concordia Chicago to host careers weekend for students

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors considering church work vocations or interested in learning more…

Seminary offers Advent preaching workshop

Concordia Theological Seminary is offering its annual Advent preaching workshop Nov. 8-9 on its campus…