New book marks 75 years of 'Portals of Prayer'

By Emily Barlean Every day, 900,000 people in 120 countries take five minutes out of their…

LHM launches radio program in Middle East

On Oct. 31, the Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) office in Beirut, Lebanon, began broadcasting Arabic-language…

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…

Congress considers conscience rights in health care

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Catholic and other Christian health care providers got their day in Congress…

LCMS-ACNA dialogue focuses on issues facing the church

By Linda C. Hoops The third dialogue between The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and the Anglican Church…

LCMS leaders meet with congressmen, senators in D.C.

By Adriane Dorr LCMS leaders met with representatives on Capitol Hill Oct. 27 and took part…

Historical Institute opens Walther exhibit

Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) opened an exhibit Oct. 24 on the Synod’s first president. “To…

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…