BERLIN (RNS) — All faiths have to work together to stanch the tide of secularism…
Volunteers needed to help flooded Minot families
Kim Plummer Krull Volunteers are urgently needed to help “muck out” and “button up” flood-damaged…
Churches, others may qualify for health plan tax credit
Missouri Synod churches, schools and organizations enrolled in the Concordia Health Plan (CHP) may be…
National Synod finishes fiscal year 'in black'
The national Synod finished its 2010-11 fiscal year June 30 “in the black,” according to…
Board takes actions, hears numerous reports
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — The Synod Board of Directors took several actions…
'YM 2012' to eye theology, youth ministry
The practical application of theology to youth ministry will be the focus of “Youth Ministry…
Former NID President Edmund Happel dies
Former LCMS Northern Illinois District (NID) President Rev. Dr. Edmund H. Happel died Sept. 20…
Pope links British riots to 'moral relativism'
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Benedict XVI linked recent riots in England to the corrosive…
German court: Catholic hospital must rehire divorced doctor
BERLIN (RNS) — A divorced doctor fired from his job at a Catholic hospital because…
Toxic drywall puts end to Catholic Katrina program
NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Operation Helping Hands, the Catholic ministry that employed thousands of volunteers…
Megachurch seeks to reassure new Portland neighbors
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS) — The pastor of a conservative Christian church that recently moved into…
Palestinian pastor to speak at seminary
Mention Palestine, Israel, the Middle East, and the words that often come to mind are…
Nielsen begins work in LCMS Communications post
Deaconess Pamela J. Nielsen of Ballwin, Mo., began serving Sept. 1 as managing editor for…
Concordia Deaconess Conference elects officers
The LCMS Concordia Deaconess Conference (CDC) announces four new officers and a spiritual counselor: Deaconess…
Record 115 Lutheran schools accredited
A record number of 115 Lutheran schools were accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation…
In Joplin: Lutheran leaders shift focus to long-term needs
By Elizabeth M. Truong With 90 percent of the debris from the May 22 tornado…
