Catholics look into buying Crystal Cathedral

(RNS) — The Crystal Cathedral, which has put its iconic campus up for sale to…

Pennsylvania debates whether thou shalt not hunt on the Sabbath

HARRISBURG, Pa. (RNS) — Two of the most influential forces in conservative lobbying are poised…

Churches divided on Hungary's new religion law

(RNS/ENInews) — Christian leaders in Hungary are divided over a restrictive new law on religion,…

Church-state groups seek equal play for atheist concert

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Three church-state activist groups criticized the Army for allowing an evangelical concert…

Presbyterians to officially allow gay clergy

(RNS) — On July 10, Presbyterians who support gay rights celebrated the passage of a…

House directs Pentagon to uphold DOMA law on gay marriage

WASHINGTON (RNS) — House lawmakers voted July 7 to order the Pentagon to uphold the…

Harrison issues 'Letter to the Church' concerning military chaplaincy ministry with ELCA

In a “Letter to the Church” released Monday, July 18, LCMS President Dr. Matthew C.…

Praesidium endorses CTCR document on assessing cooperative work

By Linda C. Hoops The Missouri Synod’s Praesidium (president and five vice-presidents) at its June…

Concordia, Selma, accreditation reaffirmed

Concordia College in Selma, Ala., received on June 23 a reaffirmation of its accreditation by…

Conference models children's gifts for congregations

The 350-some participants in the July 7-10 National Children’s Ministry Conference at St. John’s Lutheran…

Synod commissions 34 new missionaries

By Melanie Ave The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod commissioned 34 new career and long-term missionaries and…

Evangelicals, World Council of Churches, Vatican reach accord on proselytizing

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Christian missionaries should renounce all “deception and coercive means” of winning converts,…

Lutherans deliver 'care and prayer' to flooded families

By Kim Plummer Krull It’s been about two weeks since three families — some of…

Former LCMS, LCC district president Dr. Albin Stanfel dies

Former LCMS and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) district president Dr. Albin J. Stanfel died July 7…

Seminary announces fall LutherHostel

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host a LutherHostel for adults age 55 and older Oct.…

CPH offers new cancer devotional

Blessings and Prayers for Those with Cancer — a pocket-sized devotional that’s designed to comfort…