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…
Reps target global strategy for theological ed, mission
How the Synod can marshal its theological education and mission efforts for the greatest impact…
Lesbian minister suspended for 20 days
(RNS) — A United Methodist (UMC) minister was suspended for 20 days by a church…
Beatification of Nazi martyrs divides Lutherans, Catholics
LUEBECK, Germany (RNS) — Residents of this north German city have long taken pride in…
Churches call for U.S. to pull out of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As President Obama prepared plans to bring a limited number of U.S.…
Americans distinguish between politicians' financial, sexual failings
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Americans are tougher on politicians for their financial misdeeds than their sexual…
Evangelicals see declining influence in U.S.
(RNS) — Are U.S. evangelicals losing their influence on America? A new poll released June…
Houston VA cemetery draws discrimination claims
(RNS) — Members of Congress and Christian leaders say they are outraged over claims that…
Jewish concerns remain as Delta, Saudis deny discrimination
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Saudi Arabian embassy on June 24 denied as “completely false” reports…
Parochial schools not immune to bullies
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) — Middle school is no picnic for a lot of students,…
LCMS, LWR, UN Foundation announce $45 million campaign to combat malaria
DETROIT — The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, Lutheran World Relief (LWR), Baltimore, and the United Nations…
LWML adopts $1.825 million mission goal, elects new president
By Paula Schlueter Ross PEORIA, Ill. — Delegates to the 34th Biennial Convention of the…
'Chapel Talks' now available for order
The 2011-12 edition of Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools is now available for order through…
