In Netherlands, a modern Noah builds his ark

UTRECHT, Netherlands (RNS/ENInews) — If there was ever a country that understands floods, it is…

Study: Churches, charities not in competition for dollars

(RNS) — Houses of worship and other charities often aren’t in competition for dollars but…

How 2011 'tax holiday' impacts church, workers

By Karen Sansone Late last year, Congress passed legislation that it hoped would stimulate the…

World Mission seeks volunteers to support mission efforts

By Paula Schlueter Ross LCMS World Mission would like to place 130 GEO missionaries and…

OGT co-founder honored in Nebraska

Clayton Andrews, a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Neb., and co-founder of Orphan…

Hartung, Joesten receive 'Christus in Mundo' award

Former Concordia Seminary classmates Dr. Bruce M. Hartung and Rev. Leroy B. Joesten are the…

Disability conferences to focus on 'inclusivity'

“One God, One Call” is the title of the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) disability…

U.K. Catholics caution followers on 'dangers' of witchcraft

LONDON (RNS) — The Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, worried about the growing…

Obama names second round of faith-based advisers

WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Obama has named top U.S. church leaders to an advisory council…

LCMS, LWR gift officers coordinate activities for LMI

By Roland Lovstad Principal gift officers representing LCMS ministries and Lutheran World Relief (LWR) met Feb.…

LCMS member to head Tournament of Roses

Gerald K. Freeny, president and elder at First Lutheran Church, Pasadena, Calif., has been elected…

Nine educators receive LEA awards for 2011

Nine Lutheran educators have been named as recipients of Lutheran Education Association’s (LEA) 2011 awards. …

Spring break opportunities available in Haiti

College students who are looking for something to do during their “spring break” might want…

Posters, banner feature 'Witness, Mercy, Life Together' emphasis

New posters and a banner designed to promote the Missouri Synod’s new “Witness, Mercy, Life…

Anglican archbishops end meeting on quiet note

(RNS) — Anglican archbishops concluded their six-day summit in Ireland on Jan. 30 by issuing…

Vatican affirms talks with Muslim world

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican has reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue with the Muslim…