The LCMS Foundation thanks those who have supported LCMS ministries this year and offers these…
German Christians fight for right to home-school
FRANKFURT, Germany (RNS) — After police barged into the Busekros family home in Bavaria, the…
Study: Religious people happier when share pews with friends
(RNS) — Close friendships among congregants — rather than theology — seem to be the…
Celebrating Christmas before Dec. 25? Bah humbug!
(RNS) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas — earlier and earlier every…
Synod leaders to discuss 'harmony' report
By Joe Isenhower Jr. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Members of the Task Force on Synodical Harmony…
Dunning to fill top post at HKIS
Kevin M. Dunning of Las Vegas has accepted an appointment to serve as head of…
Krey to succeed Groh as World Mission regional director
In a Dec. 3 e-mail to LCMS employees, Rev. David Birner, director of international mission…
Symposia Series focuses on scriptural foundations
Theologians, scholars and laypeople are invited to attend the 2011 Symposia Series sponsored by Concordia…
LWML offers free Christmas Mustard Seed devotions
“The Joy of Christmas,” a new set of Mustard Seed devotions that focus on the…
Churches push hard on last-minute legislation
WASHINGTON (RNS) — With three weeks left before the 111th Congress adjourns, faith groups are…
Clergy's professional reputation hovers in the middle
(RNS) — What do nurses, soldiers, pharmacists, elementary school teachers, doctors and police officers have…
Official Notice: Statement on LCMS Financial Results
In response to Resolution 4-03, which was adopted by the 2010 national convention of The…
Christian network CEO tries to head off blackmail campaign
(RNS) — The founders of the world’s second-largest Christian network admitted Nov. 30 that their…
First lady expands 'Let's Move' to religious groups
WASHINGTON (RNS) — First lady Michelle Obama has expanded her “Let’s Move” initiative to reduce…
Church of England gives OK to Anglican covenant
LONDON (RNS) — The Church of England, defying opposition from its traditionalist wing, has given…
Catholic school enrollments worry church leaders
NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Not much keeps Archbishop Gregory Aymond up at night. But one…
