(RNS) — If you stacked all the Bibles sitting in American homes, the tower would…
Feds: Protect Muslims' building rights
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Islam is a valid religion that is entitled to constitutional protection, said…
Sem enrollment down; SMP, deaconess programs up
By Paula Schlueter Ross Total enrollment this fall in all programs at the Synod’s two…
Lutherans invited to join Jan. 24 life march in D.C.
As in past years, Lutherans are invited to join the annual “March for Life,” Jan.…
LHF offers reprinted Spanish Bible/catechism
The second edition of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation’s (LHF) popular Spanish-language Bible with Small Catechism …
WR-HC Sunday gifts to aid 'Soldiers of the Cross'
Contributions to mark LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) Sunday Nov. 21 will benefit…
New children's book links Lutherans to malaria initiative
By Paula Schlueter Ross Little things can make big differences — especially when it comes…
European bishops establish Christian rights watchdog
WARSAW (RNS/ENInews) — Roman Catholic bishops from across Europe have set up an organization to…
Harvard scholar holds the threads to social fabric
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (RNS) — Harvard University scholar Robert Putnam has earned a reputation as an…
Utah meeting seeks to unify Orthodox Christians
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) — If a group of Orthodox Christians meeting in Salt Lake…
Courts uphold teen's piercing, religious license plates
(RNS) — Two federal courts have issued strong defenses of religious expression in two separate…
Magazine: Most think sex offenders should be in pews
(RNS) — Nearly eight in 10 respondents to a Christianity Today International survey said convicted…
World Mission launches 'intentional' outreach in cities
By Paula Schlueter Ross Rev. Yohannes Mengsteab believes he has found the world-mission pot of…
Synod membership declines, giving increases
While the Missouri Synod’s 2009 statistical reports show a 1.08 percent loss in baptized membership…
LWML offers new Christmas card
This year’s Christmas card from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League “celebrates the light of the…
Concordia, Chicago, to host career weekend
High-school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in learning more about church professions are…
