(RNS) – PBS’ “American Experience” and “Frontline” explore the role of religion in American life…
Small following keeps shape-note singing alive
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (RNS) — The archaic sounds that fill the historic former church sanctuary echo,…
Pressure Points (October 2010)
With Dr. Bruce Hartung Last month’s column addressing a reader’s question about what the Synod…
Requests for Reinstatement (October 2010)
LAURIE B. ERIKSEN, Delray Beach, Fla.; REBECCA RUTH HILLMAN, Cheney, Kan.; NADINE L. HOGER, Matteson,…
Positions (October 2010)
The Religious Life and Church Relations Department of Bethesda Lutheran Communities has a full-time position available…
Items wanted, available (October 2010)
Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to purchase. …
Shootings at Ohio, Texas churches stir concerns
(RNS) — Three outbursts of violence in or near churches, including one during worship services,…
Young Christians seek intentional community among poor
GRESHAM, Ore. (RNS) — In the two years since David Knepprath and Josh Guisinger moved…
Israeli court rules against segregated sidewalks
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Ultra-Orthodox leaders on Sept. 28 removed barriers separating men and women from…
COP approves 214 placements, discusses 'revitalization'
By James Heine The LCMS Council of Presidents (COP) has approved the placement of 214…
'Bach at Sem' begins 19th season this fall
“Bach at the Sem,” the Sunday afternoon concert series at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, begins…
Concordia, Chicago, offers workshop on 'servant leadership'
Concordia University Chicago invites the public to join its faculty, staff and students for a…
CPH offers 'Lutheranism 101' at special price
From now through Reformation Day (Oct. 31) Concordia Publishing House is offering Lutheranism 101 at…
Churches find empty pews at Sunday evening services
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) — Doug De Vries describes Sunday evening worship as “a lot…
Twisters damage two LCMS schools in NYC
Two tornadoes with winds of up to 125 miles per hour struck parts of Brooklyn…
2010 'Proceedings' online, to be mailed by mid-October
Convention Proceedings 2010 — the official record of the 64th Regular Convention of the Synod…
