Two new mission boards meet for orientation

By Joe Isenhower Jr. and Paula Schlueter Ross  The two new mission boards formed out…

Uthoff heads new LCEF 'group' staff

Robert “Bob” Uthoff of St. Louis joined the Lutheran Church Extension Fund staff Aug. 23…

Dr. Gerhard Bode, former Oklahoma District president, dies

Dr. Gerhard F. Bode, president of the LCMS Oklahoma District from 1978 to 1988, died…

Charity report: U.S. ties for fifth in global giving

(RNS) — The United States tied with Switzerland for fifth place in a “world giving…

Missouri lawmakers answer question of when life begins

(RNS) — It’s a question that has perplexed philosophers, theologians and scientists for thousands of…

Ballots on constitutional amendments mailed

The official ballots for two proposed amendments to The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Constitution were mailed…

CTCR’s creation-care report to be mailed to churches

“Together with All Creatures: Caring for God’s Living Earth,” the Commission on Theology and Church…

Concordia — New York gets CPH bookstore

Concordia Publishing House opened its newest campus bookstore Sept. 2 at Concordia College — New…

Fall 'PRAY' event planned

As the Synod’s newly elected leaders begin their service in a church body that is…

Campus Ministry offers 'Texas Underground,' other events

LCMS Campus Ministry is offering several events for students, ministry leaders, faculty and staff from…

Registration opens for LEA convocation

Registration is open online and by mail for the Lutheran Education Association (LEA) 2011 convocation…

Official Notice: Proposed Constitutional Amendments (September-October 2010)

The official ballots for two proposed amendments to The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Constitution were mailed…

Boards elect chairmen, officers

During meetings Sept. 9-11 in St. Louis, the LCMS Board of Directors and the new…

Harrison installed as 13th LCMS president

By Adriane Dorr ST. LOUIS — The installation of Rev. Matthew C. Harrison as the…

Three years on, Creation Museum is evolving

PETERSBURG, Ky. (RNS) — Ken Ham, the Australian-born creator of the Creation Museum, looks around…

Anglican head rebuts famous scientist on Big Bang

LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has flatly dismissed famed scientist Stephen Hawking’s…