Calif. judge permits gays to marry Aug. 18

(RNS) — Same-sex couples can begin marrying in California again on Aug. 18 after a federal…

Wanted: Mercy Medical Team volunteers for Haiti

By Kim Plummer Krull LCMS World Relief and Human Care  (WR-HC) is organizing a Mercy…

LCMS convention news

News from the 64th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod is still available. To read…

Closer to heaven, workers repair steeples, lives

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (RNS) — When William Thornton goes to work in the morning, all he…

Aid group 'wants to stay' in Afghanistan despite killings

(RNS/ENInews) — The International Assistance Mission (IAM) has rejected Taliban claims that 10 staffers from…

Judge: moral, religious views don't justify gay marriage ban

(RNS) — In a decision with enormous legal, political and religious implications, a federal judge…

Installation of officers, board members set for Sept. 11

The installation of those elected at the Synod’s national convention — including the president, vice-presidents,…

'Horror of abortion will end,' Schroeder tells conference

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Someday the “horror of abortion will end in our country ……

Int'l LLL convention attracts 'Spirit-driven' people

OMAHA, Neb. — “Spirit Driven” (2 Tim. 1:7) was the theme of the 93rd International Convention…

Harrison addresses election, future challenges

By James H. Heine HOUSTON — On Tuesday, July 13, Rev. Matthew C. Harrison was elected…

Sem's Lay Bible Institute to focus on citizenship

“Living as Citizens of Heaven and Citizens of America: The Role of Christians in a…

Requests for Reinstatement (August 2010)

WILLIAM PAUL SCHMIDT, Asheville, N.C., has applied for reinstatement to the Ministers of Religion-Ordained roster…

Positions (August 2010)

The following institutions of the Concordia University System are seeking candidates for positions: Concordia College–New…

Official Notice: Call for nominations — chief financial officer

The Board of Directors of the Synod herewith calls for nominations for the position of…

Items wanted, available (August 2010)

Note: Reporter cannot accept notices about items offered for sale or that people wish to…

N.J. Supreme Court won't take gay-marriage case

TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — Supporters of gay marriage said they would press on with their…