LWML is ‘more than a meeting,’ auxiliary president tells convention

ST. LOUIS — Linda Reiser, president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), addressed delegates…

Convention affirms laity ministry programs, amends Commissioned Ministry Colloquy bylaws

ST. LOUIS – The Council of Presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the new Board…

ELCA leader expresses appreciation for convention action to continue discussions

ST. LOUIS – The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) said…

Delegates approve new hymnal as ‘official’ for use in Synod

ST. LOUIS – The draft of a proposed new hymnal received clear approval July 14…

Convention thanks God for post 9/11 aid

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of the The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod,…

Delegates and leaders urged to personal mission

ST. LOUIS — “We live on earth only so that we should be a help…

Convention addresses ‘neighbors’ needs

ST. LOUIS—Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod yesterday (July 12)…

Synod affirms marriage as lifelong one man-one woman union

ST. LOUIS — By a nearly unanimous vote, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of…

Convention rejects change of translation for new hymnal catechism

ST. LOUIS–By a narrow vote of 580 to 585, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention…

LLL president greets Synod convention

ST. LOUIS–Alvin Waldron, president of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League (Int’l LLL), brought greetings Tuesday…

Convention OKs $100 million `Ablaze!` fund-raising effort

ST. LOUIS — Despite concerns expressed by some delegates, the 62nd Regular Convention of The…

Convention adopts resolution that seeks to foster peace in Synod

ST. LOUIS — Delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today…

Seeking the `lost` is the greatest task, says Bible study leader

ST. LOUIS – Finding and saving people who are “lost” must be a priority for…

‘We must do well to do good,’ Thrivent chairman tells convention

ST. LOUIS — Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Minneapolis-based financial services organization, is financially sound,…

Delegates approve bylaw changes on ecclesiastical supervision, dispute resolution

ST. LOUIS  — After discussion spanning two sessions and drawing a steady stream of delegates…

Synod declares fellowship with Kenyan Lutheran church

 ST. LOUIS — The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 12) formally declared that it is…