Art center mounting database of artists

The Center for Liturgical Art at Concordia University, Seward, Neb., is inviting artists whose work…

12 college fairs set for winter, spring

Twelve Lutheran college fairs are planned this winter and spring at locations around the country. …

LIRS head praises Bush's immigration proposal

Six days after President George W. Bush proposed new immigration policy on Jan. 7, the…

Directors, CCM discuss their differences

By David L. Mahsman The Commission on Constitutional Matters (CCM) and representatives of the Synod’s…

Clarification

All members of the Synod’s Board of Directors were aware that the Board had decided…

March 7-13 schools-week items available

Promotional items are available to help Lutheran schools and congregations mark National Lutheran Schools Week…

Schmidt: LCMS schools to play major role in Ablaze!

Lutheran schools will play a major role in the Synod’s Ablaze! initiative to bring the…

New housing corporation seeks to help inner-city congregations receive grants

By Kim Krull and Joe Isenhower Jr. A new LCMS National Housing Support Corporation is…

Congregation will miss Simon, pastor says

By Paula Schlueter Ross Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon will be sorely missed by fellow…

12 'themes' to direct education of pastors

By Joe Isenhower Jr.  Twelve “themes” that grew out of suggestions from seminary faculties, board…

CTCR acts on civic-events guidelines

The Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) has forwarded to the Council of…

Board of Directors begins new Q&A feature to 'clear up confusion' over recent actions

The Synod’s Board of Directors has introduced a new question-and-answer feature to its Web site…

Study looks into worker debt

The nation’s three largest Lutheran church bodies are conducting a study to determine the extent…

Schwan outreach-grants program ends

Although 2003 was the last year for awarding congregational-outreach grants from the Marvin M. Schwan…

Deadline nears for grants

Feb. 15 is the deadline for congregations to apply for competitive grants to help them…

Correction

A story in last month’s issue about registration for the 2004 National LCMS Youth Gathering…