“As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.” Indulgences led to the posting of the 95 Theses. Christ alone sets the soul free.
Bethesda: Enhancing lives, sharing Jesus
Bethesda Lutheran Communities expands beyond its beloved but outdated Watertown, Wis., campus to more than 300 locations, continuing to integrate people with developmental disabilities into their local communities.
Missionaries blessed for service in seven countries
After a two-week orientation, 10 missionaries are “sent” to serve in Germany, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Peru, Spain and Uganda.
Video: Relics – There’s Only One that Counts
Eighteen of the 12 Apostles are buried in Germany? What are relics? Why did people view them and why was Luther against them? Was there any relic Luther treasured?
Day to succeed Robertson as LCEF president, CEO
The Rev. Bart Day begins work Sept. 1 in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund post, succeeding Rich Robertson, who retires Oct. 1.
KFUO to discuss Beltway state of affairs, religious implications
July’s “Free to be Faithful” program features Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein discussing the nation’s state of affairs and what it means for Lutherans.
Movie review: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
The new film is “fun and entertaining” and “well worth a watch for Spider-Man fans,” writes reviewer Ted Giese.
Klaus, Meyer returning to ‘The Lutheran Hour’ Nov. 5
The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Klaus and the Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer return to the radio program after current Speaker Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz leaves for his new post in Washington, D.C.
Oct. 30 ‘Interdenominational Conversation’ to address tough Reformation questions
The Concordia University Chicago event will feature a panel with Cardinal Blase Cupich, left, of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Rev. Dr. Philip Ryken, right, of Wheaton College, as well as LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison.
‘A global perspective’ — linking congregations, missionaries
A story from “Lutherans Engage the World” that addresses opportunities for LCMS congregations to support LCMS mission work.
Summer ‘Engage’ looks at missionaries, mission partners
“Lutherans Engage the World” spotlights the Synod’s witness and mercy work across the globe.
Video: Wittenberg, Germany – The City of Luther and the Reformation
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses in Wittenberg, Germany. Find out more about the city at Luther’s time and how Luther grew into a biblical scholar.
Boards and Business: International, National Mission
Reports on recent meetings of the Synod’s Boards for International and National Mission.
LWML adopts $2.075 million mission goal, unveils new logo
Delegates also choose 22 mission grants to support with their mite offerings over the next two years.
Registration opens for Disaster Response Conference
The annual conference is set for Sept. 26-28 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
CPH launches ‘Portals of Prayer’ app
The flagship daily devotion of Concordia Publishing House is now available as an app for Apple and Android phones and tablets.
