What we’re witnessing is not an outbreak of Christian morality. Nor is it the sudden, widespread successful use of contraception, as some have claimed. Women are still getting pregnant out-of-wedlock. But unlike in the past, there’s not much stigma attached to being an unmarried mother. It’s what Peggy Drexler at The Huffington Post once dubbed “The Juno Effect,” after the 2008 film about a snarky teen mother who chooses life but adopts her baby to another single mom.
Parish Education – June 2015
Each church has the responsibility to offer lifelong biblical instruction to its members of all ages. Parish education is Christ-centered, biblical instruction for every person in the Church.
Mission journal discusses global Christianity’s ‘shift’
The June 2015 issue of the “Journal of Lutheran Mission” reflects on the way in which the Holy Spirit has moved the Gospel from place to place.
CPH celebrates 50 years of Arch Books with new releases
New from Concordia Publishing House is “Arch Books Treasury: Vintage Collection 1964-65,” a compilation of the 12 original children’s books.
Free to be Faithful essay contest
Those chosen to serve as ambassadors will receive free transportation, lodging and meals for the fall conference in Washington, where they will hear speakers — and take part in discussions — on safeguarding marriage, life and religious liberty.
Talking Marriage
Marriage is a public institution that promotes societal goods in a way that is both non-intrusive and beneficial for society as a whole.
2015-16 ‘Chapel Talks’ targets Life Together
The resource may be ordered from LCMS School Ministry in soft-cover print and downloadable PDF formats.
Playmobil Martin Luther to debut this summer in U.S.
It’s the fastest-selling Playmobil toy ever — and CPH is taking orders.
KFUO Audio: His Time – Two Upcoming LCMS Youth Ministry Events
Rev. Mark Kiessling, interim director, LCMS Youth Ministry, talks about the 2015 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (July 12-15, 2015) and the 2016 National Youth Gathering (July 16-20, 2016).
LIRS offers ‘Refugee Sunday’ resources
A digital resource kit from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is available to congregations and schools.
New digital ‘Lutheran Service Book’ available
The “LSB Ebook Edition” can be downloaded for either Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks for use on tablets, e-readers and other compatible devices.
KFUO Audio: His Time – Fifth National Hispanic Convention in Tampa, Fla., on July 28-31
In this interview, Dr. Leopold Sanchez talks about the upcoming Fifth National Hispanic Convention in Tampa, Fla., July 28-31. Dr. Sanchez is the director of the Center for Hispanic Studies in the Werner R.H. and Elizabeth Ringger Krause Chair for Hispanic Ministries and associate professor of Systemic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo.
Movie review: ‘Mad Max Fury Road’
If explosions and mayhem with a simple-yet-effective story, well-acted by a strong cast, is the order of the day, then this film will not disappoint, writes reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.
CTCR report addresses how science, theology intersect
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relation’s report is mailed to all Synod congregations and rostered church workers and is available online.
Daily News: The Battle of Indiana and the Promise of Battles to Come
“The battle is not between gay rights and religious liberty—although religious liberty is certainly at stake—but between the sexual revolution and Christianity itself.”
KFUO Audio: Faith’n’Family – Y4Life Campus Ministry Student Leadership Summit
Laura Davis, director of Y4Life (a ministry of Lutherans for Life), reviews the recent Y4Life Campus Ministry Student Leadership Summit (March 27-29, 2015) aimed at equipping college students to be peer leaders in life-affirming programs on their campuses. Lydia Wallace, nursing student at Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, shared her perspective on the summit as well.
