When donors get nervous about the future of the economy or changing societal norms, donated resources decline overall.
‘Tremendous impact’ through first National Offering allocation
The first allocation from The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s 2016-19 National Offering is announced — made possible with gifts totaling $411,305.69.
Puig was first executive secretary for LCMS Hispanic Ministry
A joint memorial service for Rev. Carlos H. Puig and his wife, Joan, is set for Oct. 22 at Christ Memorial Lutheran Church, Houston.
Almost 3,000 attend convocation launching LEA’s 75th anniversary
Lutheran Education Association’s 2016 convocation in Grand Rapids, Mich., draws Lutheran educators and education students from 37 states and 14 countries.
Visits help disaster responders plan further aid for Hurricane Matthew victims
Synod disaster responders visit victims to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew amid flooding in the Carolinas and an outbreak of cholera in Haiti.
KFUO program to discuss Lutherans and upcoming election
Worldwide KFUO’s “Free to be Faithful” October 19 program examines Lutheran responsibilities in the presidential election.
Wittenberg an ‘apt’ choice for Sixth ILC World Seminaries Conference
About 60 participants gather in the city where the Reformation started for the International Lutheran Council’s Oct. 11-13 theological-education conference.
Disaster responders visit areas hit hardest by hurricane to further aid efforts
Synod disaster responders visit victims to assess the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew amid flooding in the Carolinas and an outbreak of cholera in Haiti.
Inaugural LCMS Reformation-celebration event set for Nov. 6
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, hosts the Synod’s inaugural event for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation — including a lecture, worship and a meal.
Synod joins amicus brief for florist sued twice over marriage view
The amicus brief supports Richland, Wash., floral designer Barronelle Stutzman, who faces two lawsuits for refusing to use her artistic abilities for a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Disaster responders plan more aid for victims of Hurricane Matthew
Disaster responders look to provide food, water, spiritual care and roofs for Haiti’s victims of the hurricane while assessing the full impact of the storm.
Gard’s retirement ceremony highlights vital mission of military chaplains
Rear Adm. Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard, president of Concordia University Chicago, retires with honors from the U.S Navy Reserve after 28 years as a Naval Reserve Chaplain, Sept. 22.
Jud honored with first ‘School Shepherd’ award
The first National Lutheran School Accreditation “Lutheran School Shepherd” award goes to the Rev. Kevin Jud, senior pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Ohio.
Photo essay: Christ’s mercy after Baton Rouge flooding
Lutherans are glad to help in the cleanup after August floods that impacted about 40,000 area homes, including those of Lutherans.
Disaster responders to deliver aid, await full impact of Hurricane Matthew
LCMS disaster responders send relief to Haiti after Hurricane Matthew hits there and monitor the storm’s path as it heads for the United States.
Registration opens for 2017 campus-ministry conference
“Liberty” will take place Jan. 4-6 on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.
