The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Colloquy Committee for Commissioned Ministry gathered Oct. 21 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis for its first in-person meeting this triennium.
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‘Never done learning’: Disaster Response holds conference in St. Louis
The conference, held Oct. 6–8, drew 78 attendees from 20 districts.
Lutheran Braille Workers reaches 114 production centers
A new ministry production center opened at Rivercliff Lutheran Church in Sandy Springs, Ga., on Sept. 17.
‘Lutherans Engage the World’ returns to print
After a yearlong printing hiatus, the magazine will arrive in mailboxes once again in November.
Readers answer call to write for LW
The November issue includes such topics as advice from Martin Luther on how to comfort those who mourn and guidance from C.F.W. Walther on the relationship between church and state.
From the mission field – Dicke teaches on music and worship
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Campus clips – Special events feature art, history, film, theology
News from LCMS universities and seminaries.
LCMS Council of Presidents addresses online communion
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met Sept. 7–11 in St. Louis.
Mission board gets uplifting overseas reports
The LCMS Board for International Mission met Sept. 23 and 24 in St. Louis.
McDonnell joins staff of CUEnet
Concordia University Education Network, or CUEnet, was established more than two decades ago as a cooperative effort of the institutions of the Concordia University System.
Harrison letter offers counsel and resources on COVID-19 vaccine
The letter was sent to the rostered workers, congregations and Recognized Service Organizations of the Synod.
October ‘Witness’: A Book of Concord toolkit
The October issue of The Lutheran Witness offers a “Reader’s Guide to the Book of Concord, in honor of Paul McCain.”
Stained glass from IC on display at art museum
The exhibit, “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration,” highlights artwork of the last thousand years from the greater St. Louis area.
Strand retires after 40 years of Synod service
David Strand has served as executive director of LCMS Communications since 2006.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with the Rev. Zabdi Lopez
The Rev. Zabdi Lopez discusses bilingual ministry in Woodburn, Ore.
