The new ministry for young people ages 18 to 26 offers placements of 10 weeks or 10 months in Boston, New Orleans and St. Louis.
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Longmire is Synod’s 2016 ‘Distinguished Principal’
Susan Longmire, principal of St. James Lutheran School in Shawano, Wis., is chosen one of the nation’s best elementary-school principals.
Lutheran Indian Ministries names new director: Young Eagle
Tim Young Eagle of Milwaukee succeeds the Rev. Don Johnson in the position.
CPH releases ‘Journal Edition’ of Study Bible
Each page includes extra-wide margins to provide space for handwritten notes, and it’s on sale.
Pilger sanctuary dedication, 101st anniversary — joy follows disaster
St. John’s Lutheran Church, disaster responders and Synod leaders reflect on tornado recovery and Christ’s mercy.
New BIM members learn scope of international work
“I give thanks to God that I’m able to be a part of it,” said new LCMS Board for International Mission member Rev. Roberto Rojas at the board’s first meeting of the new triennium.
Gospel’s centrality key to BNM’s work in new triennium
Meeting in St. Louis Sept. 8-9, the Synod’s Board for National Mission hears reports on all 18 ministries of the LCMS Office of National Mission.
Kumm reminds BOD of its ‘true purpose’ at triennium’s first meeting
Meeting Sept. 8-9 in St. Louis, the Synod’s Board of Directors welcomes three new members, elects its leaders, adopts six resolutions and hears reports.
Cranach Reformation Altar reproduction installed at International Center
A scale reproduction of the Reformation Altar art in Wittenberg, Germany, is dedicated Sept. 19 at the LCMS International Center chapel.
KFUO program to discuss challenges of education
The program hosted by Kip Allen is set for airing and online streaming Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time.
Protecting troops’ religious freedom: LCMS calls for clear DoD guidance
The Synod sends a formal request to the Secretary of Defense to ensure specific protections for chaplains, service members and other defense personnel, as Christian service members face increasing pressures in today’s military.
History, heritage surround Synod leaders’ installation
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and others elected to LCMS posts this year are installed Sept. 10 in St. Louis.
Photo essay: Extending Mercy in Kenya
The first LCMS Mercy Medical Team in Lodwar, Kenya, treats 1,861 people over five days in June.
‘Eyes of Life’ presents voice for life-issues discussion
Visitors to eyesoflife.org encounter others’ life stories and may post their own.
Higher Things summer conferences draw 2,700 participants
Young people from seven countries gather for three Higher Things summer conferences under the theme “Bread of Life.”
NLSA accredits 127 Lutheran schools
National Lutheran School Accreditation commissioners accredit Lutheran schools for 2016.
