LFL conference emphasizes 'Adopted in Christ' theme

“Adopted in Christ” was the theme and primary focus as nearly 200 pro-life Lutherans gathered…

Rast installation set for Sept. 11

The Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr. will be installed as the 16th president of…

WLI plans information meeting in St. Louis

The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI) is holding an “information meeting” from 5 to 7 p.m.…

CPH releases 'survival guide' for stepfamilies

More than 30 million children live with a stepparent in so-called “blended families,” according to…

Guns, gays and God collide in champ's choice of queen

BERLIN (RNS) — It’s not the first time the choice of a royal spouse has…

Judge rules for atheist bus ads

(RNS) — A federal judge ruled Aug. 11 that the public transit system in Little…

Ohio pastor elected to lead breakaway Lutheran church

(RNS) — Members of the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) have elected an Ohio pastor…

More Catholic departures than baptisms in Germany

BERLIN (RNS) — For the first time since membership records have been kept, more Germans…

Study of secularism sees boost on college campuses

(RNS) — Almost every major college and university offers a degree in religious studies. But…

House bill would create special envoy for religious minorities

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The House has passed a bill that would create a special State…

Women show drop in church attendance, survey says

(RNS) — Women, long considered the dominant pew dwellers in the nation’s churches, have shown…

PNG governor says he's 'committed' to mission work

Addressing the Papua New Guinea Mission Society at its biennial meeting, Governor Peter Ipatas of…

CPH distributes 700-plus backpacks of school supplies

For the 16th consecutive year, Concordia Publishing House reached out to its South St. Louis…

Registration fee set for 2013 Youth Gathering

The registration fee for the 2013 National LCMS Youth Gathering — July 1-5 in San…

Storkson, Quill join International Mission office

Darin Storkson and the Rev. Dr. Timothy Quill began serving July 1 in new positions…

'LWML Sunday' sample packets mailed

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in mid-July mailed sample packets of 2011 “LWML Sunday” materials…