Former LCMS and Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) district president Dr. Albin J. Stanfel died July 7…
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Seminary announces fall LutherHostel
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host a LutherHostel for adults age 55 and older Oct.…
CPH offers new cancer devotional
Blessings and Prayers for Those with Cancer — a pocket-sized devotional that’s designed to comfort…
Reps target global strategy for theological ed, mission
How the Synod can marshal its theological education and mission efforts for the greatest impact…
New missionaries begin orientation, prepare for global service
By Melanie Ave ST. LOUIS — Thirty-two new career and short-term missionaries and educators began an…
Justices rely on 'standing' in church-state disputes
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the U.S. Supreme Court ended its 2010-11 term at the end…
Lesbian minister suspended for 20 days
(RNS) — A United Methodist (UMC) minister was suspended for 20 days by a church…
Beatification of Nazi martyrs divides Lutherans, Catholics
LUEBECK, Germany (RNS) — Residents of this north German city have long taken pride in…
Churches call for U.S. to pull out of Afghanistan
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As President Obama prepared plans to bring a limited number of U.S.…
Americans distinguish between politicians' financial, sexual failings
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Americans are tougher on politicians for their financial misdeeds than their sexual…
Evangelicals see declining influence in U.S.
(RNS) — Are U.S. evangelicals losing their influence on America? A new poll released June…
Houston VA cemetery draws discrimination claims
(RNS) — Members of Congress and Christian leaders say they are outraged over claims that…
Jewish concerns remain as Delta, Saudis deny discrimination
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Saudi Arabian embassy on June 24 denied as “completely false” reports…
Parochial schools not immune to bullies
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) — Middle school is no picnic for a lot of students,…
'Chapel Talks' now available for order
The 2011-12 edition of Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools is now available for order through…
Plans receives award for CRSP campaign
Concordia Plan Services (CPS) received a first-place “Award of Excellence” from the International Association of…