(RNS) — United Methodists (UMC) will begin a trial June 21 against a Wisconsin minister…
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All Southern Baptist eyes on black New Orleans pastor
NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Even before the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) elected the Rev. Fred…
Mission boards continue work on policies, 'foundation'
By Joe Isenhower Jr. ST. LOUIS — The LCMS Board for National Mission (BNM) and Board…
New $1 million grant to help with devastation in Japan
By Kim Plummer Krull “Incomprehensible even after witnessing it firsthand” is how LCMS President Dr.…
Retreat for retired church workers set for September
The Synod’s Indiana District will hold the second annual Midwest retreat for retired LCMS church…
Vatican to brief bishops, religious orders on abuse
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican will use online education and other methods to help…
Bishops open meeting to review sex abuse rules
BELLEVUE, Wash. (RNS) — The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops (USCCB) began a review of church…
Crisis pregnancy group reflects Jewish divide on abortion
SILVER SPRING, Md. (RNS) — Saraleah was 19 and a part-time student when she discovered…
Evangelicals wade into circumcision debate
(RNS) — The National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) is siding with Jews and Muslims in…
Southern Baptists look to minorities for growth
(RNS) — Southern Baptists (SBC) meeting in Phoenix adopted a plan June 14 to try…
Baptists affirm belief in 'eternal' hell
(RNS) — Southern Baptists (SBC) on June 15 called hell an “eternal, conscious punishment” for…
St. Louis sem, university announce new program
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and the Saint Louis University School of Social Work are offering…
LHM's 'Bible on Trial' to air on national TV
Lutheran Hour Ministries will have two nationwide airings of its full-length television program, “The Bible…
Mitkos named LMI campaign director
Martha J. Mitkos has joined The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod as campaign director for the Lutheran…
Sem's Lay Bible Institute to discuss 'crusades'
“Are We Still Fighting the Crusades?” is the topic of the Aug. 20 Lay Bible…
Catholic University ends mixed-gender housing
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Catholic University of America will phase out co-ed dormitories later this…
