Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison also offers thoughts on the importance of confessing Christ in a shifting society.
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‘Firsts’ call Lutheran Federal Credit Union ‘blessing in many ways’
The first individuals, congregation and district to join the new credit union serving the Synod note the benefits of membership.
LCMS members, comfort dogs injured in Joplin shooting
Worshipers at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin, Mo., pray for healing and the suspected shooter as riders in the bullet-riddled church van recover.
‘Walk with Pastor’ nurtures fitness, fellowship, faith
The Rev. James Wiggins Jr., pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, Fla., invites his congregation to join him on hourlong, weekday walks.
Louisiana flood, California fires challenge responders, congregations
Affected congregations, districts and LCMS Disaster Response provide short-term relief while planning for long-term recovery efforts.
Project goal: providing computers for kids in Kenya
The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through Sept. 16.
KFUO program to target election issues
“Free to be Faithful” moderator Kip Allen hosts the Aug. 17 program.
Photo essay: A Powerful Presence
Youth Gathering participants spend 33,000 hours volunteering and have an estimated economic impact of $29.4 million on the city of New Orleans.
Delegates adopt measures strengthening Concordias’ confessional identity
On the final day of the convention, delegates approve three more resolutions from Floor Committee 7, Concordia University System.
Worker wellness merits its own committee
Delegates easily pass six resolutions relating to worker wellness.
Convention endorses ‘mustache’ funding resolution
Convention delegates approve lighthearted resolution to raise funds for Concordia college and seminary scholarships.
Delegates adopt 14 administration resolutions so processes ‘function smoothly’
Of the 15 resolutions presented by Floor Committee 11 to the Synod in convention, 14 were adopted while one — granting a “Lay Vote/Voice to Every Congregation” — failed by a narrow margin on July 13.
Regular sermon evaluation proves to be hot topic for delegates
Convention delegates approve all four resolutions regarding continuing education and preaching.
2016 LCMS Convention Photos: Wednesday, July 13
Photos from Wednesday, July 13, at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee.
LCMS board elections continued, completed
Convention delegates complete elections of remaining ordained, commissioned and lay nominees to LCMS boards.
Resolutions encourage Lutheran ethos of schools, address decreasing enrollment
The resolutions also call for training more administrators and preparing for infringements on religious liberty.
