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Gaspar installed as first pastor of Dominican Lutheran Mission
Dr. Willy Gaspar, a 45-year-old dentist, was ordained and installed as the first pastor of…
Harrison encourages ‘Litany’ prayers this Lent
As Lent begins, LCMS President Rev. Matthew C. Harrison invites the church to join him…
Caucus discusses future of LCMS black ministry
With the elimination of the Synod’s Board for Black Ministry Services — a result of…
LCMS pastor comforts witnesses after shooting in Germany
By Paula Schlueter Ross It wasn’t an easy assignment, but Rev. Robert Flohrs says he’s…
Court rules for Jewish man in Shavuot dispute
(RNS) — An Orthodox Jew has won a new trial after Maryland’s highest court ruled…
Islam dominated religion coverage in 2010
(RNS) — Islam was the most frequent topic of religion news coverage in 2010, as…
Board OKs Thrivent allocations, hears of budget challenges
ST. LOUIS — The Synod’s Board of Directors took several positive actions at its Feb.…
Kieschnick begins work at Concordia Texas
LCMS President Emeritus Dr. Gerald B. Kieschnick began serving March 1 as presidential ambassador for…
South Dakota congregation receives award
By James Heine St. John’s Lutheran Church, Yankton, S.D., was honored recently by the U.S.…
Registration opens for LFL conference
Under the theme “Adopted in Christ,” Lutherans For Life (LFL) will hold its 2011 national…
Sem offers free 'In the Word Bible Studies'
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is offering a new Bible study series that’s specifically designed to…
Christian movie draws a (political) crowd
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (RNS) — Mixing science and religion seems a good recipe for on-screen…
Judge rejects Christians' health care suit
(RNS) — A federal judge on Feb. 22 dismissed a lawsuit filed by Christians who…
Displaced New Zealand churches mourn their dead
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (RNS/ENInews) — Worshippers gathered outdoors on Feb. 27 after an earthquake ravaged…
Obama drops defense of anti-gay-marriage law
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Obama administration announced on Feb. 23 it will no longer defend…
