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LCMS, LWR gift officers coordinate activities for LMI

By Roland Lovstad Principal gift officers representing LCMS ministries and Lutheran World Relief (LWR) met Feb.…

LCMS member to head Tournament of Roses

Gerald K. Freeny, president and elder at First Lutheran Church, Pasadena, Calif., has been elected…

Nine educators receive LEA awards for 2011

Nine Lutheran educators have been named as recipients of Lutheran Education Association’s (LEA) 2011 awards. …

Spring break opportunities available in Haiti

College students who are looking for something to do during their “spring break” might want…

Posters, banner feature 'Witness, Mercy, Life Together' emphasis

New posters and a banner designed to promote the Missouri Synod’s new “Witness, Mercy, Life…

Anglican archbishops end meeting on quiet note

(RNS) — Anglican archbishops concluded their six-day summit in Ireland on Jan. 30 by issuing…

Vatican affirms talks with Muslim world

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican has reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue with the Muslim…

Catholic hospitals, bishops reach accord

(RNS) — In the wake of public spats between the Catholic hierarchy and health care…

Pentagon: no change for chaplains with gay ban repeal

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The pending repeal of the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay members…

'Ex-Christians': gone for good?

(RNS) — Drew Dyck didn’t lose the Christian faith of his childhood when he became…

'Thanks be to God' no lives lost in cyclone

“Thanks be to God that the cyclone did not cross the coast at a highly…

Planners announce theme for 2013 Youth Gathering

“Live Love(d)” is the theme for the next National LCMS Youth Gathering, set for July…

Seward church, university plan worship conference

St. John Lutheran Church and Concordia University Nebraska — both in Seward, Neb. — are…

LIMM Forum to focus on Malaria Initiative

The Seventh Annual Lutherans in Medical Missions (LIMM) Needs and Resources Forum will be held…

Lutheran camp offers free personal retreats

Camp Lutherhaven, Albion, Ind., offers its facilities in northeastern Indiana free of charge Monday through…

Resources available for LHM Sunday, Feb. 6

Free resources are available to help congregations celebrate Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) Sunday on Feb.…