(RNS) — The Episcopal Church has been removed from Anglican committees that engage in dialogue…
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Oswald A. Waech dies – first Synod evangelism secretary
Dr. Oswald A. Waech, The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s first evangelism secretary (from 1954 to 1962),…
Church aid groups deny Afghan charge of proselytizing
GENEVA (RNS/ENInews) — Afghan officials have ordered two international church-backed humanitarian groups to suspend operations…
National Cathedral mulls selling treasures
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Facing a reduced budget and a third round of layoffs, officials at…
House rejects amendment on chaplains' prayers
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The House on May 27 rejected a proposed amendment that would have…
Judge rules against graduation in a church
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A federal judge ruled May 31 that a Connecticut school board’s decision…
Churches scramble to meet FCC rules on wireless mics
Related Story: Advisory concerns wireless microphones WASHINGTON (RNS) — American churches have a little…
Seminaries offer summer workshops for clergy, laity
Registration is open for a number of off-campus continuing-education workshops both Synod seminaries are offering…
Gym is Laborer’s 12th project, first prom
By Kim Plummer Krull Helping Saint Paul Lutheran High School remodel the gym marks Norm…
Thrivent vote nets $304,437 for LCMS work
Two Synod ministries –- LCMS World Relief and Human Care (WR-HC) and LCMS World Mission…
President's office nominees address issues in Synod
As in previous LCMS convention years, Reporter and The Lutheran Witness asked the five nominees…
Bunkowskes honored by Lutheran Bible Translators
Dr. Eugene and Bernice Bunkowske, pioneering missionaries in West African Bible translation and in mission…
Judge allows clergy housing tax case to proceed
(RNS) A federal judge has rejected a motion filed by the U.S. Department of the…
Arizona tax-tuition program goes to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of an Arizona program…
Pressure Points (June 2010)
With Dr. Bruce Hartung Q: I am a first-time lay delegate to our [Synod] convention…
Letters to the Editor (June 2010)
Women’s leadership Paula Schlueter Ross’ article on the Women’s Leadership Institute conference in the May…
