Teams from nine Concordia University System schools participate in Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s 2016 National Student Marketing Competition.
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2016 LCMS Convention Workbook available online
The “Convention Workbook” and an accompanying biographical booklet contain material in preparation for the 66th Regular LCMS convention, July 9-14 in Milwaukee.
Workshop explores Church’s response to mental illness
More than 100 people attend LCMS Life Ministry’s “The Church and Mental Health” workshop April 9 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
‘KFUO.org’ to host Sharathon fundraiser
The annual fundraiser is planned for April 21-23, and the Synod’s radio station is asking its listeners for support over those three days.
Photo feature: Hosanna in the Highlands
A visit to the highlands of Sri Lanka the week ending with Palm Sunday reveals how the Lanka Lutherans live, work, worship and witness.
Sem’s stair climbers place second, raise $3,800 for charity
The Stair Climb Team of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, takes part in the annual fundraiser for the American Lung Association April 2 in St. Louis.
‘#thisisMYchurch’ gains traction, fosters online discussion
One of the campaign’s goals is “to foster a healthy sense of belonging to something bigger than ourselves.”
Concordia College Alabama president resigns
The Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo, president of the college since 2010, has announced his resignation, effective July 1.
Next FTBF discussion: churches’ tax-exempt status
KFUO’s Kip Allen discusses the topic with guests from Alliance Defending Freedom and the Heritage Foundation.
Fire destroys church’s building, but not ‘God’s plans’
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northrop, Minn., is a total loss, but its attached elementary school is expected to be back in operation by April 18.
Soldiers of the Cross: caring for caregivers
The LCMS mercy program works in cooperation with districts to provide emergency grants to church workers in crisis.
Planners provide more details on convention
Updates for the Synod’s 66th Regular Convention include a basic, tentative schedule and special event details.
LWML changes 2017 convention city to Albuquerque
The June 22-25, 2017, convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was originally planned for Salt Lake City.
Hartwig announces regionally-nominated candidates for boards
A list of the candidates nominated by congregations from their regions for the LCMS Board of Directors and the Boards for National and International Mission.
Islam expert: ISIS genocide declaration ‘too little, too late’
Islam expert Dr. Tim Furnish says ISIS will not be deterred by symbolic gestures like the recent genocide declarations made against ISIS by Congress and the State Department.
Concordia, Austin, awarded NetVUE grant
The $49,760 grant will be used to enhance the Center for Vocation & Professional Development at Concordia University Texas.
