As Lutherans and Roman Catholics continued to dialogue around the theme of “The Hope of…
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Thrivent now taking applications for grants
Lutheran congregations, schools, and organizations have until Sept. 15 to apply for a total of…
LFL sets 2006 conference to attract more families
Lutherans For Life’s (LFL) annual national conference moves from fall to summer this year — July…
Mission board issues 28 calls, appointments for missionaries
By Paula Schlueter Ross Dr. Robert Roegner, executive director of LCMS World Mission, still remembers how…
Dr. Alfred Fremder, sem professor, dies
Dr. Alfred L. Fremder, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, died April 19. He…
Transcript of astronaut`s message
Here’s a transcript of Astronaut Jeff Williams’ voice-mail message to his pastor, Rev. John Kieschnick: “Pastor…
Donor offers `challenge grant` to seminary
A family who wishes to remain anonymous has offered a “challenge grant” of up to…
Seminaries offer promotional materials to congregations
The Synod’s two seminaries have produced promotional materials designed to help congregations hold a “Seminary…
New DVD offers information about the LCMS
What’s a “synod”? Are Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod congregations only in the state of Missouri? What…
Astronaut boards space station, 'phones home'
By Paula Schlueter Ross Astronaut Jeff Williams had barely settled into his “home away from home”…
Fort Wayne seminary offers workshops for organists
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is offering three workshops for church organists: “Level I,” to…
Seminaries offer summer workshops, courses
The Synod’s two seminaries are offering a total of 29 workshops and courses this summer…
Sourcebook offers stained-glass information on CD
Sourcebook 2006: Your Guide to Architectural Stained and Art Glass is now available free on…
LCMS World Relief commits nearly $12 million for hurricane relief
By Kim Krull As weather-watchers warily brace for the official June 1 launch of this…
Outreach Institute set for July in St. Paul
The sixth annual “Outreach Leadership Institute” will be held July 13-15 at Concordia University, St.…
Board, commission reps share ideas at Summit
Some 85 people — most of them representing Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod boards and commissions — heard…