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World Mission offers group mission trips

By Paula Schlueter Ross As always, the world offers “a huge opportunity to work with…

LCMS astronaut plans to worship from space

By Paula Schlueter Ross His Christian faith is important to astronaut Jeff Williams, who wouldn’t dream…

Missionary service: Is it safe?

“There is no safe place.  America is not a safe place,” says Erin Alter, placement…

Thrivent, Habitat join for home-building effort

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity announced in late January that they are…

Get free resources for `Concordia Sunday`

The Synod’s Board for University Education is offering congregations free materials to help them celebrate…

People in the news

The following people have accepted new positions with LCMS-related organizations. Rev. Phillip Pledger will be…

Fort Wayne sem offers retreats for youth, adults

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, is hosting two upcoming retreats: one for youth and one…

St. Louis seminary plans alumni reunion

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is inviting alumni from graduating classes ending in a “1” or…

Planners set fees for Youth Gathering

Registration fees are set for the 2007 LCMS National Youth Gathering, and plans are under…

New `Wellness Team` supports church-workers` health

A newly formed Synod “action team” met for the first time in late January to…

Mission society seeks cyclists for fund-raiser

Registration is open for “Biking Across Kansas,” an annual weeklong recreational rally for cyclists.  The…

Registration opens for Black Ministry Convocation

Planners for this year’s Black Ministry Family Convocation, set for July 19-23 at Concordia College,…

Seminary to offer convocations on new hymnal

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, plans to host three convocations this spring to introduce the Missouri…

Seminary to sponsor `Day of Homiletical Reflection`

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, will host its fourth annual “Day of Homiletical Reflection” from 9…

CPH`s spring catalog features new books

Concordia Publishing House’s Spring 2006 New Releases catalog features photos and descriptions of more than…

Lutherans For Life issues pro-life Bible

Now available from Lutherans For Life (LFL) is God’s Word for Life, a Bible designed…