LCMS Communications and its periodicals receive 13 awards from the Associated Church Press and two from the Evangelical Press Association — for work published in 2014.
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LCMS president reprises Luther during Wittenberg dedication
Nearly 450 people from around the world take part in the May 3 dedication of the International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin school.
View video, photos of dedication in Wittenberg
The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, is dedicated on Sunday, May 3, and a video and photos of the historic event are available.
Fondow re-elected to fifth term in Minnesota North
The LCMS Minnesota North District convention, meeting April 13-15 in Brainerd, Minn., emphasizes missions.
‘Old School’ brings ‘Lutheran Bluegrass’ music to Wittenberg
The LCMS band “Old School” performs Bluegrass favorites — with a Lutheran flair — May 2 as part of the International Lutheran Center dedication celebration.
Synod responds with grants for Nepal quake relief
LCMS Disaster Response grants fund immediate provisions such as food, personal-care kits and water-filtration units for many affected.
Synod planning response to Baltimore violence
Local pastors, the LCMS Southeastern District and the Synod’s Office of National Mission are working to prevent further rioting.
Solo Verbo: a new way to highlight Wittenberg gifts
The new campaign recognizes individuals and families who provide funding to the Wittenberg Project’s Old Latin School renovation.
Watch Lutheran Center dedication via live stream
The May 3 dedication service of the International Lutheran Center in Wittenberg, Germany, will stream live, beginning at 8 a.m. Central Time.
LWML exceeds record $1.83 million mission goal
Lutheran women contribute more than $19,000 over the auxiliary’s goal for mission projects in 2013-15.
Online directory provides Synod view on key legal issues
The website offers information on amicus — or “friend of the court” — briefs signed by the LCMS.
Church sign shares resurrection message as ‘witness,’ ‘welcome’
Every Sunday is Easter — that’s the message on the outdoor sign at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobile, Ala., and it’s making people think, according to Pastor Rev. Dr. Ulmer Marshall.
Harrison joins faith leaders to uphold marriage, religious liberty
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and 34 other U.S. religious leaders reaffirm their shared commitment to traditional marriage and religious freedom in a letter to those in public service.
Reformation 2017 to focus on Gospel, outreach
Some 15 representatives of LCMS partner organizations, Synod officers and history experts review plans for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
CNH delegates elect Newton to fifth term
The California-Nevada-Hawaii District re-elects the Rev. Dr. Robert Newton to his fifth term as president.
Oklahoma District delegates re-elect Henke
Meeting April 17-18, delegates re-elect the Rev. Barrie E. Henke to his third term as district president.
