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Convention says women may hold all offices that do not involve pastoral functions

ST. LOUIS — As a result of action taken July 15 by the 62nd Regular…

Last action of convention affirms preaching, teaching creation

ST. LOUIS — In the final action before the close of the 62nd Regular Convention…

Convention affirms laity ministry programs, amends Commissioned Ministry Colloquy bylaws

ST. LOUIS – The Council of Presidents of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the new Board…

ELCA leader expresses appreciation for convention action to continue discussions

ST. LOUIS – The presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) said…

Delegates approve new hymnal as ‘official’ for use in Synod

ST. LOUIS – The draft of a proposed new hymnal received clear approval July 14…

Three incumbents, three new members elected to Board of Directors

ST. LOUIS — Three incumbents were returned to the Synod’s Board of Directors and three…

Convention commemorates Black higher ed, supports family life ministers on roster

ST. LOUIS –- The Centennial for Black Higher Education within The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod will…

Convention amends LCMS Articles, Bylaws to clarify Board responsibilities

ST. LOUIS — By a 654 to 541 vote, the 62nd Regular Convention of The…

Delegates ask for sem funding plan, promotion of stewardship ed

ST. LOUIS – A new Board for Pastoral Education was directed to “undertake as its…

Convention commends civic-events guidelines to help church workers

 ST. LOUIS — The 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Wednesday (July 14)…

Convention says to keep talking with ELCA

ST. LOUIS — The 62nd Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod today (July 14)…

Zehnder: Share the Gospel with everyone who’s alive

ST. LOUIS — “Everyone with whom we come in contact — if they’re still breathing…

LWML is ‘more than a meeting,’ auxiliary president tells convention

ST. LOUIS — Linda Reiser, president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), addressed delegates…

Convention rejects change of translation for new hymnal catechism

ST. LOUIS–By a narrow vote of 580 to 585, delegates to the 62nd Regular Convention…

LLL president greets Synod convention

ST. LOUIS–Alvin Waldron, president of the International Lutheran Laymen’s League (Int’l LLL), brought greetings Tuesday…

Convention OKs $100 million `Ablaze!` fund-raising effort

ST. LOUIS — Despite concerns expressed by some delegates, the 62nd Regular Convention of The…