Lutheran leaders from five continents will gather in 2015 in Wittenberg, Germany, to focus on celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.
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Manhattan Declaration leader encourages LCMS Lutherans
Eric Teetsel heads a movement with 545,000 supporters that promotes religious liberty, marriage and life issues.
CPS launches Pastoral Support Network
Concordia Plan Services’ new support system offers resources for full-time LCMS pastors and their families.
Conference OKs way to support diaconal work
At its annual conference in Winter Park, Fla., Concordia Deaconess Conference also elects new officers, including Jennifer M. Phillips of Monroeville, Ind., president.
CUW’s pharmacy program receives full accreditation
Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, learned July 2 that its Doctor of Pharmacy Program in its School of Pharmacy has been awarded full accreditation.
U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of religious liberty
The Synod responds to the ruling that supports Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp.
LIRS, partners respond to immigrant-children crisis
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service partners are providing care and services to help with the recent influx of unaccompanied immigrant children in the U.S.
LCMS equips, ‘sends’ new missionaries
The latest class of missionaries — laypeople and teachers, as well as pastors and deaconesses — will serve in 15 countries.
‘March for Marriage’ draws thousands to D.C.
Participants represent a range of religious and faith-based groups, ages and ethnicities.
BNM welcomes new members as its work continues
At its May 30-31 meeting, the Synod’s Board for National Mission continues work on refining policies and on a theological statement for mission.
BIM calls missionaries, reviews mission work
The Board for International Mission votes to send 21 new missionaries into the field. Many were attending the Synod’s two-week orientation.
LCMS reaches out after ‘devastating’ tornadoes
The week of June 16 is devastating for two LCMS churches and more than two dozen LCMS members in Nebraska and South Dakota after deadly tornadoes tear through their communities and lives.
New missionaries gather for orientation
The 31 new missionaries will serve in 15 countries, including four where the Synod does not currently have a presence.
Nebraska church ‘gone’ after dual tornadoes
The June 16 tornadoes pummel Pilger, Neb., killing one person there, injuring more than two dozen, destroying 40-50 homes and crushing St. John Lutheran Church.
Canadian Lutherans re-elect Bugbee
Delegates also adopted resolutions on the diaconate and heard from guests including LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.
‘Reformation 500 Club’ supports Wittenberg Project
The new initiative offers a way for LCMS congregations and schools to sponsor the renovation of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany.
