Hearing that Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has provided funding to several Planned Parenthood affiliates, the Synod’s Office of the President issues a statement of concern.
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LCMS, LCC, NALC reps address common public-square witness
During the Dec. 16-17 consultation in St. Louis, participants also share about the work of each church body and discuss a range of other topics.
May, Harrison call for support of Indiana marriage bill
Indiana District President Rev. Daniel May and Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison are working together to strengthen — and safeguard — traditional marriage in Indiana.
LHM’s Rose Parade float wins award
Sharing the message “Jesus Welcomes All,” the Lutheran Hour Ministries entry wins a trophy for “Most Beautiful Float 35 Feet and Under.”
Two college students raise $50,000-plus for LMI
Rebecca Monnier and Louisa Mehl, seniors at Concordia University, Nebraska, raise $50,605.14 for the Lutheran Malaria Initiative.
ILC talks with LWF, Catholics
International Lutheran Council reps discuss the relationship of the ILC with the Lutheran World Federation and possible ecumenical relations with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
Display at LCMS headquarters highlights Nativity
The lighted display shows three Wise Men and their camels, and a shepherd and sheep, making their way toward Baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
Two LCMS schools win U.S. Cellular contest
Dubuque Lutheran School in Dubuque, Iowa, and Valley Lutheran School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, receive checks for $25,000.
Mercy Medical Teams seek volunteers
Volunteers are needed to staff five Mercy Medical Teams that will serve in Madagascar, the Dominican Republic, Kenya and Kyrgyzstan in 2014.
Opportunities ‘to do good’ called ‘massive’
There are still opportunities to help those suffering from disasters — particularly in Colorado and the Philippines.
LCMS Disaster Response by the numbers
A quick look at disaster funds received and what’s still needed.
650 attend 2013 grace-themed LCEF Fall Conference
Speakers address the theme “Receive His Gifts,” based on John 1:16 — “For from His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”
BOD hears LCEF’s proposal for sponsoring a credit union
It would be for LCMS congregations and their members, as well as other LCMS-related entities and people. (File photo)
COP, BOD hold joint annual session
Synod leaders hear updates about each group’s work, as well as on Concordia Retirement Plan changes and health-care reform.
LCMS responds to Thrivent’s Choice Dollars statement
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans removes Planned Parenthood from its Choice program and suspends more than 50 pro-life organizations from receiving Choice Dollars.
Synod issues statement on Thrivent, Planned Parenthood
The Dec. 19 statement to all Synod congregations, schools and professional church workers relates to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its Choice Dollars® program.
