The five nominees are the Rev. Dr. Carl C. Fickenscher II, the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., the Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray, the Rev. Daniel Preus and the Rev. Dr. John C. Wohlrabe Jr.
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Youth ‘live loved,’ ‘live love’ at Gathering
Each evening during the July 1-5 National LCMS Youth Gathering, some 25,000 youth and adult leaders filled San Antonio’s Alamodome for a “Mass Event.” And some 5,000 took part in more than 100 area servant events.
Harrison signs letter opposing HHS final rules
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison joins others to sign a letter opposing final rules for religious groups to comply with the Affordable Care Act.
Check schedules when following convention
Those connecting with the July 20-25 Synod convention via the Web should check the convention’s daily schedule to be sure of what’s happening when.
Convention Corner (July 2013)
Here are a few tips from Barbara A. Below to help you stay informed about what is happening at the 2013 Synod convention.
Harrison elected to second term as LCMS president
Incumbent Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison receives 4,262 votes, or 66 percent of the 6,432 ballots cast.
LWML adopts record mission goal of $1.83 million
The mission goal, adopted during the 35th Biennial Convention of The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, June 27-30 in Pittsburgh, will be used to fund 18 projects.
Four CTS students receive awards in essay contest
Four students from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., are named this year’s winners in an annual essay contest sponsored by the LCMS Office of National Mission.
LCMS responds to Supreme Court ruling in marriage case
Responding to the June 26 decision striking down part of a federal law defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, the LCMS issues a statement saying “we are saddened for our nation, even as we call our fellow Christians to faithfulness and prayer.”
KFUO starts ‘new era’ at LCMS International Center
KFUO — which airs at kfuo.org, classic99.com and 850-AM — begins broadcasting from the LCMS International Center, after moving from its long-time studios at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
LCMS members evacuated, lose homes in Colorado wildfire
“Some people got out with only the clothes on their backs. They don’t even have a change of clothes or a toothbrush,” said the Rev. Dr. Dennis Lucero of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Voting for LCMS president begins June 22
Results of the election will be announced July 6. If you can’t attend the Synod’s national convention July 20-25, there are several ways to follow the action from home.
LCMS ‘tweet chat’ draws dozens of questions about marriage
The LCMS hosts a “tweet chat” on marriage June 19, allowing participants to pose questions and share answers and resources. It was a first for the Synod.
Live Twitter ‘chat’ on marriage set for June 19
For its first-ever “tweet chat,” the LCMS is encouraging congregation members and church workers to join Lutheran leaders in a discussion about God’s intention for marriage.
Synod prepares new missionaries and spouses for service
A July 14 “sending service” ends nearly two weeks of orientation for 35 new LCMS missionaries and their families.
Storm levels Manteno, Ill., church construction
The frame for a new LCMS church building in Manteno, Ill., is torn apart by winds from a June 12 storm. No one is injured at the site, where the congregation plans to resume construction.
