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Kansas City church hit by arson

The suspect, in his early 20s and likely high on drugs when he set the fire, is still at large.

Lutherland gift caps off Wittenberg Project campaign

The campaign to fund renovation of the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, is successfully completed.

KFUO program to examine religious-liberty case of Barronelle Stutzman

A lawyer from Alliance Defending Freedom is the guest on Worldwide KFUO’s “Free to be Faithful” program on March 15.

Judge Neely will remain on bench despite censure

The Wyoming Supreme Court rules to admonish Judge Ruth Neely for alleged ethics violations, but finds that she did not break any law in expressing her beliefs.

Task force to explore ‘creative solutions’ for Lutheran education

The Synod’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Lutheran Schools is looking for “creative solutions” to meet the challenges schools and workers are facing.

Reversing the LCMS membership decline: not just by having more children

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison comments on two major demographic studies about the Synod.

BIM appoints missionaries for service

Two career missionaries will be based in the Gambia and Belize, and seven “GEO” missionaries will serve for up to two years in Eurasia, Asia and Latin America.

National mission board begins refining policies

The board also hears updates on the work taking place in the LCMS Office of National Mission.

Luther movie premieres

More than 1,500 people watch “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” at premieres in Houston, Milwaukee, St. Louis and Fort Wayne, Ind.

Camp Restore seeks volunteers for cleanup after NOLA tornado

Some 800 homes are in need of repair after an EF-3 tornado roars through New Orleans East Feb. 7.

Project aims to provide digital resources for Latin America pastors

The “crowdfunding” project is accepting donations of $1 or more through March 19.

Feb. 15 webinar topic: caring for creation with youth

The Rev. A. Trevor Sutton is scheduled to lead webinar discussion on the topic of “Going Green — Biblical Truth or Brief Trend?”

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March for Life president returns to KFUO program

Jeanne Mancini is set to be moderator Kip Allen’s guest for Worldwide KFUO’s Feb. 15 “Free to be Faithful” program.

LCMS Lutherans join hundreds of thousands to march for life

Hundreds from the LCMS march and sing for life at the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

‘Life 360°’ conference addresses current life issues

The 2017 LCMS Life Conference focuses on life from conception to natural death.

Wanted: groups, individuals to lead English camps in Poland

Ten teams of four to five people are needed to serve in July and August.