WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Vatican has launched a crackdown on the umbrella group that represents…
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Catholic bishop 'overwhelmed' by Lutheran support
By Paula Schlueter Ross Roman Catholic Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades told news reporters he was “really…
'Painting face of Christ' in tornado-ravaged communities
By Kim Plummer Krull Three days after a tornado slammed into Creston, Iowa, so fast that…
Sems offer continuing-ed courses for pastors, laypeople
The Synod’s two seminaries are offering continuing-education courses in various cities, beginning in April. The courses…
Prayer, resources available for 'World Malaria Day,' April 25
A special prayer and other resources are available online to help Lutherans observe “World Malaria…
CPH leaders accept Baldrige National Quality Award
By Sarah Schafer Concordia Publishing House (CPH) received the 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award April…
Woodward, Okla., member homes damaged in deadly twister outbreak
By Kim Plummer Krull The Rev. Gregory Brown spent part of Sunday morning, April 15, checking…
Global Lutheran church bodies' representatives meet
By Kim Plummer Krull Sharing of plans to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation…
CPH's 'Story Bible' is award finalist
Released in 2011, Concordia Publishing House’s newest and best-selling children’s Bible, The Story Bible, has…
St. Louis high schools receive technology grant
The Lutheran High School Association in St. Louis has received a grant of nearly $400,000…
Congregation shares Christ's love after Texas twisters
By Kim Plummer Krull As Dave Ricks, a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Arlington, and…
LFL national conference planned for Aug. 3-4 in Chicago
Under the theme “Equipping the Saints For Life” (based on Eph. 4:11-12), Lutherans For Life…
Fourth Hispanic Convention set for June 19-22 in Ann Arbor
The fourth triennial National Lutheran Hispanic Convention will be held June 19-22 at Concordia University,…
Artists painstakingly transfer sacred stained glass windows
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — For nearly a century, the stained-glass portrait of St. Patrick looked…
Anti-Shariah movement loses steam in state legislatures
(RNS) — At this point in 2011, 22 state legislatures had either passed or were…
'Covenant' to bind Anglican Communion appears dead
LONDON (RNS) — A proposed “Covenant” aimed at ensuring unity across the worldwide Anglican Communion…
