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Jews are the world's most migratory religious group

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Ever since their mad dash out of Egypt bound for the Promised…

Judge rules for breakaway church in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS (RNS) — Wading into sensitive church-state territory, a Missouri judge has ruled in…

Seven LCMS schools gain 'exemplary' status

Seven LCMS schools were selected in March to receive the National Lutheran School Accreditation’s (NLSA)…

Laborers spotlight building faith, fellowship, facilities for Christ

By Kim Plummer Krull More than 20 years ago, Linda Husfeld picked up a Laborers For…

Seminaries invite high-school students to visit

Both of the Missouri Synod’s seminaries will hold visitation events for high-school students this summer.…

Two LCMS church fires called arson

Two LCMS church properties were damaged in fires over a three-day period in March. Both…

Mexico earthquake: LCMS contacts partner church

In response to the earthquake in central Mexico March 20, the LCMS established telephone and…

Pastor says hospitality staff can't live by bread alone

SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) — Kevin Finch grew up in meat-and-potatoes country, a small town off…

Why is it so hard to do religion in prime time?

(RNS) — Many TV network executives, advertisers and producers would sell their souls to get…

Atheists' slavery billboard raises tempers in Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG, Pa. (RNS) — The billboard is down, but the issue’s not gone. A billboard…

Priest defends denying Communion to lesbian

(RNS) — A Catholic priest who was pulled from ministry after a furor over denying…

Britain starts talks on legalizing gay marriage

CANTERBURY, England (RNS/ENInews) — The British government on March 15 launched a 12-week consultation that…

As Rowan Williams retires, speculation turns to successor

LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said March 16 he will step down…

Quebec parties challenge halal meat laws

TORONTO (RNS) — Two political parties in Quebec are speaking out against the ritual slaughter…

'Ten Commandments Judge' poised to return to Alabama court

MOBILE, Ala. (RNS) — With 98 percent of state precincts counted, Roy Moore held on…

March 22 webinar to aid rural/small-town ministries

LCMS Rural and Small Town Mission (RSTM) will hold a webinar from 1 to 2…