Lutherans respond after ‘derecho’ wind storm devastates Iowa cities and farms

On Monday, Aug. 10, the storm tore through the Midwest, taking down trees and power lines, leveling corn crops, and cutting the area off from power and phone signals.

RSO update (Aug. 2020)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed and those whose RSO status has been removed.

‘Lutheran Witness’ introduces new website, podcast

The refreshed LW site is more user-friendly and accessible. 

August ‘Witness’: Necessary conversations

The issue studies the intersection of faith and politics.

Obituary: Rev. Dr. Ray Halm, former president of Concordia University, Irvine

The Rev. Dr. Ray Halm, who served as president of Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., from 1980 to 1998, died Aug. 4.

‘In All Things’: Youth Ministry announces 2022 Gathering theme

The next LCMS Youth Gathering is set for July 9–13, 2022, in Houston.

Positions (Aug. 2020)

A position is available with the Concordia University System.

Official notice: Colloquies (Aug. 2020)

A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for Synod colloquies.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Aug. 2020)

A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Items wanted, available (Aug. 2020)

Wanted this month are paraments. Available are an organ, chancel furniture and projectors.

Back to school during COVID-19: ‘Campus Clips’ special edition

The Synod’s colleges, universities and seminaries are preparing to return to class this fall under guidelines necessitated by COVID-19.

In Memoriam (August 2020)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

Congregational Anniversaries (August 2020)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

Faith in the public square: US Supreme Court decisions impact religious principles, freedom

The rulings concern issues of life, sexuality and education.

Bible study series for COVID-19

New Bible studies address the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic, reminding the church of God’s Word and promises for difficult times.