RSO update (Dec. 2018-March 2019)

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

Official notice: 2019 LCMS convention

Information about the 2019 LCMS convention scheduled for July 20-25 in Tampa, Fla.

Positions (May 2019)

Positions are available at CUS institutions in Illinois, Minnesota and Texas.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (May 2019)

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

Official notice: Tenure

Official notice of intent to grant tenure.

Official notice: Colloquies (May 2019)

A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official notice: LCMS districts (May 2019)

Updates from LCMS district presidents.

Items wanted, available (May 2019)

Wanted this month are Dartball darts. Available are paraments, hymnals.

Congregational Anniversaries (May 2019)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries………………

In Memoriam (May 2019)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers………………

LCMS launches new missionary website

The website provides a reservoir of resources reflecting the work of the Synod in four international regions.

Convention servant event to assist mothers and children in need

Participants in the event, titled “Joy:fully Serving,” will prepare 275 baskets for distribution by two Florida-based LCMS Recognized Service Organizations.

‘I am not ashamed of this Gospel’: LCMS Black Ministry Director Gray leads convocation at CTSFW

Gray, a graduate of CTSFW, spoke about the pastoral ministry and the history of LCMS Black Ministry.

Seminaries to livestream Call Day services online

Those seeking or sharing information on social media about both Call Day services are encouraged to use the hashtag #LCMSCallDay. 

Society of Creation to host conference at LCMS International Center

The conference will study various topics related to the age of Earth.

Synod issues grants for cyclone relief in Mozambique and Malawi

Tropical Cyclone Idai struck the eastern coast of South Africa on March 15, killing almost 1,000 people and damaging roads, crops and buildings.