Congregational Anniversaries (February 2016)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

In Memoriam (February 2016)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

2016 youth-ministry symposium explores confirmation

Presenters at the Jan. 14-16 event cover a range of aspects — including the involvement of parents and the Church in faith formation.

Commentary: What can we learn from 35 years of LYF youth polls?

Are young people’s attitudes and experiences any different in 2016 from what they were in 1980?

Lutherans lead life march with joyful hymns despite snowstorm, protests

LCMS participants leading the March for Life include students from Synod universities and its St. Louis seminary as well as pastors and congregation members.

Nordic Lutheran churches seek ILC membership

The Communion of Nordic Dioceses has approached the International Lutheran Council about its three member churches joining the council.

Health Ministry offers free video lectures for parish nurses

The online lectures will address topics such as Law and Gospel, mental illness, theology, loss, guilt and forgiveness, care for the aging and vocations.

Positions (February 2016)

Positions are available with Concordia University System schools.

Official Notice: requests for reinstatement (February 2016)

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

Official Notice: colloquies (February 2016)

A listing of those who have completed teacher and pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (February 2016)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

Items wanted, available (February 2016)

“Available” this month are an organ and back issues of “Concordia Theological Monthly.”

Leaders term new fellowship with Uruguay church ‘a gift’

The Synod’s burgeoning partnership with the Lutheran Church of Uruguay includes the prospect of the first-ever Lutheran university in Spanish-speaking Latin America.

CPH’s ‘Teaching Faith at Home’ keeps families Christ-focused

The new book shows how teaching catechism at home is key to keeping families connected to the Church.

Longtime LWML, black-ministry leader Dr. Iri Skinner dies

A funeral service for Skinner, 93, is planned for Jan. 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Selma, Ala.

Lutherans among those defending life in marches

Marchers hit the streets of Washington, D.C., and San Francisco to show their support for the unborn and for the sanctity of life at all stages.