LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison joined with other religious leaders in asking the U.S. Secretary of Education to preserve protections for faith-based student organizations on public college campuses.
Gewecke elected to first term in New Jersey District
The Rev. Stephen Gewecke was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS New Jersey District at the district’s 19th convention, held May 21 in Clinton, N.J.
Concordia, Irvine, moves ‘forward in faith’
In February, Concordia University Irvine (CUI), Irvine, Calif., announced the successful completion of its comprehensive “Forward in Faith” campaign, which was launched in 2013 with a focus on new facilities, scholarships, academic programs and the university’s endowment.
‘Endless gratitude’: Concordia College New York celebrates final commencement
Later this year, the 140-year-old institution will permanently close.
Call for nominations – President, CUW/CUAA
The presidential search committee of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., and Concordia University Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich., invites nominations for a new president of CUW and CUAA.
Call for nominations/applicants – Executive director, LCMS Communications
Executive director, LCMS Communications The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) announces an opening for the position of executive director, LCMS Communications, housed at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. Unit profile In collaboration with the Synod’s officers, leadership, staff, boards,…
Official notice: Colloquies (June 2021)
A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for LCMS colloquies.
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (June 2021)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
Items wanted, available (June 2021)
Available this month are chairs, robes and hymnals.
LCMS President Harrison signs letter defending faith-based student groups
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison joined a diverse group of U.S. religious and legal leaders in writing to the U.S. Secretary of Education to provide protections for faith-based student organizations and their contributions to religious diversity on public college campuses.
Congregational Anniversaries (June/July 2021)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission webinar: ‘Leadership Through Conflict’
Hosted by LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission, Rev. Mike Moreno (PMHP/PMSW), mental health and marriage counselor at Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Neb., presented a webinar titled “Leadership Through Conflict” on May 13, 2021.
Dean of chapel, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, seeks nominations for the position of dean of chapel.
LCMS seminaries celebrate in-person Call Days
After holding virtual Call Day services in 2020 due to the nationwide COVID-19 shutdown, the two seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod were able, by God’s grace, to return to in-person Call Day celebrations in 2021.

