Events
Additional ‘Take Heart’ retreats planned for 2021

All costs are covered for participating pastors except travel to and from the retreat.

News
Obituary: Rev. Mandla John Khumalo, bishop of the Confessional Lutheran Church of South Africa

The Rev. Mandla John Khumalo, bishop of the Confessional Lutheran Church in South Africa who fought the apartheid system as a young man, died on March 1.

News
CSL to hold virtual multiethnic symposium

Set for May 4–5, this year’s event is titled “The Rest and the West: What the West Can Learn From Global South Christianity.”

News
Mission boards count blessings during tumultuous times

The LCMS Boards for International Mission and National Mission held their first gatherings of 2021 via all-day virtual meetings on Jan. 28 and Feb. 26, respectively. 

Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituary: Roger Drinnon, former director of Editorial Services for LCMS Communications

Roger Allen Drinnon, former director of Editorial Services for the LCMS, died on April 3 in Mascoutah, Ill.

International News
From the mission field: Rwanda

The Lutheran Mission in Africa—Synod of a Thousand Hills is a young Lutheran church body that began in Rwanda about six years ago. 

Reading & Study
March ‘Witness’: Superstitions

The March issue of The Lutheran Witness examines superstitions and superstitious practices and beliefs.

Positions
Positions (April 2021)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Colloquies
Official notice: Colloquies (April 2021)

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

Reinstatements
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (April 2021)

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

Districts
Official notice: LCMS districts (April 2021)

Updates from LCMS districts.

Available & Wanted
Items wanted, available (April 2021)

Wanted this month is communionware. Available are hymnals and an organ.

Obituaries
In Memoriam (April 2021)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Anniversaries
Congregational Anniversaries (April 2021)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

News
Life Ministry conference draws over 700 registrants

The virtual conference, held March 19–20, featured both live sessions and pre-recorded breakout sessions, as well as live question-and-answer opportunities.

Positions
Call for nominations/applicants: Mission advocate, KFUO

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod announces an opening for the position of mission advocate, KFUO, housed at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

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