A statement from the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in response to recent gubernatorial actions expanding abortion in New York and Illinois.
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Lutherans For Life celebrates 40th anniversary at annual conference
The theme of the conference, held Oct. 12-13 in St. Louis, was “From Age to Age the Same,” a paraphrase of Is. 46:4.
Reporter in ‘Gosnell’ movie based on LCMS member Mollie Ziegler Hemingway
Hemingway played a key journalistic role in bringing the Gosnell case to national attention.
Movie review: ‘Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer’
“Gosnell” tells a tale of power misused and abuse covered up, of women mistreated and children done unspeakable harm.
LCMS members play key role in passing Iowa fetal heartbeat bill
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the bill — which prohibits most abortions once a heartbeat is detectable by ultrasound — on May 4. Previously in Iowa, most abortions were permitted up to 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Synod joins court brief to protect pregnancy centers from mandated abortion advertising
The Synod is among 22 states, 144 members of Congress and numerous other organizations filing amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in a case that could block California’s mandate for abortion advertisements in pro-life pregnancy centers.
Photo essay: Teaching the World to See
In both Chicago and Washington, D.C., green hats provided warmth and witness to the world that the LCMS sees with eyes of life.
March for Life president returns to KFUO program
Jeanne Mancini is set to be moderator Kip Allen’s guest for Worldwide KFUO’s Feb. 15 “Free to be Faithful” program.
LYF Youth Poll results reflect headlines, scriptural stance
Participants at every triennial LCMS Youth Gathering since 1980 take the poll that helps inform the Church and aids in developing youth-ministry resources and events.
KFUO to host March for Life president
For the Jan. 18 “Free to be Faithful” program, Jeanne Mancini shares plans for the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
March ‘for life’ with the LCMS
LCMS congregation members are invited to join the 2017 March for Life on Jan. 27 in Washington, D.C.
LFL conference underscores imminent sanctity-of-life issues
Some 210 pro-life Lutherans from across the U.S. and around the world band together for the 2016 Lutherans For Life National Conference, Oct. 21-22 in Bloomington, Minn.
Delegates adopt resolutions on fertility issues, persecuted Christians
The Synod in convention adopted the final three resolutions from Floor Committee 3 on Mercy regarding fertility issues, persecuted Christians and LCMS World Relief and Human Care.
Harrison Reacts to Texas Abortion Clinic Ruling
Synod President reflects on High Court ruling invalidating Texas law protecting the health and safety of expectant mothers and their babies.
Harrison: Is Scalia’s death ‘harbinger of worse things to come’?
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison issues a statement on the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.