St. John’s Lutheran Church, Ambridge, Penn., was received into membership in the LCMS on Aug. 18.
Congregation
Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
Commentary: U.S. Supreme Court set to rule on case involving LCMS congregation
James Gottry, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, writes that the U.S. Supreme Court might rule in favor of religious nonprofits on the basis of religious discrimination.