Synod leaders hear updates about each group’s work, as well as on Concordia Retirement Plan changes and health-care reform.
Rev. Dr. Ihno Janssen, former LCMS Board member, dies
A memorial service is held Nov. 2 at West Portal Lutheran Church in San Francisco.
Board of Directors gets ready for new triennium
The Synod’s Board of Directors elects officers for the 2013-16 triennium and takes a number of other actions.

