In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.
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Starting the conversation: April ‘Lutheran Witness’
The April issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the topic of chaste community.
‘A Chaste and Decent Life’: CTCR updates 1981 report
The update is a direct response to resolutions adopted by the Synod in convention in 2016 and 2019.
Respect for Marriage Act: Misnamed law threatens religious liberty
On Dec. 13, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
Finnish Lutherans fully acquitted
On March 30, the Helsinki District Court in Finland issued its decision to acquit both the Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola and Dr. Päivi Räsänen.
CTCR report addresses marriage and the state
The report follows several requests, in recent years, for the CTCR to address the question of whether or to what extent LCMS clergy should continue to serve as agents of the state in officiating marriages and signing civil marriage licenses.
‘In sickness and in health’: May ‘Lutheran Witness’
The issue explains how to keep Christ at the center of the wedding day and how Christ cares for His Bride, the church.
LCMS convention reaffirms stances on life and marriage
Two resolutions — affirming the LCMS stances on beginning-of-life issues and biblical marriage — passed by wide margins on Sunday.
Hill re-elected president of Wyoming District
The Rev. John E. Hill was elected to his second term as president of the LCMS Wyoming District at the district’s 19th convention, held May 3-5.
CPH book provides steps for ‘Surviving Divorce’
“Without This Ring: Surviving Divorce,” by Donna Pyle, is designed to provide “Christ-centered steps toward hope and healing.”
Convention acts on marriage, vocation, euthanasia
Delegates adopt six “Church and Culture” resolutions during the LCMS convention’s closing session.
Delegates act on marriage, same-sex marriage, outreach to Muslim neighbors
Action on issues raised within the church by changes in the culture continued on Tuesday at the 66th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
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.
Senator to discuss tax-exempt status with LCMS
Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) will discuss the issue in a “Free to be Faithful” webinar Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. Central time.
Marriage, sexuality conference encourages ‘confidence, cheer’
DOXOLOGY’s Aug. 12-13 “Finding Our Voice” conference in St. Louis helps participants speak “confidently and positively about the biblical vision for sexual fidelity.”
ADF’s Campbell to discuss SCOTUS marriage ruling
Jim Campbell, senior legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, returns to host his second “Free to be Faithful” webinar July 14.
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