Higher Things 2017 conference registration opens

The youth organization announces four conferences next summer on college campuses in Texas, North Carolina, Montana and Indiana.

School Ministry offers free ‘Schools Week’ resources

The free materials for the Jan. 22-28 celebration include a resource manual, a new hymn, a bulletin insert and posters.

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.

CHI presents 17 awards for works published in 2015

The Concordia Historical Institute awards are presented Nov. 10 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

KFUO Audio: History of Chaplains in the Military

Chaplain Craig Muehler, director of LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces, spoke on Nov. 9 about the role and history of chaplains in the military during a World Lutheran News Digest program with KFUO host Kip Allen.

‘Together as Synod’ matching-grant challenge meets goal

The Nov. 1-30 challenge extended by an anonymous foundation boosts unrestricted donations to $250,000 to improve the effectiveness of the Synod’s ministry and mission.

Movie review: ‘Doctor Strange’

Espousing both Eastern mysticism and western atheism, the film ends up being a “kitchen junk drawer of theological, spiritual, religious and occult ideas that are hard to follow or keep straight.”

Synod begins 500th Reformation-anniversary year

The inaugural event of the Synod’s yearlong observance highlights Luther as a servant of God’s Word.

LLL/LHM celebrates 100th anniversary

Some 900 participants from around the world join the International
Lutheran Laymen’s League/Lutheran Hour Ministries Oct. 21-23 for anniversary events in St. Louis.

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.

KFUO Audio: Impact of election results on LCMS

Washington observer and LCMS member Tim Goeglein joined KFUO Radio host Kip Allen on Nov. 16 to analyze the 2016 election results.

Kids in the Divine Service: Advent and Christmas

LCMS Worship now offers Kids in the Divine Service bulletin inserts for the Lutheran Service Book.

Program to consider effects of election results on LCMS

Worldwide KFUO’s Nov. 16 “Free to be Faithful” program features moderator Kip Allen and Washington observer Tim Goeglein.

Cortright Teaches Theological Education in Asia

The Rev. Dr. Charles Cortright traveled to Asia Aug. 5 to 20 to teach at the invitation of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), Office of International Mission (OIM), Asia. He taught in two different countries that illustrate both the challenges…

LCMS awaits response from DoD in request to protect troops’ religious freedom

It remains unclear if Department of Defense (DoD) officials will respond to the Synod’s Sept. 8 request to ensure protections for chaplains, service members and others, following the DoD’s recently mandated LGBT policies.

Gathering 5K run/walk nets $30,000 for LIRS

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service receives funds from the participants’ registration for the 5K run/walk during the 2016 LCMS Youth Gathering in New Orleans.