New This Week

KFUO Sharathon set for April 21–23

The event is the single most significant source of funding for the listener-supported station.

Campus clips – Concordias, students, alums receive recognition

Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.

Synod boards hold first meetings of year

The BIM, BNM, BOD and COP heard a variety of reports, carried out board business and spent time in prayer.

Evangelizing the lost through life ministry

An upcoming seminar will explore ways for those involved in life ministry or advocacy to reach the unchurched with the Gospel.

Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Bernhard M. Seter, former chairman of the LCMS Board for International Mission

The Rev. Bernhard M. Seter died on March 22 at the age of 69.

‘March on the Arch’ draws hundreds in support of life

The day began with a prayer service at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

Retreats offer rest for commissioned workers

The retreats, titled “Take Heart! Renewed to Be a Blessing,” are funded by the LCMS Office of National Mission.

Haak installed as Synod chief financial officer

Haak began serving as CFO in January.

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.

Schultz installed as president of CPH

The March 11 installation was held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in St. Louis.

Lutherans around the world unite to support refugees

Refugees from Ukraine continue to escape to any place that will accept them.

Amid war in Ukraine, the church’s mission remains

As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second month, the people of the LCMS continue to pray for those affected and seek opportunities to help.

From the mission field: Helping Ukrainian refugees in Romania

This month’s “From the Mission Field” update comes from the Rev. Andrew Fedder, LCMS missionary to Romania. 

Buss elected to second term in Northern Illinois

The Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss was elected to his second three-year term as president of the LCMS Northern Illinois District at the district’s 60th convention, March 11–12.

Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Albert W. Bahr, former president of the LCMS Eastern District

The Rev. Albert William Bahr, former president of the LCMS Eastern District, died on Nov. 20, 2021, at the age of 97.

Campus clips: Tours and more

Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.