New This Week

Kaleidoscope Fund grants available for K–8 schools

The deadline to submit an application is June 1.

Bertsch elected to second term in North Dakota

The LCMS North Dakota District held its convention Jan. 23–26 in Fargo, N.D.

DCEs gather to learn, connect and share their faith

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biannual conference Jan. 12–14 in Fort Collins, Colo.

One God, one path — February ‘Witness’

The February issue of The Lutheran Witness explores the teachings of various world religions and contrasts them with the one true faith.

From the mission field — LWML grant supports sewing lessons in Kenya

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips — CUW skater in Olympic trials

Updates from LCMS universities.

Shaw, Hemmer, Rabe installed at International Center

The three men had all begun serving prior to their installations. 

Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Timothy Yeadon, former president of the LCMS New England District

The Rev. Dr. Timothy Yeadon died on Jan. 16 at the age of 62.

New video series explores ‘Life Together as Synod’

The series considers what it means to be part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

New ‘Preach the Word’ module focuses on catechesis

The module is taught by the Rev. Peter Bender, senior pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Sussex, Wis.

Schultz elected CEO of Concordia Publishing House

Jonathan D. Schultz, who formerly served as vice-president and corporate counsel for CPH, had served as interim CEO since May 2021.

‘This is the moment’: Chicago marchers pray for change

On Jan. 8, LCMS marchers joined over a thousand others to march for life in Illinois.

Rosa J. Young scholarships to support African American church work students

To honor Young’s legacy, LCEF and the LCMS Foundation have worked together to establish the Dr. Rosa J. Young Scholarship Endowment.

Biblical truth on trial in Finland

The trial, which began on Jan. 24, stems from the publication of a 2004 pamphlet upholding a biblical view of marriage and sexuality.

Million Dollar Life Match applications now open

Grants will support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.

Wife of Synod’s longest-serving alliance missionary laid to rest in Jamaica

Abasifreke Ite, wife of the Rev. Obot Ite, died on Nov. 20, 2021, in Kingston, Jamaica.