The new edition expands the program’s usefulness to Spanish-speaking congregations, pastors and laypeople in both the United States and abroad.
Missouri District
Helping families facing homelessness shows Christ’s love for our neighbors
Because these families with women and children are often coming out of a domestic violence situation, we most likely will never meet them for the sake of their safety and anonymity. This is how it should be. It is about them, not us.
Lutherans provide rapid response to Midwest tornadoes
In the wake of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Midwest, the LCMS Central Illinois and Missouri districts’ Lutheran Early Response Teams are preparing to help their neighbors.
‘Bells still are chiming and calling’: Damaged LCMS churches carry out ministry while working to rebuild
Three historic LCMS congregations are rebuilding following catastrophic losses earlier this year.
Hagan elected to second term in Missouri
The Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan was elected to his second term as president of the LCMS Missouri District at the district’s 20th convention, June 10–12 in Columbia, Mo.
‘Christ’s Church is not a building’: Immanuel, St. Charles, looks ahead after ceiling collapse
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 29, Immanuel Lutheran Church in St. Charles, Mo., experienced a devastating collapse of the entire baptismal side of its interior sanctuary ceiling facade. The building was empty at the time, and no one was hurt.
Two Lutheran-school teachers win teaching-excellence award
Receiving the “Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award” Nov. 12 in St. Louis were fourth-grade teacher Brenda Doering and high school chemistry teacher Rich Langefeld.
Empowerment Center, including Lutheran Hope Center, opens at Ferguson’s ‘ground zero’
LCMS missionary Rev. Micah Glenn and the Lutheran Hope Center are based there, along with community partners.
Lutheran Hope Center, Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson – Grand Opening on July 26
ST. LOUIS — The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will have clergy on hand representing the Lutheran Hope Center, part of the Community Empowerment Center of Ferguson, during the grand opening of the new facility which begins 10 a.m. July 26 at 9420 West Florissant Ave.
Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling in favor of LCMS church preschool
With the U.S. Supreme Court delivering its Trinity Lutheran Church ruling in favor of the church, the Synod will be looking at the specifics of the decision and its implications for religious liberty.
Prayers, generosity enable LCMS mercy efforts after 2017 storms
Spring 2017 flooding in Missouri and tornadoes in Texas are only part of a string of destructive calamities straining available disaster-response resources.
Lutheran Housing Support, partners break ground for more College Hill homes
Four new homes for the historic St. Louis neighborhood are part of an LCMS National Housing Support Corporation initiative.
Commentary: U.S. Supreme Court set to rule on case involving LCMS congregation
James Gottry, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, writes that the U.S. Supreme Court might rule in favor of religious nonprofits on the basis of religious discrimination.
KFUO Audio: Supreme Court hears ‘playground case’ of Trinity Lutheran of Columbia v. Comer
The United States Supreme Court on April 19 heard oral arguments for Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer, a case involving an LCMS congregation. Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Christiana Holcomb talks about the ‘playground case’ with KFUO Radio host Kip Allen during a “Free to be Faithful” program.
KFUO’s ‘Sharathon’ set for April 20-22
The Synod’s worldwide radio station is asking listeners for support during its annual fundraiser.
Lutherans help midwestern communities after late-winter tornadoes
Lutheran Early Response Teams join storm-recovery efforts in rural southeastern Missouri and central Illinois.
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