Archaeologists dig up fabrics dating back to David, Solomon
The “remarkably preserved” 3,000-year-old fabrics provide the first physical evidence of what Holy Land residents wore.
Synod supports districts, congregations after storms
The Synod responds to disasters in four states: flooding in Illinois and Missouri, and tornadoes in Mississippi and Texas.
Goeglein discusses life march, pending legal cases
Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein is featured in a Jan. 20 Worldwide KFUO interview.
Resources available for Lent
See what’s available from Concordia Publishing House, Lutheran Hour Ministries and the Synod’s Worship ministry.
Harrison seeks more input from church workers without calls
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison is calling for the Synod to “up its game” in giving attention to professional church workers on both candidate and non-candidate status without a call.
Synod offers missionaries options amid fears of Zika Virus
Those who are pregnant and serving in the Latin America region may relocate with their families to another country or return to the United States for the duration of their pregnancy.
2016 youth-ministry symposium explores confirmation
Presenters at the Jan. 14-16 event cover a range of aspects — including the involvement of parents and the Church in faith formation.
Wyoming District elects Hill as new president
Meeting May 7-9 in Casper, Wyoming District delegates elect the Rev. John Hill to his first term as president.(Read more…)
DOXOLOGY: finding Lutheran ‘voice’ on same-sex issues
Hosted by DOXOLOGY, the “Finding Our Voice” National Insight conference is set for Aug. 12-13 at Saint Louis University.
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Lutherans from around globe confer in Wittenberg
International Lutheran leaders assess Church challenges, global growth at Wittenberg conference.(Read more…)
Despite demolished church, ‘amazing gratitude’ after twister
Zion Lutheran Church in Delmont, S.D., loses its roof to a devastating tornado May 10, but Sunday-school children and teachers at the church are unharmed.(Read more…)
Movie review: ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’
Spiritually speaking, the film is more clever, efficient style than enduring, deep substance, according to reviewer Rev. Ted Giese.(Read more…)
Seminaries announce off-campus courses
Here’s a listing of off-campus, continuing-education opportunities offered by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind.
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View video, photos of International Lutheran Center dedication in Wittenberg
The International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany, was dedicated during a service on Sunday, May 3, and a video and photos of the historic event are available.(Read more…)
Fondow re-elected to fifth term in Minnesota North
The LCMS Minnesota North District convention, meeting April 13-15 in Brainerd, Minn., emphasizes missions.(Read more…)
Ministry excellence, domestic violence among COP topics
At their latest meeting, LCMS Council of Presidents members hear “recommended requirements” for pastors.
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‘Lutheran Service Book’ prices to rise Feb. 1
Starting Feb. 1, the price of the book and its accompanying editions will increase by 99 cents.(Read more…)
‘Religious Freedom Day’ resources available
The Synod’s “Free to be Faithful” website adds resources for the Jan. 16 observance.
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Credit union to benefit LCMS members gets charter
The Lutheran Federal Credit Union could become operational as early as the second quarter of 2015.(Read more…)
LCMS college students tackle ‘TABOO’ topics
With some 475 participants, the Jan. 5-7 LCMS campus-ministry conference addresses topics the culture may not want the Church discussing.(Read more…)
Ethiopian church leader visits Synod seminaries
The Rev. Dr. Wakseyoum Idosa, president of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, visits Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in mid-December.(Read more…)
Movie review: ‘The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies’
Peter Jackson’s movie concludes his film adaptation of J.R.R Tolkien’s novel The Hobbit; or at least he begins its conclusion, with an extended edition expected later.
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Pastor provides care after plane crash with 7-year-old survivor
The Rev. Matthew Wietfeldt responds to the Nashville, Ill., community reeling from the devastating Jan. 2 crash — by trusting that the Lord is good, despite how things seem.
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Concordia, Irvine alumnus killed in the line of duty
Concordia University, Irvine, Calif., alumni and professors hold a candlelight vigil Jan. 2, the day of police officer Tyler Stewart’s funeral in Arizona.
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Commentary: ‘News’week on the Bible
By on January 13, 2015
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