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National Mercy Grant – Benefits Men’s Shelter in Ohio
by Kim Plummer Krull They “helped me take the next steps,” said Eric, an Army veteran who arrived at the Men’s Shelter at 2100 Lakeside last year with no job or housing. By this past spring, Eric was...
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LCMS provides $551,500 in grants for Sandy relief
ST. LOUIS, December 21, 2012—The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has released $551,500 in grants to help in the Superstorm Sandy relief effort, including $200,000 that is being used for a special...
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New Missouri Synod report offers ‘framework’ for addressing immigration
ST. LOUIS, February 25, 2013—Raise the subject of immigration and be prepared for a spirited debate. Christians who hold to the Scriptures can have varying personal and political views about the best...
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Lutheran, Catholic leaders discuss social-ministry challenges
The March 21 meeting in St. Louis brings together representatives of the LCMS, Lutheran Church—Canada and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.(Read more...)
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CTCR to publish report on natural knowledge of God
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations adopts a report titled “The Natural Knowledge of God in Christian Confession and Christian Witness.”(Read more...)
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LCMS participates in ecumenical summit on biblical marriage, sexuality
For Immediate Release Contact: Vicki Biggs Director, Integrated Communications The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod www.lcms.org 314-996-1236 314-556-3829 (cell) Statement affirming God’s teaching on the...
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Church bodies issue joint ‘Affirmation of Marriage’
By Melanie Ave Seeking to provide clarity and express mutual agreement about what Scriptures teach about marriage and sexuality, the LCMS released “An Affirmation of Marriage” May 24 that also is...
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Final four resolutions pass for Theology, Church Relations Committee
By Gretchen Roberts ST. LOUIS (July 25, 2013) — Before presenting Floor Committee 4 final resolutions to delegates, committee chair the Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray opened with a story. The Rev. Kurt D....
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CTCR to host second international theological conference
By Adriane Heins “It’s not medieval Europe,” says the Rev. Larry Vogel, associate executive director of the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR). Vogel is talking about the world in...
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CTCR adopts three new documents
By Jeni Miller During its December meeting in Orlando, Fla., the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) adopted three documents: a report offering guidance for preparing Communion...
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Wanted: Feedback on updating Small Catechism Explanation
By Roger Drinnon An online survey is now available to provide early feedback on updating the “Explanation” of Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation, in keeping with 2013 Synod-convention Resolution...
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Guidelines for Communion statements
The president of the Synod requested the Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) to prepare guidelines for Communion statements for congregational, district and Synod use. The request came...
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CTCR report addresses how science, theology intersect
By Joe Isenhower Jr. (joe.isenhower@lcms.org) An increasingly prevalent view that ignores God’s hand in the natural world and how confessional Lutherans might approach such a view is addressed in a new...
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Catechism survey yields helpful, positive results
By Adriane Heins A 2015 online survey — about updating the “Explanation” of Luther’s Small Catechism with Explanation, in keeping with the 2013 Synod convention Resolution 3-13A — is now complete, and...
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NALC, LCMS reps address biblical authority, contemporary issues
As representatives of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC) continued their ongoing consultations Sept. 9-10 in St. Louis, leaders of both church bodies...
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Nine new district presidents fit ‘seamlessly’ into COP
By Roger Drinnon ST. LOUIS — Nine new district presidents moved seamlessly into their roles as members of the LCMS Council of Presidents (COP), as the council considered myriad aspects of the Synod...
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Boy Scouts of America Update
Shortened version for congregational use - click here Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the communion of the Holy...
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Report on the 2012-15 Meetings of ELS, LCMS, and WELS Leaders
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod have released a report on informal dialogue between the synods that began in 2012. Read...
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LCMS, LCC and ACNA release interim report on ecumenical dialogue
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Lutheran Church–Canada and the Anglican Church in North America have released an interim report on ecumenical dialogue that began in 2010. Read report...
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LCMS recognizes relationships with six church bodies
Representatives of partner churches are presented to the convention. From left to right, they are the Rev. André Müller (Lutheran Church of Uruguay), the Rev. Airton Schroeder (Evangelical Lutheran...
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