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November 5, 2021
Lutherans Engage – Fall 2021
The church continues around the world,in places as diverse as Alaska, Louisiana and Finland.
November 5, 2021
The ‘Constant Job’ of Caring
From South Carolina to Alaska, deaconesses support their churches or organizations by caring for the physical and spiritual needs of others.
November 5, 2021
Drawn to the Tree
Just as He did for Zacchaeus, Jesus finds and grasps us lost sinners in His divine grace.
November 5, 2021
Synod Launches ‘Set Apart to Serve’ Initiative
The LCMS Office of Pastoral Education seeks to encourage the formation of future church workers across the Synod, in every congregation, school and home.
November 5, 2021
Huddled in Houston
Youth workers and youth gathered in Houston in July for a joint National21 and YouthLead conference.
November 5, 2021
LCMS World Relief and Human Care - November 2021 ‘Sharing’ newsletter
The November 2021 issue highlights how Lutherans in Kenya and the United States are being prepared for future service to both God and neighbor.
November 4, 2021
CTCR report addresses marriage and the state
The report follows several requests, in recent years, for the CTCR to address the question of whether or to what extent LCMS clergy should continue to serve as agents of the state in officiating marriages and signing civil marriage licenses.
November 4, 2021
CTCR report - ‘Marriage Between Church and State: A Report on Clergy Serving as "Agents of the State" ’
LCMS President Harrison, Synod officials and LCMS entities asked the CTCR to prepare a report that addresses questions about this issue, including if pastors should continue to sign civil marriage licenses on behalf of the state.
November 3, 2021
From the mission field – Dicke teaches on music and worship
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
November 3, 2021
Campus clips – Special events feature art, history, film, theology
News from LCMS universities and seminaries.
November 2, 2021
‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2021 newsletter
Read about a Lutheran layperson who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, and this edition also highlights notable Supreme Court cases.
November 1, 2021
Congregational Anniversaries (November 2021)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
November 1, 2021
The Grave Is Not the End
Christians must remember this fact: This earth is not our home. The funerals over the past five years have kept this reality at the forefront for many in the parish. Having the casket of a loved one resting before the chancel is the ultimate object lesson.
November 1, 2021
Luther on Christian Love and Service
Christ humbled Himself and became a servant. We do likewise, freely, compelled by this Gospel.