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.
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November 1, 2021
Luther on Christian Love and Service
Christ humbled Himself and became a servant. We do likewise, freely, compelled by this Gospel.
November 1, 2021
Nov. 2021 Editor’s Letter
The articles cover reflections on All Saints’ Day and Proverbs 31, as well as advice from Martin Luther on mourning and C.F.W. Walther on the church and state. There is plenty to interest any reader.
November 1, 2021
Lutheran Witness: November 2021
The November issue includes seven submissions by Lutheran writers on an array of topics — from the reflections of a pastor who buried 50 of his members over five years, to an article on what C.F.W. Walther teaches us about church and state.
October 27, 2021
Official notice: LCMS salary information (Nov. 2021)
Salaries of LCMS officers are published here.
October 27, 2021
Positions (Nov. 2021)
Positions are available with the Concordia University System.
October 27, 2021
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Nov. 2021)
A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.
October 27, 2021
Items wanted, available (Nov. 2021)
A variety of items are wanted and available this month.
October 27, 2021
Provost, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, invites applications for the position of seminary provost.
October 22, 2021
‘Set Apart to Serve’: Church Worker Recruitment Initiative gets new name
Resolution 6-01, “To Support and Participate in the Comprehensive Church Worker Recruitment Initiative,” was adopted by the LCMS convention in 2019.
October 22, 2021
Concordia University System announces candidates for CUWAA president
The candidates have been approved, per LCMS Bylaws, for consideration to become the ninth president of Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wis., and Concordia University Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich.
October 14, 2021
October ‘Witness’: A Book of Concord toolkit
The October issue of The Lutheran Witness offers a “Reader’s Guide to the Book of Concord, in honor of Paul McCain.”
October 13, 2021
‘A real hunger’: Opportunities abound for LCMS Hispanic ministry
This article is the last in a series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
October 13, 2021
Stained glass from IC on display at art museum
The exhibit, “Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration,” highlights artwork of the last thousand years from the greater St. Louis area.
October 7, 2021
Strand retires after 40 years of Synod service
David Strand has served as executive director of LCMS Communications since 2006.