Commission on Theology and Church Relations – Feb. 2016 Meeting

The Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) provides study documents, opinions and statements on theological issues as well as guidance and leadership in the areas of theology and church relations. The commission also provides information, resources and evaluations concerning religious organizations and movements.

Webinar: Assimilation in Rural and Small-Town Settings

The Rev. Benjamin Meyer, who serves St. Paul Lutheran Church in Milford, Ill., will present a webinar entitled “Assimilation in Rural and Small Town Settings” from 1-2 p.m. Central time on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016.

LCMS Board of Directors – February 2016

The LCMS Board of Directors serves the church as the legal representative of the Synod and the custodian of all of the property of the Synod.

Webinar: Sharing Christ in a Hyper-Connected World

Mrs. Faith Spelbring, Lutheran Hour Ministries, will present a webinar entitled “Sharing Christ in a Hyper-Connected World” from 1-2 p.m. Central time on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

KFUO Interview with Alliance Defending Freedom’s Erik Stanley

As part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Free to be Faithful initiative, attorney Erik Stanley will be on kfuo.org at 2:30 p.m. Central on Wednesday, March 16, to discuss religious discrimination case Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Pauley.

2016 Lutheran Youth Fellowship Teen Leadership Training

Pallottine Renewal Center: St. Louis 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO

“Teens Reaching Teens in the Digital Age” — Lutheran Youth Fellowship’s annual leadership development training — is scheduled for March 17-20, 2016, in St. Louis, Mo., at the Pallotine Retreat Center.

Family Planning Seminar at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and its Life Team will host a free seminar entitled “Family Planning: Theological, Medical and Natural Perspectives” on Saturday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Sieck Hall 201. The scheduled speakers are Dr. Charles Arand (Theological), Dr. Andrea Humphrey (Medical) and Chelsea Pietsch (Natural Family Planning). They will address […]

Commission on Constitutional Matters — April 2016

The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Commission on Constitutional Matters is scheduled to meet April 1-2, 2016, in St. Louis. The CCM meets four or more times a year and as needed to carry out its responsibilities.

More Than Giving Insight Conference on Stewardship

Savior Pastoral Center Retreat and Conference Center: Kansas City, Kan. 12601 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS

The “More Than Giving” Insight Conference on Stewardship will be held April 8-9, 2016, in Kansas City, Kan., at the Savior Pastoral Center Retreat and Conference Center.

$85

‘The Church and Mental Health’ Workshop

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO

LCMS Life Ministry is hosting a symposium entitled “The Church and Mental Health” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. The free event will provide resources for congregations and pastors who are helping families navigate mental-health issues.

Free

Emergency Services Chaplaincy Conference (Buffalo, Minn.)

Christ the King Retreat Center: Buffalo, Minn. 621 First Avenue South , Buffalo, MN

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Specialized Pastoral Ministry will host an Emergency Services Chaplaincy Conference on April 18-19, 2016, in Buffalo, Minn., at Christ the King Retreat Center. Registration is free, and travel scholarships are available.

Conference: SPM in a World that Challenges (Buffalo, Minn.)

Christ the King Retreat Center: Buffalo, Minn. 621 First Avenue South , Buffalo, MN

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host a conference entitled “Specialized Pastoral Ministry in a World that Challenges” on April 19-21, 2016, in Buffalo, Minn., at Christ the King Retreat Center. Registration is free, and travel scholarships are available.