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Pastoral Care, Pastoral Fellowship, and Clarifying Closed Communion
Over this past year, among the various points that I have chosen to keep at the forefront of my own mind and in front of the District, I’ve focused on the practice of Closed Communion as an exercise of pastoral care – within a larger context of ongoing pastoral care....
Ordained Calls and Vacancies – Updated September 27, 2023
CONGREGATIONS / RSOs CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL (SENIOR or SOLE): Note: Changes from last week's list are marked in colored font. AURORA, St. John - called Rev. Samuel Beltz - DECLINED BREMEN, St. Paul's (Senior) CHURUBUSCO, Faith COLUMBIA CITY, Zion COLUMBUS,...
Be a Part of the Future of LCEF
Will Rogers humorously observed, "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." This witty reflection holds a profound truth for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) as we look to the future. And here's where it gets truly...
Free Communion Tray & Chalices
A large, covered tray with 26 individual chalice cups, possibly silver-plated, is available for free, to any church or group who maybe in need of them. Please email us at info@in.lcms if you are interested.
Calling All Katies! Join us at the Fall Pastors Conference!
All Pastors' wives (our beloved "Katies") are invited to this year's fall pastors conference. Come be a part of the LCEF social event on Sunday, Oct. 22, and then meet with other Katies for a very informal gathering on Monday, Oct. 23 starting at 1:15. You are...
Room Block Closing! – Fall Pastors Conference 2023
Please note that our room block for the upcoming Fall Pastors Conference is only good through THIS FRIDAY, September 29 at midnight. Rooms are $160 but only through Friday, so please make your housing arrangements asap! A loving reminder that registration for the...
No Worries, Confidence and Courage in Christ
I wrote a bit on the theology of the Cross last week, in light of Holy Cross Day (14 September), and I've been struck by how persistently the same theme has surfaced for me in the days since then. In particular, Pres. Harrison walked the Council of Presidents through...
Ordained Calls and Vacancies – Updated September 20, 2023
CONGREGATIONS / RSOs CALLING OR GETTING READY TO CALL (SENIOR or SOLE): Note: Changes from last week's list are marked in colored font. AURORA, St. John - called Rev. Samuel Beltz BREMEN, St. Paul's (Senior) CHURUBUSCO, Faith COLUMBIA CITY, Zion COLUMBUS, Faith...
Katie Retreat ~ The Joy of Being a Pastor’s Wife
The Indiana District is blessed to have a group of women who plan an annual "Katie Retreat" for pastors' wives and widows. Named in honor of Martin Luther's loving wife, Katie, this retreat is designed to bring together women who share in the vocation of being a...
The Sign and Suffering of the Sacred Cross
The Feast of Holy Cross Day this week (14 September) is an opportunity to consider the irony and paradox of the Cross and Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. In contrast to the sober penitence of Holy Week, this festival day revels in the victory of the Cross as the way...