Indiana Lay Leadership
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...
Invitation for Family Life Leaders – Gap Retreat 2023
Invitation for Family Life Leaders - Gap Retreat 2023 The Indiana District invites congregational leaders to the GAP Retreat 2023 at Camp Lakeview (October 13-14) or Camp Lutherhaven (October 20-21). It is FREE! Despite secular statistics identifying a decline of...
2023 Bethlehem Walk – Prince of Peace, Martinsville
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3496 E. Morgan St., Martinsville, IN, will present its 11th annual Bethlehem Walk on Saturday, December 2, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This expanded, live Nativity will take participants back in time to experience a night like no other – the...
175th Anniversary Celebration – St. James Lutheran Church, Logansport
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church wants you to be a part of a number of outstanding activities planned for their 175th anniversary celebration weekend on October 13-15! On Friday, October 13 at 5:30 pm there will be a catered Anniversary Banquet for current and...
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...
Invitation for Family Life Leaders – Gap Retreat 2023
Invitation for Family Life Leaders - Gap Retreat 2023 The Indiana District invites congregational leaders to the GAP Retreat 2023 at Camp Lakeview (October 13-14) or Camp Lutherhaven (October 20-21). It is FREE! Despite secular statistics identifying a decline of...
RSO Spotlight: Lakeview Ministries
Indiana District RSO Spotlight RSO's (Recognized Service Organizations) are not-for-profit organizations that are independent of the LCMS, but operate ministry programs that foster the mission and ministry of the church. We are excited to share a little more about...
175th anniversary Celebration at St. Paul – Clifty, Columbus
St. Paul (Clifty), Columbus, Indiana is blessed to be celebrating their 175th anniversary on September 24, 2023. Festival Divine Services are at 8 and 10:45 AM with President Stuckwisch preaching. A fellowship brunch will be served between the services. The fellowship...
Best Practices for Ministry: Heartland at Cornerstone, Carmel
Make Connections at... Best Practices for Ministry: Heartland 2023! Wednesday, Oct. 11 (3 pm) through Friday, Oct. 13 (Noon) Location: Cornerstone Lutheran Church Carmel (4850 E. Main St., Carmel IN 46033) With the goal of helping other congregations most effectively...
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...