SEEN IN PASSING
Items of interest from various sources of religious news and opinion, in print and on the web. Prayer Actually Works—Who Knew? An essay in RealClearReligion argues that the evidence for the benefits of prayer is… SEEN IN PASSING
ORRIN HANEL
Want to meet the person who may be your next pastor or Christian day school teacher? This series profiles the men and women who are in their final year of preparation for the public teaching… ORRIN HANEL
MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH–MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21) Or to say it another way: man has a plan, but God… MOUNT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH–MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN
FRIENDS OF THE IMMANUEL FOREST-AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER AT ILC
Every other month we get an update on what’s been happening recently at our Immanuel Lutheran High School, College and Seminary in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In 2025, a volunteer-driven group called “Friends of the Forest”… FRIENDS OF THE IMMANUEL FOREST-AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER AT ILC
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lutheran Spokesman Installation. In accord with our usage and order, Michael Gurath, who was called by Peace Thru Christ Lutheran Church in Middleton, Wisconsin, to be their pastor, was installed on December 21, 2025. Participating… ANNOUNCEMENTS
MORNING STAR LUTHERAN CHURCH – FAIRCHILD, WISCONSIN
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession Much has happened for Morning Star congregation since the “Slice of Life” article appeared in the Lutheran Spokesman ten years ago. A new pastor, Chad… MORNING STAR LUTHERAN CHURCH – FAIRCHILD, WISCONSIN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attendees at an exploratory mission service in Des Moine, Iowa November 10, 2025 Nominations for ILC Professor and ILC President. The Board of Regents announces the following nominations to fill the professorship vacated by the… ANNOUNCEMENTS
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH – HALES CORNERS, WISCONSIN
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession What’s new with Messiah in Hales Corners (Milwaukee area), Wisconsin? Well, we could start with the pastor. After twenty-six years of faithful service at Messiah,… MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH – HALES CORNERS, WISCONSIN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Call for Nominations. Nominations to fill synodical offices can be made by CLC pastors, professors, male teachers, and voting members of CLC congregations any time between January 1 through March 31, 2026. Nomination forms will… ANNOUNCEMENTS
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH–EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
Updates from congregations around the Church of the Lutheran Confession With any congregation in the CLC, pastors come and go as they are called to serve the Lord. Congregation members continue the consistent work within… MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH–EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN