Phoenix, Arizona
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GwenLCMS President Calls Convention to Focus on Love, Unity Amid Challenges
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison opened his July 19 report to the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod with a boisterous Easter greeting. Based...
$8M Project Expands Family Homeless Shelter in Phoenix, Arizona, as Demand Surges
Phoenix is expanding one of the few family homeless shelters in Arizona, as city leaders say demand continues to rise. The Phoenix Family Shelter, operated in partnership with...
Convention Opening Service Highlights Youth Choir from Across the Synod
Convention Opening Service features youth from across the Synod PHOENIX — “Had Christ, who once was slain, Not burst His three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain:...
Erin Bode Performs at LCMS Convention Featuring New Themba Choirs Album “Sounds of Mercy”
Erin Bode, a Lutheran jazz singer, performed at the LCMS convention in Phoenix, featuring songs from her new album *Sounds of Mercy*. The album, released in partnership with...
Arthur Andersen Linked to Baptist Foundation of Arizona Bankruptcy Through Accounting Practices
Arthur Andersen, the accounting firm at the center of the Enron scandal, faced scrutiny for its alleged role in financial misconduct that extended beyond corporate clients. Rep. Bernie...
Ex-wife of FLDS leader testifies in federal civil rights trial
Charlene Jeffs, the ex-wife of Lyle Jeffs, a former leader in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), testified in a federal civil rights...
Methodist-Episcopal full-communion agreement set for Episcopal Church vote in 2027
The Episcopal Church is progressing toward a full-communion agreement with the United Methodist Church, a development that could foster greater collaboration between the two denominations. This move follows...
Immigration Restrictions Hinder Deputies’ Attendance at Episcopal Church’s General Convention
Immigration restrictions and the threat of potential arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have led to concerns among some members of the Episcopal Church’s House of...
Pastor Seeks Community Support After Phoenix, Arizona, Church Fire Causes $12,000 Damage
A fire caused an estimated $12,000 in damage at Life Changers Global Ministries on Sunday night, prompting the church’s pastor to ask for community help. The blaze destroyed...
LCMS Convention Features Children’s Choir and Acolytes in “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” Initiative
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) recently highlighted its “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” initiative during its 69th Regular Convention in Phoenix. The project, which involves 12 congregations...
