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WELS mission workers in Mexico are relocating to León, Mexico, because of increasing drug violence in Torreón, the current center of WELS mission work in Mexico... Read more Chile, Haiti earthquake updates
WELS' sister synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS), is assessing the impact of this weekend's 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile upon its two missions in that country.... Read more COP issues calls for CMSG directors
On Feb. 23, the Conference of Presidents called two new directors to fill vacancies in the Congregation and Ministry Support Group. "It's important to fill these two vacant... Read more Tax deduction with CEF IRA
With tax season upon us, now is the time to consider a retirement certificate with WELS Church Extension Fund (CEF). WELS CEF offers IRA/retirement certificates that allow WELS... Read more WELS in the news Media spotlight Call reports Bulletin inserts
Looking ahead to new opportunities
In this issue: Medical volunteers needed for WELS Haiti relief efforts; WELS exploring ministry opportunities in Haiti; Road to Emmaus Easter outreach efforts spreading; First half of fiscal year budget results
Looking ahead to new opportunities Medical volunteers needed for Haiti reliefVolunteers are needed to help treat victims of the Haiti earthquake as part of an effort organized by WELS Committee on Relief (COR).
The COR is seeking licensed medical... Read more WELS exploring Haiti ministry opportunities
The Latin America Administrative Committee of the Board for World Missions and the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Dominican Republic have jointly called Rev.... Read more Road to Emmaus video offer continues
As of Feb. 15, 130 WELS congregations have taken advantage of a special offer to purchase bulk quantities of the synod's... Read more First half of fiscal year budget results
Numbers for the first six months of the synod's fiscal year are in. As of Dec. 31, 2009, unrestricted support and revenues of $39.2 million exceeded expenses of $35.0 million... Read more New look for Together
Today's issue of "Together" is the first with a brand new look that more closely mirrors the new WELS Web site. In addition to a redesigned look, changes have been made to the... Read more
WELS begins Haiti relief efforts
In this issue: Road to Emmaus available for Easter outreach; Changes to your Together subscription; 2009 WELS Annual Report now available; Media spotlight: Road to Emmaus trailer
WELS begins Haiti relief efforts Road to Emmaus available for Easter outreachIn response to requests from congregations and through a gift from a generous WELS donor, the synod's <p>... Read more Changes to your Together subscription
Changes are coming to the way you manage your subscription to "Together." Between now and the next edition of Together on Feb. 16, to continue receiving each bi-weekly edition... Read more WELS 2009 Annual Report now available
Limited copies of WELS 2009 Annual Report are being mailed this week to congregations and donors. This year's report features a new brochure format, which allows for more... Read more WELS in the news Media spotlight Call reports Bulletin inserts
COP meeting highlights
In this issue: WELS offers aid for Haiti earthquake relief; New missionary calls authorized; Thanks for congregations' gifts; Frey accepts call as MLS president; International Youth Rally postponed to 2012; Plans for Walking Together 2010; Media spotlight: WELS Connection
COP meeting highlights WELS offers aid for Haiti earthquake reliefThe WELS Committee on Relief (COR) has authorized the release of $25,000 to the international relief agency CARE for immediate disaster relief supplies for Haiti following the... Read more New missionary calls authorized
The World Mission Board meeting at Redeemer Lutheran in Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 14-16, authorized the immediate calling of a missionary for Latin America and a friendly counselor... Read more Thanks for congregations' gifts
The Ministry of Christian Giving is thanking congregations for their financial support of the synod during a particularly challenging year economically. "The end of the... Read more Frey accepts call to be MLS president
On Sun., Jan. 17, Rev. Aaron Frey accepted the call to be president of Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS), Saginaw, Mich. MLS is one of two WELS preparatory high schools... Read more International Youth Rally postponed to 2012
The Commission on Youth Discipleship has announced that it is postponing the next International Youth Rally. Rather than holding the rally in the summer of 2011 as planned, the... Read more Plans for Walking Together 2010
WELS Ministry of Christian Giving has announced plans for 2010 Walking Together, the annual celebration of the work we accomplish, by God's grace, as a synod.
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A journey rather than a destination, the process of accreditation helps Lutheran elementary schools chart a course, stay on the path, and move toward a goal. Learn more about... Read more Haiti earthquake relief
Christmas greeting
In this issue: MLC mid-year graduations; Coming in 2010; WELS Connection reminder; Media spotlight: Streams Radio
MLC mid-year graduationMartin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn., held its mid-year graduation ceremony Dec. 17. Twelve students received degrees—one in early childhood education... Read more Coming in 2010
New components of the new WELS identity initiative are set to roll out early in 2010. Forward in Christ magazine has been redesigned, starting with the January edition. Next,... Read more WELS Connection reminder
It's not too late for congregations to renew their subscription to WELS Connection, the monthly synod video that profiles the work accomplished by congregations'... Read more Media spotlight: Streams Radio
Listen to WELS musicians online through Streams Internet Radio. New music—including a new Christmas CD from Koiné—has been added... Read more CONTACT US