Pastor John Telyea uses sign language to convey his message at Geeseytown Lutheran Church. The church will host the first deaf ministry in the 116 churches that make up the Allegheny Synod of the ...

When officials from the International Lutheran Deaf Association approached Sara Hale about seeing if the organization's biennial convention could be held this year in Topeka, she took the idea to ...

The opportunity to participate in a religious worship service has not always been readily available for members of the deaf community. Now, they have two choices with different approaches: Emanuel ...

World Lutheran Deaf Outreach located in Janesville, Wis., is presenting the workshop "Jesus Signs" Oct. 14-16 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee. This seminar provides resources and training ...

The Rev. Russell A. Rockwell knew he wanted to be a Lutheran pastor when he was in fourth grade. In ninth grade, his family moved next door to a deaf family who taught him American Sign Language. In ...