Health Ministries
LCMS responds to birth control mandate
In response to President Obama's recent announcement about an "accommodation" to a previous mandate that health plans must cover all forms of birth control, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), says the church remains "deeply concerned." The LCMS strongly objects to birth control that can work post-conception to cause the death of a developing child.
Learn more about how LCMS is responding, watch President Harrison's video, read articles and more on our information page at: www.lcms.org/HHSMandate
LCMS Health Ministries works to support and promote Christ-centered health and wellness of body, mind and spirit through congregational health ministries and to promote and encourage Christ-centered health and wellness among Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod church workers.
LCMS Health Ministries helps members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations to touch lives in the name of Christ by:
- Assisting congregations and parish nurses in promoting health and wellness education (including spiritual, physical, relationship and environmental concerns) and healing community characteristics
- Supporting Lutheran health care professionals in their Christian vocation by providing resources and offering formal and informal networks of support
- Promoting the health and healing ministry of the Gospel among professional church workers, their spouses and families by promoting a healthy lifestyle, including good nutrition, exercise, continuing education, balance between professional and personal life and stress reduction, with the awareness and endorsement of the congregation
- Developing resources, suggestions and policies around health and healing issues in church and society
We do this in response to God's love and His Word, responding to Jesus Christ's mandate to the church "to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick" (Luke 9:2).
For general information about LCMS Health Ministries, please write to: Health Ministries
Staff:
Maggie Karner
Director, Life and Health Ministries
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Maggie.Karner@lcms.org
Marcia Schnorr
Parish Nurse National Coordinator
marcyschnorr2009@gmail.com