News Releases

Check here often to read the latest news releases regarding LCMS news, statements and happenings.

2012

• STL neighborhood boosted by grant dollars, plans for new housing
• LCMS university system records record growth for 20th consecutive year
• LCMS President sends Advent blessings
• National Lutheran Schools Week resources available
• The Lutheran Witness awarded military honor
• Lutheran Malaria Initiative leaders go to Washington
• Help to restore health, inspire hope with “Save A Life Gift Set”  
• Former LCEF president to receive Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal
• LCMS releases additional grants for Sandy relief
• LCMS, local congregations help in Sandy’s aftermath
• Needs from Superstorm Sandy arise
• Lutherans encouraged to ‘be a praying church’
• Former German bishop warns Lutherans against ‘losing our identity’
• McGrath urges Lutherans to share doctrine with contemporary culture
• Missouri Synod officials head to East Coast to assess Sandy needs
• Golter named new director of LCMS Office of International Mission
• LCMS prepares for Hurricane Sandy
• Missouri Synod hosts global theological conference in Atlanta
• LCMS-owned KFUO radio announces cooperative support of new classical music radio station in St. Louis
• LCMS national disaster response conference set for Oct. 8-10
• LCMS sends $35,000 to assist Haiti, Dominican Republic Relief efforts help in aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaac
• Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod launches new magazine

• Video details LCMS work with military, families
• New song raises awareness of Lutheran Malaria Initiative

• Theme and logo selected for 2013 national LCMS convention
• Five Missouri Synod career missionaries conclude overseas service Special recognition service planned, Monday, July 23
• Missouri Synod and Czech Republic Lutherans sign ‘working agreement’
• LCMS black ministry convocation being held in Greensboro
• LCMS President Harrison to address Central Illinois District Convention Meeting set for July 8-10 in Springfield
• Twelve countries. Twenty-nine new missionaries. Ready. Set. Go! Missouri Synod "sends" new missionaries in special service set for Friday, July 6
• Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod sends 29 new missionaries Formal sending service set for Friday, July 6
• LCMS President Issues Statement in Response to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care Reform Legislation
• LCMS President Harrison to address Pacific Southwest District Convention Meeting set for June 27-30 in Irvine
• LCMS President Harrison to address English District Convention Meeting set for June 27-30 in St. Louis
• LCMS Fifth Vice-President to address Iowa District West Convention Meeting set for June 24-26 in Milford
• LCMS President Harrison to address Michigan District Convention Meeting set for June 24-27 in Ann Arbor
• LCMS Third Vice-President to address SELC District Convention Meeting set for June 22-24 in Oviedo, Fla.
• LCMS President Harrison to address Florida-Georgia District Convention Meeting set for June 22-24 in Lake Mary
• LCMS First Vice-President to address Mid-South District Convention Meeting set for June 22-24 in Memphis
• LCMS President Harrison to address Texas District Convention Meeting set for June 21-23 in Lubbock
• LCMS President Harrison to address Northwest District Convention Meeting set for June 21-23 in Portland
• LCMS President Harrison to address Ohio District Convention Meeting set for June 14-16 in Dublin
• LCMS President Harrison to address Minnesota South District Convention Meeting set for June 14-16 in St. Paul
• LCMS Second Vice-President to address New England District Convention Meeting set for June 14-16 in Springfield, Mass.
• LCMS Fifth Vice-President to address Southern District Convention Meeting set for June 14-16 in Metairie, La.
• LCMS Fourth Vice-President to address Eastern District Convention Meeting set for June 15-16 in Buffalo, N.Y.
• KFUO Radio names new broadcast director
• LCMS First Vice-President receives honorary doctorate
• LCMS President Harrison to address South Wisconsin District Convention Meeting set for June 10-12 in Mequon
• LCMS President Harrison to address North Wisconsin District Convention Meeting set for June 10-11 in Rothschild
• LCMS Fourth Vice-President to address Montana District Convention Meeting set for June 11-14 in Billings
• Concordia University Wisconsin and Michigan campuses forge alliance
• LCMS district coordinators ready to serve, Prepare for National Youth Gathering
• LCMS President Harrison to address Nebraska District Convention Meeting set for June 8-9 in Seward
• LCMS President Harrison to address Kansas District Convention Meeting set for June 7-9 in Topeka
• LCMS President Harrison to address Rocky Mountain District Convention Meeting set for June 7-9 in Denver
• LCMS releases video highlighting recent work of the church
• LCMS President Harrison to address Missouri District Convention Meeting set for June 3-5 in Springfield
• LCMS Second Vice-President to address New Jersey District Convention Meeting set for May 31-June 2 in Mount Laurel
• LCMS President Harrison to address Southeastern District Convention Meeting set for May 31-June 2 in Virginia Beach

• LCMS enters fellowship with church in Liberia
• Missouri Synod Lutherans, North American Anglicans conclude first round of theological discussions
• Missouri Synod's Fan into Flame campaign raises $67 million
• Ridley heads Missouri Synod housing organization
• Missouri Synod publications win seven awards from Associated Church Press
• LCMS Vice-President to address Wyoming Convention Meeting set for May 10-12 in Casper
• Weedon joins Missouri Synod as chaplain, director of Worship
• LCMS President Harrison to address California-Nevada-Hawaii Convention Meeting set for April 27-29 in Burlingame, Calif.
• LCMS encourages special prayer on World Malaria Day, April 25
• LCMS First VP to address South Dakota District Convention
• LCMS President Harrison accompanies publisher to D.C. for Malcolm Baldrige Ceremony
• LCMS President Harrison to address Minnesota North District Convention
• LCMS coordinates response to Indiana, Kentucky tornadoes
• LCMS ministry recognized in St. Louis area for supporting National Guard, Reserve employees
• LCMS President Harrison to address Northern Illinois District Convention
• Missouri Synod president calls for prayers in Lenten message
• LCMS official to speak on Heritage Foundation religious freedom panel
• Missouri Synod President tells House Committee: LCMS ‘religiously opposed to supporting abortion-causing drugs’
• Missouri Synod president to address federal committee on birth control rule
• Missouri Synod president says church remains ‘deeply concerned’ about health plan mandate despite White House statement
• LCMS President Harrison to address Southern Illinois District Convention
• Missouri Synod president issues statement on recent HHS decision and religious freedom
• LCMS official elected to public relations organization leadership team
• Lutheran effort contributes to decline in malaria deaths
• Concordia Invitational Tournament to benefit Lutheran Malaria Initiative
• LCMS President Harrison to address North Dakota District Convention
• Live Lutheran coverage of ‘March for Life’ planned
• Williamson joins Missouri Synod as new chief mission officer
• Four Missouri Synod career missionaries deployed to Peru, South Africa, Czech Republic
• LCMS President Harrison signs letter supporting traditional definition of marriage, religious freedom
• LCMS President Harrison reacts to unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling in support of Hosanna-Tabor

2011

• First meeting held between Missouri Synod Lutherans, North American Lutheran Church
• LCMS offers support, prayers for flood victims in the Philippines
• Lighted display at Missouri Synod national headquarters highlights Nativity
• LCMS World Mission and staffer honored for work in Vietnam
• Lutheran Housing Support names new interim CEO
• Missouri Synod announces $250,000 gift to benefit malaria initiative
• Concordia University System enrollment hits new record high
• Youth servant events offer many opportunities through summer 2012
• Lovstad-Jones joins Missouri Synod as Lutheran Malaria Initiative outreach manager
• LCMS president and Anglican Church in North America official participate in Fort Wayne, Ind., forum
• LCMS officials to be guests at the White House
• Exhibit, special service and movie to honor the first president of the LCMS during the ‘Walther Bicentennial’
• LCMS president encourages potential church workers
• LCMS names new editor for Witness, Mercy and Life Together
• Congregations and schools across the country help launch the Lutheran Malaria Initiative
• LCMS president issues 9/11 anniversary statement
• Special tour of Lutheran sites planned as part of Missouri Synod’s celebration of the Dr. C.F.W. Walther Bicentennial
• Two new Missouri Synod missionaries from South Dakota set to begin service abroad
• New Missouri Synod missionaries from Indiana set to begin service abroad
• New Missouri Synod missionary from Wisconsin set to begin service abroad
• New Missouri Synod missionaries from Illinois set to begin service abroad
• New Missouri Synod personnel from Missouri and California set to begin service in Vietnam
• The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod sends 34 new missionaries
• Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and United Nations Foundation to Announce $45 Million Campaign to Fight Malaria
• Missouri Synod gives $1 million grant for Japan disaster relief
• Mitkos joins Missouri Synod as Lutheran Malaria Initiative campaign director
• LCMS President Harrison to visit Japan
• Dual Master’s Degree for Deaconesses, Social Workers
• LCMS launches new, improved website
• LCMS disaster response leaders head to Joplin, Mo.
• Statement: Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC
• New chief mission officer named to Missouri Synod
• Day joins Missouri Synod as Executive Director of Life Together
• LCMS church suffers major damage after epic storms
• LCMS donors give $1 million-plus for Japan relief
• 300 Young People Tackle “Spring Cleaning” April 16 in St. Louis
• LCMS donations for Japan relief reach $500,000
• LCMS donations for Japan relief exceed $250,000
• LCMS relocates Tokyo missionaries
• Missouri Synod commits $200K for two Japan church bodies
• LCMS responds to Japan earthquake and tsunami
• Seven Missouri Synod Lutheran schools earn exemplary status
• Missouri Synod president invites congregants to pray the Litany this Lent
• Wulf joins Missouri Synod as Chief Financial Officer
• New book on natural law features LCMS leader
• Planners announce theme for National LCMS 2013 Youth Gathering
• Missouri Synod-owned KFUO Radio announces new, free app
• LCMS and SELC enter into altar and pulpit fellowship
• Live Lutheran coverage of “March for Life” planned
• One year after Haiti earthquake LCMS ‘Changing Lives Forever’
• LCMS president offers New Year, Epiphany blessing in new video
• LCMS president accepts call to congregation as assistant pastor