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July 15, 2024
Life Together with President Harrison – July 2024
This edition features stories on close(d) Communion, teaching God’s Word at home, and church plants in Kansas and Texas; a video tour of the LCMS International Center; photos from the worship institute; and other resources.
July 17, 2024
LCMS Worship — July-August 2024 resources
This edition includes 150 Psalm sheets, Prayers of the Church, stewardship resources, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — LCMS Polity and Policy
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an introduction to the LCMS, guidelines on scriptural and confessional principles, and theological considerations for altar and pulpit fellowship with other church bodies.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Responses to Reports, Actions, and Statements by Ecumenical Organizations
In collaboration with Concordia Theological Seminary and Concordia Seminary, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations responds to actions and declarations by ecumenical organizations.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Staff Responses
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides staff responses to CTCR reports on topics including racism, homosexuality, and the service of women in the church.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Responses to Expressions of Dissent
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations responds to dissent from Synod members on topics including lay ministers, women's ordination, and participation in civic events.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Minority Opinions
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations shares minority opinions from members on CTCR reports about racism, civic event participation, lay teachers of theology, and the Divine Call.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Individual Opinions for Study and Consideration
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations commissioned three Concordia Seminary professors to write opinion papers after an organization published materials about human sexuality and gender identity.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Statements from Other Church Bodies and Entities
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations shares statements from other churches on topics including Scripture, cremation, and homosexuality.
July 15, 2024
CTCR Library — Conferences and Convocations
As an additional way of carrying out its assignments, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations utilizes conferences and convocations to bring theological matters for discussion to the membership of the Synod.
July 30, 2017
2017 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music resources
Presented by LCMS Worship, the Institute was held under the theme “The Just Live by Faith: Make it Plain in Sermon, Service, Song.”
July 30, 2014
2014 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music resources
Presented by LCMS Worship, the Institute was held under the theme “Comfort, Comfort, Ye My People.”
August 2, 2024
Commission on Theology and Church Relations library
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document library includes reports, statements, evaluations, and opinions.
August 2, 2024
2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music resources
Presented by LCMS Worship, the Institute was held under the theme “Songs of Deliverance: Psalms in the Great Congregation.”
August 8, 2024
‘Spiritual Care Companion For Times Of Disaster’ booklet
This resource offers guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers and others who are navigating various mental health challenges.
September 2, 2026
National Lutheran Schools Week Resources
LCMS School Ministry provides resources for preschools, elementary schools, and high schools to use while proclaiming and celebrating God’s work among us.