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August 1, 2023
Delegates express desire for reconciliation with CTX, pass Res. 7-03
The resolution calls Concordia University Texas to repentance for seeking to separate itself from Synod governance.
August 1, 2023
Convention affirms in-person Communion
Delegates to 2023 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) passed Resolution 5-08A, “To Affirm In-Person Communion,” by a vote of 842 to 140 (or 85.74%).
August 1, 2023
2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Shaw
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Shaw, director of LCMS Church Relations, discusses convention resolutions on international church fellowship.
June 12, 2019
Life Together with President Harrison – June 2019
In the Life Together News Digest for June 2019, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison points to 1 John 4 as a reminder that God’s perfect love casts out fear.
August 1, 2023
2023 LCMS convention — Focus on universities
Members of Floor Committee 7 discuss the Concordia University System governance proposal.
August 1, 2023
LCMS convention adopts five Ecclesiastical Supervision resolutions
The resolutions address ordained and commissioned candidate placement, standards of accountability, spiritual care for victims of sexual misconduct, and some “housekeeping” Bylaw changes.
July 31, 2023
LCMS recognizes broken fellowship with Japan Lutheran Church
For only the second time in its history, the LCMS recognized that it is no longer in fellowship with another church body.
July 31, 2023
Sias re-elected, Synod BOD positions filled
The Rev. Dr. John W. Sias was re-elected for a third term as Synod secretary.
July 31, 2023
LCMS convention adopts eight National Witness resolutions
The resolutions address church planting, mission to U.S. immigrant communities, multi-congregation parish support, church worker wellness and more.
July 31, 2023
2023 LCMS convention — Focus on seminaries
The Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger, president of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and the Rev. Dr. Lawrence R. Rast Jr., president of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, discuss why we need seminaries and how seminaries form pastors.
July 31, 2023
2023 LCMS convention — A conversation with LWML President Eden Keefe
Meet Eden Keefe, newly elected president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
July 31, 2023
Synod convention welcomes new partners in proclaiming the Gospel
The LCMS acknowledges or declares full fellowship with five international church bodies in Europe, Africa and Asia.
July 31, 2023
LCMS convention encourages building a culture of life
On July 30, the Synod in convention passed a resolution supporting efforts to promote a culture of life and made an announcement about the Million Dollar Life Match.
July 31, 2023
Convention adopts three wide-ranging omnibus resolutions
The resolutions addressed approximately 60 overtures.
June 14, 2019
Church Worker Wellness - Week 12 devotion: Physical wellness
Taking on a challenge that increases our physical health can impact the rest of our well-being.