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June 6, 2025
Multiple LCMS groups assist with tornado response
A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
March 30, 2023
Your Connection to Our Synod’s Mission
The LCMS’ mission advocates link people and groups with the mission efforts that are most meaningful to them.
September 21, 2022
Relief efforts begin after Hurricane Fiona
Early reports from LAC missionaries confirm the impact of this storm on communities struggling to recover from previous storms.
November 20, 2025
'Set Apart to Serve' Resources for Church Workers
Resources to help influential adults encourage youth and others to explore careers serving the church as pastors, teachers, deaconesses, educators, musicians and other ministry leaders.
November 20, 2025
'Set Apart to Serve' Resources for Laity
Resources to help influential adults encourage youth and others to explore careers serving the church as pastors, teachers, deaconesses, educators, musicians and other ministry leaders.
December 22, 2021
Welcoming ‘Church Shoppers’ in the Holiday Season (and Anytime)
Ah, Christmas: that wonderful time of year when the church music and readings are all comfortably familiar …
July 26, 2023
LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal
The 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was held June 22–25 in Milwaukee under the theme “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations.”
November 26, 2019
International volunteer work and your health
We ask all individuals serving with The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod to consult with a primary care provider or travel physician prior to departing on a short-term mission trip.
November 12, 2025
Staying Out of the Ditches
Falling into the ditches of anxiety and apathy are dangerous, but Jesus is the factor that keeps stewards on the narrow way.
December 1, 2025
All Nations Council gathers in St. Louis
The gathering brought together 13 representatives from 10 different ethnic mission societies and ministries around the country.
January 4, 2023
Volunteer in 2023: Register for a summer Servant Event
LCMS congregations, summer camps and Recognized Service Organizations across the country will host Servant Events from May through August.
June 14, 2022
Campus clips — Universities and seminaries provide summer updates
Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
March 4, 2024
Wildfires in Chile: LCMS offers aid and Gospel comfort
The February wildfires are the worst natural disaster to strike Chile since the 2010 earthquake and tsunami.
May 8, 2025
LCMS addresses unauthorized, non-LCMS pastoral formation programs
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Council of Presidents affirms a statement directing potential pastoral students only to LCMS-approved programs and confirming that it will not ordain graduates from unauthorized institutions.
April 4, 2025
LCMS pastor ministers in wake of Bourbon Street tragedy
The Rev. Kenneth DeSoto serves as a police department chaplain in New Orleans.