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May 29, 2024
Rebuilding After the Iowa Derecho
Lutherans organized a collaborative response to care for those impacted by a massive wind storm in Iowa in 2020.
May 29, 2024
Serving After the Selma Tornado
LCMS Disaster Response and its partners shared Christ’s love through prayer and service in tornado-torn Selma, Ala., in 2023.
May 29, 2024
Providing Chainsaw Training
LCMS Disaster Response equips LERT volunteers with chainsaw skills so they can better serve after a disaster.
May 29, 2024
Recovery after Hurricane Ian
After Hurricane Ian hit in 2022, LCMS Disaster Response organized a full-scale recovery effort in conjunction with the affected districts and the LERT volunteer network.
May 29, 2024
Church Renovation in Panama
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Balboa, Panama, which was once devastated by a series of catastrophic events, welcomed worshipers back to its beautifully restored sanctuary in 2024.
May 8, 2024
Lutherans extend ‘hand of God’ after Nebraska tornadoes
Within two days of the tornadoes, Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) volunteers started arriving on the scene.
April 29, 2024
Disaster assessment underway after tornado outbreak
The Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, is currently visiting the region.
April 2, 2024
Response plan underway in Chile
The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.
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.
December 13, 2023
‘God’s Hands and Feet’
Lutherans care for the Maui community following a devastating fire.
December 4, 2023
‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues
The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.
August 18, 2023
Lutherans in Maui assist with fire response
Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Kahului, Maui, was not directly impacted by the fire, but the church is assisting with the response.
August 2, 2023
Delegates unanimously pass three resolutions on mercy
The resolutions call for raising awareness of human trafficking, encouraging pastoral care for those who suffer from mental illness, and giving thanks for LCMS Disaster Response’s faithful work.
July 14, 2023
Register now for Disaster Response conference
The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”
June 15, 2023
Service Over Spring Break
College students serve those impacted by Hurricane Ian while learning new skills.