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September 18, 2026
Fellowship recognized between LCMS and Lutheran Mission–Australia
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LM–A President Rev. Dr. Matthew Anker signed the official protocol document during the LM–A convention in August.
August 31, 2026
Press release — LCMS resolves HKISAL legal dispute
The LCMS, which founded Hong Kong International School in 1966 and has conducted mission work in Hong Kong for more than 80 years, has resolved its dispute with Hong Kong International School Association Limited.
August 26, 2026
Young adults learn and serve in Dominican Republic
In June 2026, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, Wis., sent six members of its young adult group on an LCMS mission education trip to the Dominican Republic.
August 25, 2026
Global theological education: A postcard from Kenya
In June 2026, the Rev. Brian J. Hamer was privileged to teach one week of Lutheran music enrichment at Neema Lutheran University in Kenya.
August 17, 2026
Delegates debate, worship, receive Gospel comfort
Christ’s message of Gospel forgiveness was apparent in ways big and small as more than 1,300 delegates — and hundreds more guests, both national and international — descended on downtown Phoenix July 18–23 for the 2026 LCMS convention under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed.”
August 5, 2026
Global Lutheran leaders: Challenges abound, but Christ’s contentment rules
The 2026 International Church Relations Conference was held in Phoenix July 16–27 to coincide with the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
July 31, 2026
‘Pray for the churches’: Join international church bodies in year of prayer
LCMS Church Relations has created a yearlong schedule, beginning Aug. 2 or anytime, for congregations and individuals to pray for two church bodies by name each week.
July 31, 2026
From the mission field: Partnership in the Gospel
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
July 28, 2026
Short-term opportunities to serve God in the global church
I was blessed to serve on a missionary kid short-term trip in the Africa region.
July 1, 2026
From the mission field: Children making connections
The LCMS Eurasia region hosted a “Missionary Kids Connect” event in April.
June 30, 2026
Follow convention news wherever you are
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
June 26, 2026
Mission boards hold last meetings of triennium
Both boards will hold their next meeting Sept. 17–18 in St. Louis in conjunction with the installation of the LCMS president.
June 24, 2026
Harrison elected to sixth term as LCMS president
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was elected after receiving more than 50% of the votes on the third ballot.
June 17, 2026
A Digital Lutheran Library for Latino Pastors
Since 2015, the VDMA Project has translated 55 theological works into Spanish for pastors in North, Central and South America.
June 17, 2026
United in Confession
At the 2026 LCMS convention, delegates will be asked to endorse or encourage fellowship with two new partner churches.