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January 9, 2025
California fires threaten churches, displace members
The fires broke out on Jan. 7, resulting in widespread damage and evacuations.
January 7, 2025
Youth Ministry receives grant
The grant will support a new program called “Practicing Healthy Youth Ministry,” which will begin by creating a network of 35–40 facilitators across the LCMS.
December 12, 2024
‘Christ is our foundation’: Hurricane recovery continues in North Carolina
Hurricane Helene came ashore in September 2024, leaving widespread damage across the southeastern United States.
December 11, 2024
‘Care for Our Neighbor in Body and Soul’
Amid the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, God works through His church — in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and beyond — for the good of His people.
December 11, 2024
Shining Christ’s Light in ‘the Darkest of Places’
Prison chaplains like the Rev. Rodney Blomquist share God’s grace and forgiveness with those who are behind bars.
December 9, 2024
Specialized Spiritual Care offers visitation course
The course will run online from Jan. 6 through June 23.
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Helene: Amid heartache, abiding peace
As Hurricane Milton threatens, recovery from Hurricane Helene continues.
September 30, 2024
Hurricane Helene response: Initial assessment underway
Multiple LCMS districts and organizations will partner on the response.
September 13, 2024
Caring for People in Russia
The LCMS supports two outreach centers in Russia that provide pastoral care, counseling, financial assistance and other services to those in need.
September 13, 2024
Q&A with the Rev. Daniel Seehafer
Seehafer wrapped up a one-year term as American Legion national commander in August 2024.
September 13, 2024
Welcoming Children into Homes and Hearts
Lutheran foster families in Illinois and Wisconsin care for children during a difficult time in their lives.
July 16, 2024
A ‘wall of water’: Iowa floods strike three LCMS congregations
A response to the June 22 flooding is underway.
July 1, 2024
Mock disaster provides training ground for volunteers
In April, Lutherans in North Carolina participated in a Lutheran Early Response Team training event.
June 12, 2024
Touching God’s Word
An Oklahoma congregation partners with Lutheran Braille Workers to put Braille and large-print resources into the hands of the visually impaired.
June 12, 2024
By the Mercies of God
God blessed the church with an outpouring of donations, and the LCMS has put those dollars to work through tangible acts of mercy.