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September 30, 2022
LCMS Disaster Response: Proclaiming the Gospel at all times
As Hurricane Ian continues its path of destruction, damage assessment begins.
September 15, 2022
Q&A with Chaplain Gregory Todd
Todd is chief of chaplains for the U.S. Navy, where he supervises 1,100 Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard chaplains.
September 15, 2022
Hope for the Future
A collaboration between the LCMS and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya supports the education and Christian formation of young people in need, from primary school to college.
September 13, 2022
First round of Life Match grants awarded
A second set of applications is currently undergoing the review process, with a third phase to begin on Nov. 1.
June 30, 2022
LCMS pastor cares for first responders after Amtrak derailment
The train, which was carrying 275 passengers and 12 crew members, derailed in Mendon, Mo., about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City.
June 8, 2022
Summer edition of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ addresses topic of war
Before beginning any discussion of war, we need to fix our eyes firmly on Jesus.
May 27, 2022
Wolter honored as ‘chaplain of the year’
The Rev. (Lt. Col.) Derek M. Wolter has been named 2021 Chaplain of the Year by the U.S. Air National Guard.
May 26, 2022
‘What if?’ Disaster responders learn lifesaving strategies
On April 7 and 8, approximately 30 disaster response leaders from around the Synod gathered to study “How to Stay Alive in a Crisis.”
May 19, 2022
Todd promoted to chief of chaplains
Chaplain Gregory Todd was promoted to chief of chaplains for the U.S. Navy on May 16 in Washington, D.C.
April 12, 2022
Q&A with Rev. James Krikava, Eurasia Regional Director
The Rev. James Krikava talks about what The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is doing to assist Ukraine and displaced Ukrainians amid the current crisis.
April 12, 2022
Help and Hope After Disaster
Members of the Synod’s Lutheran Early Response Team program help with recovery efforts after a tornado touches down near Mayfield, Ky.
March 3, 2022
‘A march behind the cross’: Lutherans advocate, teach, care for life
In addition to advocating for life and teaching all generations about the sanctity of human life, the LCMS remains dedicated to supporting families in need after the birth of a child.
February 16, 2022
Kaleidoscope Fund grants available for K–8 schools
The deadline to submit an application is June 1.
January 26, 2022
‘This is the moment’: Chicago marchers pray for change
On Jan. 8, LCMS marchers joined over a thousand others to march for life in Illinois.
January 21, 2022
Million Dollar Life Match applications now open
Grants will support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.