Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Navajo, N.M., is the only LCMS congregation serving the largest native American reservation in the United States.
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September 1, 2026
Official notice: Constitutional amendment on calling special district conventions
This announcement informs the congregations of the Synod of a required official ballot that will be opened in the Synod’s electronic voting system on Sept. 15, 2026.
September 1, 2026
Lutheran Witness: September 2026
The September issue of The Lutheran Witness celebrates and offers practical guidance for learning God’s Word by heart.
September 1, 2026
The Word of God Never Stops Giving
Thanks to my early biblical education and years of Bible study since, my head is swimming with texts, and the beautiful thing is there are always more!
September 1, 2026
‘Write Them on Your Heart’: Why We Memorize Scripture
We memorize biblical passages so we may be empowered to say “yes” to Jesus and “no” to Satan and his soul-destroying lies.
August 31, 2026
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Sept. 2026)
Official notice regarding requests for reinstatement to the ordained or commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
August 31, 2026
Items wanted, available (Sept. 2026)
Available this month are hymnals and a Rogers organ.
August 31, 2026
Positions (Sept. 2026)
Positions are available with the Concordia University System.
August 27, 2026
Congregational Anniversaries (September 2026)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
August 26, 2026
Campus clips: Kicking off a new academic year
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
August 26, 2026
September ‘LW’: Storing up God’s Word
The September issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ offers helpful articles on the topic of Scripture memorization.
August 21, 2026
PALS facilitators gather for training, collaboration
PALS assists new pastors and their families with the transition from seminary to parish life.
August 21, 2026
Three leaders installed at International Center
Michelle Bauman, the Rev. Charles Varsogea and the Rev. Daniel Galchutt were installed during daily chapel at the LCMS International Center in July.
August 3, 2026
The Pope Underestimates AI
In 1891, Pope Leo XIII issued an encyclical on the industrial revolution. In 2026, his namesake, Pope Leo XIV, issued an encyclical on the AI revolution. Unfortunately, AI is more of a revolution than the American-born pontiff seems to realize. The title of papal encyclicals comes from their first words: Magnifica humanitas is Latin for […]
August 1, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in the Church: A Call for Real Wisdom
A deeper response to AI requires us to reflect on what it means to be human and on how the reality of the body and incarnational theology affect the way we do ministry.