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LCMS News

February 16, 2026

February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy

The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.

February 13, 2026

On ‘Moby Dick’: Grappling with the Book of Nature

A literary reflection on Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick.”

February 11, 2026

Mohr indicted by federal grand jury

A federal grand jury found reasonable cause to indict Michael Mohr.

February 9, 2026

Update on Mohr roster status

A pastoral letter from President Harrison regarding the suspension and resignation of Michael Mohr from the ordained roster of the LCMS.

February 3, 2026

Read ‘Book of Concord’ online for free

The new website makes the foundational writings of the Lutheran confessors available to all on a user-friendly, digital platform.

February 3, 2026

Family Ministry releases new resources

The resources include materials for family devotions and Bible study.

February 2, 2026

A Blessed End

Congregations come and go, but Jesus said His church continues forever. The power of hell itself cannot overcome it (Matt. 16:18).

February 2, 2026

‘Decently and in Order’: The Pastoral Office and the Priesthood of All Believers

Martin Luther and our Lutheran Confessions recognize that there are two very significant aspects of the office of the pastor. One is from above, and the other is from below.

February 2, 2026

Lutheran Witness: February 2026

The February issue discusses pastoral vacancies and how congregations can weather them well.

January 30, 2026

Official notice: RSO update (Feb. 2026)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed, and those whose RSO status has been removed.

January 30, 2026

Items wanted, available (Feb. 2026)

Available this month are numerous items from a church closing.

January 29, 2026

Pastoral response from President Harrison regarding reported clergy abuse in Illinois

A pastoral letter from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in response to events in the Central Illinois District.