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July 30, 2026
Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (August 2026)
Official notice regarding requests for reinstatement to the ordained or commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
July 30, 2026
Items wanted, available (August 2026)
Approximately 145 red copies of ‘The Lutheran Hymnal’ and altar items are available this month.
July 29, 2026
Congregational Anniversaries (August 2026)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
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 28, 2026
The River and the Vessel: Transmitting Faith from Generation to Generation
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not a Western export, nor an African possession, nor an American commodity. It is a divine proclamation that transcends cultural barriers because it addresses the universal human condition and its cure — sin and grace, death and resurrection.
July 27, 2026
Convention adopts ‘Modern Day Martyrdom’ resolution
The resolution calls for giving thanks to God for the steadfast faith of martyred brothers and sisters in Christ and encourages parish pastors to prepare their congregations to stay faithful.
July 23, 2026
2026 LCMS convention news – Thursday, July 23
The fifth and final day of the convention included unfinished business and an Itinerarium.
July 23, 2026
2026 LCMS convention recap video
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod concluded on July 23, 2026. Highlights of the week included the recognition of fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia and Lutheran Mission–Australia, the decision to keep the current process for the election of the LCMS president, and the reconstitution of the Commission on Worship.
July 23, 2026
Meet your delegates
As we say goodbye to Phoenix, get to know five of the delegates who represented their home districts at convention.
July 23, 2026
WELS president brings greetings to Synod in convention
On July 20, the Rev. Mark Schroeder, president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, talked about the history of the WELS and 12 years of discussions with the LCMS.
July 23, 2026
Presidential election to remain electronic, with call for increased participation
A resolution calling to return the election of the LCMS president to the convention was supplanted by a substitute resolution seeking to increase congregational participation in the current electronic, pre-convention voting process.
July 22, 2026
2026 LCMS convention news – Wednesday, July 22
The fourth day of convention business included an essay by the Rev. Dr. Kirk M. Clayton, Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, and continued balloting for boards and entities.
July 22, 2026
2026 Convention rewind video – Wednesday, July 22
On July 22, the fourth day of the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, delegates adopted a slew of resolutions from Floor Committees 7, 8 and 9. In addition, the convention was greeted by representatives from the Synod’s two auxiliaries, and delegates remembered the rostered church workers who were called to glory during the past triennium.