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July 19, 2026
2026 LCMS convention video – Living out the Great Commission
In 2026, the LCMS celebrates 100 years of Hispanic ministry and 90 years of Chinese ministry in the United States. In 2027 and 2028, it celebrates 150 years of Black ministry and 50 years of Hmong ministry, respectively.
July 19, 2026
Convention Opening Service features youth from across the Synod
The Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of the LCMS featured youth from across the Synod serving as choristers, altar guild servers and acolytes.
July 18, 2026
For the good of the church: Pfotenhauer’s 100-year-old convention address
Pfotenhauer said that the world owes its existence to the church. “If God had not decided to build a Church for Himself on earth, the world would have gone to pieces after the Fall.”
July 18, 2026
Synod convention to begin with a ‘bang’
The gavel that will be used during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is more than 100 years old.
July 17, 2026
COP and BOD hold last meetings of triennium
The LCMS Council of Presidents and Board of Directors held their final meetings of the triennium in April and May.
July 13, 2026
‘In Him Was Life’: On Communion with Christ, the Only True Life
The following article originally appeared in our April 2026 print edition. It is being published online now as part of LCMS Life Ministry’s Resource Library. If you were to ask a medical doctor what it means for a human to have “life,” he would probably cite several physical characteristics, beginning with a heart that is […]
July 8, 2026
Official notice: 2026 LCMS convention will use new microphone queuing system
The TalkTrack system will be used for delegates and advisory representatives to speak at the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod from July 18–23, 2026, in downtown Phoenix.
July 6, 2026
The Church Cannot Remain Silent on Cohabitation
As Lutherans, we need to resist making moral compromises ourselves and actively encourage our young people not to make them, either. When the church gets laryngitis on moral issues such as cohabitation, it loses its voice on all other issues as well.
July 2, 2026
‘The Lutheran Witness’ Podcast — Resolution 9-11: How can the Synod support its entities and agencies?
Tune in to this special episode of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ podcast to learn about Resolution 9-11, which proposes bylaw changes to improve the ability of Synod entities and agencies to carry out ministry.
July 1, 2026
Campus clips: Students for life, health and wellness
Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
July 1, 2026
From the mission field: Children making connections
The LCMS Eurasia region hosted a “Missionary Kids Connect” event in April.
June 30, 2026
Follow convention news wherever you are
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
June 30, 2026
Items wanted, available (July 2026)
Wanted this month is communionware; available is a two-manual organ.
June 30, 2026
Official notice: LCMS districts (July 2026)
Updates from districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
June 30, 2026
Official notice: Colloquies (July 2026)
Official notice regarding applications for colloquy in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.