Religious Liberty: Free to be Faithful^®

A religious liberty education and awareness campaign from the LCMS

In response to increasing intrusions by government in the realm of the church, the LCMS launched a Free to be Faithful campaign in September 2012 to educate and move people to take informed action to protect religious freedom and all the cultural issues that pertain to it: confessing the faith in the public square, marriage, defending the sanctity of human life, etc.

‘Protecting Your Ministry’

LCMS and Alliance Defending Freedom have collaborated on a legal guide entitled “Protecting Your Ministry,” which can help LCMS congregations, schools and ministries protect against and prepare for religious liberty intrusions.

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Statement

Synod president releases statement on pending Equality Act legislation
If signed into law, the bill would have a significant and wide-ranging impact on Christian churches, schools, institutions and individuals.

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Life Together with President Harrison – September 2023

This edition features a video and article that reviews the Synod’s 2023 convention, a feature and video on Ukrainian refugees at the International Lutheran Center in Germany, new resources, events, podcasts and more.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 10:54:54 AM

40 Prayers for Life — The Lord’s Mercy Endures Forever

This prayer booklet has been prepared for use by individuals or groups — laypeople, pastors and church workers — during pro-life prayer vigils.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 7:22:05 AM

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Equality Act Resources

U.S. Supreme Court & Amicus Briefs Information
- For the latest transcripts U.S. Supreme court arguments, opinions etc., visit supremecourt.gov.
- Read the latest amicus briefs the LCMS has participated in involving important cases: lcms.org/board/amicusbriefs.

Life & Marriage Resources
- Life Resources
  Being pro-life isn’t just about the important work of standing against abortion. It’s about valuing life from conception to natural death, and we have resources to help in your catechesis and advocacy on the life issues we face in our culture today.
- Marriage Resources
  These resources offer a Biblical understanding of God’s gift of marriage between a man and woman. Learn about the value and joy of marriage, why it is special, and how Christ serves others through it. Resources include talking points on the sanctity of marriage.

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LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations — Documents & Articles

Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty

The mission of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty is to ignite and fuel a uniquely Lutheran response to increasing intrusions, limitations and challenges by the government in the life of the Church, while educating, encouraging and equipping LCMS members and organizations to take informed action in support of marriage, life and religious freedom.

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‘Protecting Your Ministry’