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Disaster Response

LCMS Disaster Response ministry responds to immediate and long-term needs following natural and man-made disasters.

Disaster Response

LCMS Disaster Response ministry responds to immediate and long-term needs following natural and man-made disasters.

Join LERT

Lutheran Early Response Teams (LERT) is a network of volunteers trained to respond in times of disaster. Teams operate out of districts and bring physical aid and spiritual relief to those in need in their area. Find training and volunteer opportunities at the official LERT website.

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Support Disaster Response

Your support enables LCMS Disaster Response to respond to immediate and long-term needs following natural and man-made disasters, in the name of Jesus, working through LCMS districts, congregations and partners.

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In the News

September 15, 2026

Sharing Christ’s Love ‘Through Our Hands, Our Feet’

Lutheran Early Response Team volunteer Bryce Cramer uses skills learned in his former career to serve those affected by disasters.

August 28, 2026

‘The arms of Jesus’: Responding to Tropical Storm Lala

Tropical Storm Lala went through the area of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday, Aug. 16.

June 25, 2026

LERT responds as Illinois bears brunt of tornado season

It has already been a busy tornado season in Illinois, Indiana and other Midwestern states.

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Rev. Michael Meyer
Managing Director, LCMS National Mission

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