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2026 Convention Proceedings now available

Convention Proceedings 2026 — the official record of the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) — is now available online in downloadable PDF format. 

Campus clips: A ribbon-cutting, refurbished organ, mock trial and more

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

November ‘Witness’ explores church planting

Lutherans understand well that the church “is not simply the result of mission. It is also the launching point for more mission.”

From the mission field: Sharing the Gospel in Germany

Eleven mission partners from Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa recently traveled to Germany to participate in the second Germany FORO.

Preparation strengthens response to Isaias

Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Fla.

Specialized spiritual care: Bringing Christ’s love to all

The 2026 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Conference was held Sept. 24–25 in St. Louis.

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