Home2021A pastoral letter about COVID-19 vaccines Statements & Letters A pastoral letter about COVID-19 vaccines To address questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison provides the following facts and considerations. Please review the documents below to learn more. • Read letter • Fact sheet (updated 9/24/21) Print page Matthew Harrison The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison is president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Share This Previous ArticleStatement on the death of George Floyd and the ensuing riots Next ArticleJoint statement from CUS presidents on closing of CCNY January 25, 2021