News
‘Another year of grace’: A message from the Synod president

With the name of Jesus and at the celebration of His first shedding of blood, we begin our new year.

Obituaries
In Memoriam (January 2023)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Anniversaries
Congregational Anniversaries (January 2023)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

Positions
Call for nominations: Director of vicarage/internship, Concordia Seminary

Nominations are requested by Jan. 19, 2023.

National News
Respect for Marriage Act: Misnamed law threatens religious liberty

On Dec. 13, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.

Reading & Study
‘Behold the Man’: December LW

The December issue of The Lutheran Witness explores how Lutheran anthropology informs and directs our lives here and in the life to come.

International News
From the mission field: Living voices of the Gospel in Papua New Guinea

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

News
Campus clips: LCMS schools wrap up busy year

The December edition of ‘Campus Clips.’

Statements & Letters
Statements & Letters
LCMS and LCC Joint Statement on Mission and Ministry in Canada

On November 21–22, 2022, representatives from The Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC) and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) met in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to discuss the work and scope of the LCMS English and SELC Districts in Canada.

Statements & Letters
Statements & Letters
More Million Dollar Life Match grants awarded during Phase 2

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has awarded 48 grants during Phase 2 of the 1 John 3 Initiative Million Dollar Life Match. The program, which offers a total of $1 million in matching grants, seeks to support LCMS congregations involved in providing beginning-of-life care in their local communities.

News
St. Martin Lutheran School for the Deaf: Teaching the ‘whole person’

St. Martin Lutheran School for the Deaf accepts students from preschool through eighth grade and operates in space provided by Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Dearborn, Mich.

People
‘A way to serve’: Organist honored for 70 years at same congregation

Eileen Jones began serving at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Britton, Mich., when she was 16 years old.

Positions
Call for nominations: Practical Theology, Concordia Seminary

Nominations are due by Jan. 5.

News
Right administration of the sacraments

The true “marks” of the church are evident to all and provide sufficient grounds to identify the presence of true fellowship.

International News
‘Profound unity and purpose’ in Kenya

In September, representatives from the LCMS gathered in Kisumu, Kenya, with representatives from 34 of the Synod’s partner churches to discuss the work of the confessional Lutheran church around the world.

News
Youth Ministry shares findings of Gathering participant poll

Youth Gathering participants have taken the poll at every Gathering since the first one in 1980.

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