Synod pledges support for confessional Lutherans in Australia

Faithful Lutherans in Australia signed a “Letter of Confession” holding to Holy Scripture and rejecting women’s ordination.

Seminary students receive first calls, assignments

The services were held on the two seminary campuses, on April 24–25 and May 18 in Fort Wayne, and on April 26 in St. Louis.

Synod celebrates missionaries entering, returning from field

The Day of Thanksgiving took place May 5 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

‘We preach Christ crucified’: Convention Bible study

The free, downloadable study is about the importance of keeping the Gospel front and center in all we do as the church.

Walking away: Concordia University Texas holds to ‘ill-advised course’

On Nov. 8, 2022, the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents voted to separate CTX from Synod governance.

18,000 Lutherans SHINE! in Missouri and Illinois

The servant event was co-sponsored by the LCMS Missouri and Northern Illinois Districts from April 14 to 23.

CTCR appoints Lehenbauer to fourth term

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met April 13–14 in St. Louis.

COP approves placements, discusses church work trends

The LCMS Council of Presidents met April 22–27.

LCMS presidential election: Candidate statements, Q&A

Learn more about the five nominees for Synod president.

Items wanted, available (June 2023)

Wanted items this month include musical instruments. Available include communion ware and hymnals.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (June 2023)

A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to the ordained or commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Official notice: Colloquies (June 2023)

A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for colloquy in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Positions (June 2023)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Congregational Anniversaries (June/July 2023)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

In Memoriam (June/July 2023)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.