Congregational Anniversaries (March 2025)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

Positions (March 2025)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System; Concordia Seminary, St. Louis; and LCMS Mission Advancement. A volunteer opportunity is available with Lutheran Heritage Foundation.

Official notice: Colloquies (March 2025)

Official notice regarding applications for colloquy in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (March 2025)

Official notice regarding requests for reinstatement to the ordained or commissioned roster of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Official notice: LCMS districts (March 2025)

Updates from LCMS districts.

Items wanted, available (March 2025)

Wanted this month are hymnals and school supplies; available are a variety of altar furnishings.

Michigan District and LCMS boards of directors meet

The conversation centered around the situation regarding Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. Both boards are grateful for the conversation and fellowship and pray that the Lord comfort the grieving and guide the church to a united and faithful response.

‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life

The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota

The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.

Vinovskis re-elected in SELC

The Rev. Waldemar R. Vinovskis was elected to his third term as district president at the district’s 20th convention.

‘Where two or three are gathered’: February ‘Witness’

The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ is all about smaller congregations.

From the mission field: Short-term mission

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: Concordia students learn, march, pray

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

Youth Gathering planning nears fruition

Gathering registration is open until May 29, with the rate increasing March 4.

Education leaders gather in Savannah

The group meets annually to discuss matters of interest and concern regarding Lutheran education and youth ministry.

District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement

Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.