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Lutheran Academic Standards near completion

The standards, which were called for by the 2023 LCMS convention, offer guidance for integrating Lutheran identity into the teaching of history, English/language arts, science, mathematics and fine arts.

News

Read ‘Book of Concord’ online for free

The new website makes the foundational writings of the Lutheran confessors available to all on a user-friendly, digital platform.

Resources

Family Ministry releases new resources

The resources include materials for family devotions and Bible study.

Districts

Official notice: LCMS districts (Feb. 2026)

Updates from districts of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Colloquies

Official notice: Colloquies (Feb. 2026)

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

RSO Updates

Official notice: RSO update (Feb. 2026)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed, and those whose RSO status has been removed.

Available & Wanted

Items wanted, available (Feb. 2026)

Available this month are numerous items from a church closing.

Statements & Letters

Pastoral response from President Harrison regarding reported clergy abuse in Illinois

A pastoral letter from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in response to events in the Central Illinois District.

News

‘Gospel at the center’: LCMS Disaster Response update

Over the last three years, LCMS Disaster Response has awarded almost $3.5 million in domestic grants and more than $1 million in grants to assist global partner churches.