On Dec. 13, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
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.
Resurrection courage: Ours in Christ
A message from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison. president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
The sin of racism: A Gospel response
The church needs to condemn all sin, including racism, and articulate God’s love in Christ for all.
Abortion: Lessons from the Early Church
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares excerpts of an essay by Hermann Sasse (1895–1976).
A Word in the Wake of the Buffalo Tragedy
As we are shocked by another act of violence, we pray for those who have been impacted and persevere in showing Christ’s love to others.
Church and culture: A call to repentance
Much of what we see today in society results from philosophies and teachings that elevate humanity and thereby eliminate God and His Law.
Announcement of Presidential Visitation of Concordia University Texas (CTX)
LCMS President Harrison will conduct an in-person visitation of CTX April 20–22, 2022.
Announcement of Presidential Visitation of Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor (CUWAA)
LCMS President Harrison will conduct an in-person visitation of CUWAA March 23–25, 2022.
Harrison issues letter regarding recent events at CUW
As events at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), Mequon, Wis., cause concern in the church, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison asks for patience and prayers.
The end of ‘comfortable’ Christianity
Probably not in this generation, but maybe in the next, Christians in America will likely have to stand before the courts like our fellow Lutherans in Finland.
The gift of life: A letter from President Harrison
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares thoughts about the sanctity of life.
Personal remarks from President Harrison about COVID and vaccines
“We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). I aim to resist this increasing encroachment wherever and whenever I can.
Update from LCMS President Harrison about vaccine mandate
Please study this collection of resources, which provides a summary of what we know about the COVID-19 vaccines, their relation to the issue of abortion, and what we can (and cannot) say about these matters from the Synod’s perspective.
International Lutheran Council issues statement on persecution of Finnish church
Two Finnish leaders are being prosecuted for articulating the historic Christian teaching on human sexuality.
Harrison calls JLC to repentance
The Japanese Lutheran Church (JLC) recently made two decisions about the Office of the Holy Ministry that are contrary to Scripture.
