Pastors refusing to comply with the law could face a yearlong prison sentence and fines up to $5,000.
Southern District elects Johnson to third term
The Rev. Eric C. Johnson was elected on the first ballot.
Buss elected to third term in Northern Illinois
The Rev. Dr. Allan Buss was elected on the first ballot.
Finnern re-elected in Minnesota North
The Rev. Brady L. Finnern was elected to his second term as district president on the first ballot.
March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life
The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.
Missionaries invited to Latin America alumni event
The event, scheduled for Aug. 7–8 at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is open to all LCMS missionaries who have served in the Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Saxon Lutheran Memorial visitor center lost in fire
The building, though not historic itself, housed many artifacts related to the early Missouri Synod, all of which are believed to have been lost.
From the mission field: Getting to know Bulgaria
Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.
Sturzenbecher elected to first term in South Dakota
The LCMS South Dakota District convention was held Feb. 16–18 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Curtis elected to first term in SID
The LCMS Southern Illinois District held its 60th convention Feb. 20–22.
Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering
Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.
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.
From the mission field: Church plant in Germany
Updates on LCMS mission work around the world.
CUW ‘Hesed’ program serves adults with disabilities
The program is intentionally faithful to CUW’s Lutheran mission.