A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
CNH elects Lange to third term
The LCMS California-Nevada-Hawaii District met in convention May 15–17 in Sacramento, Calif.
Harmon re-elected in SED
The LCMS Southeastern District met in convention May 8–9 in Richmond, Va.
Recovery begins after St. Louis tornado
The tornado, an EF3, left a long trail of destruction across St. Louis and into Illinois.
‘No do-overs’ in high school sports: LCMS school leaders stand up for female athletes
At issue is the failure of the California Interscholastic Foundation to follow an executive order banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports.
Family ministry is for everyone
On May 5–7, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod held a summit to discuss the future direction of family ministry.
Specialized Spiritual Care educators recognized
Specialized Spiritual Care workers care for those who serve in specialized settings such as hospitals, prisons, police/fire departments or senior living communities.
New Washington law targets seal of confessional
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.
Registration open for ‘Dying Well in Christ’
“Dying Well in Christ: A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End” is set for July 7–9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
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.
