The work of the 12 congregations that make up the pilot cohort of the Synod’s “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” program is underway, with applications currently being accepted for a second cohort.
Convention takes action on electoral circuits, leadership structure, regulation of agencies
In July, the LCMS in convention made changes to its electoral circuit parameters, restructured a couple of its leadership positions and made changes to its agency regulation.
Presidential election to remain electronic, with call for increased participation
A resolution calling to return the election of the LCMS president to the convention was supplanted by a substitute resolution seeking to increase congregational participation in the current electronic, pre-convention voting process.
Admiral Gregory Todd honored at the LCMS convention
LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces staff presented the Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal to Rear Admiral Rev. Dr. Gregory Todd for his 40 years of service in military chaplaincy.
Erin Bode highlights new Themba Choirs album during convention performance
A live performance by Lutheran jazz singer Erin Bode during the 2026 LCMS convention in Phoenix highlighted several songs from Bode’s newly released album “Sounds of Mercy” with the Themba School Choirs.
Convention Opening Service features youth from across the Synod
The Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of the LCMS featured youth from across the Synod serving as choristers, altar guild servers and acolytes.
Summer ‘LW’ explores unity and variety in the church
The June/July issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ takes up a topic that has been discussed since the church’s earliest days.
A ‘legacy of permanence’: CSL celebrates 100 years on Clayton campus
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, dedicated its Clayton, Mo., campus on June 13, 1926, with nearly 75,000 people in attendance.
May ‘Witness’: All about convention
The May issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ provides a sneak peek at this summer’s Synod convention.
True life in Christ: April ‘Lutheran Witness’
The April issue invites readers to reflect upon our risen Lord Jesus Christ, the light and life of the world.
Family Ministry holds summit on men in the church
Participants discussed the challenges men face and the opportunities they have to be leaders in their congregations, homes and communities.
March ‘Witness’ explores doctrine of vocation
Martin Luther considered every God-given role in a Christian’s life as a part of his or her calling.
February ‘LW’: Weathering a pastoral vacancy
The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ explores how congregations can weather vacancies while clinging to Christ.
January ‘LW’: True leisure
This issue focuses on leisure, the Third Commandment and Sabbath rest, including the recent trend of “digital Sabbaths.”
All Nations Council gathers in St. Louis
The gathering brought together 13 representatives from 10 different ethnic mission societies and ministries around the country.
November ‘LW’: Witnessing to Christ
The November issue of The Lutheran Witness is all about mission.
