Events

Campus ministry leaders gather in Irvine

More than 50 LCMS church workers and lay leaders gathered May 28–30 for the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference. 

Paul Egger elected in Iowa West

The Rev. Dr. Steven Turner, outgoing president, announced his retirement prior to the convention.

Braunersreuther elected to first term in Texas

The district’s former president, the Rev. Michael Newman, previously announced his retirement.

Florida-Georgia re-elects Rockey

The Rev. James Rockey was elected by acclamation to his second term as district president.

Fellowship recognized with Lutheran Church of Bolivia

A Divine Service on May 24 celebrated the official recognition of altar and pulpit fellowship.

Kansas District re-elects Panzer

The district met June 5–6 in Salina, Kan.

North Wisconsin District elects Shoup

Delegates met June 1–2 in Rothschild, Wis.

Hill elected to fourth term in Wyoming

The district’s 21st regular convention was held May 1–3 in Casper, Wyo.

Giving thanks for our directors of Christian education

Through their leadership and service, DCEs assist and support pastors as they teach the faith to children, youth and adults. 

Honoring our church worker spouses

This month, as the church remembers the 500th anniversary of the marriage of Martin and Katie Luther, the LCMS also honors church worker spouses.

‘The Gospel must be preached’: Call Day 2025

Over a three-day period, April 28–30, both LCMS seminaries held their call and placement services.

Book honors former Synod vice-president

The book was a dream of the Rev. Dr. Herbert C. Mueller Jr., who died before he could finish it.

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.

Mercy conference celebrates truth

The “Mercy: Love Throughout Life” conference was held in Irvine, Calif.; St. Louis; and online.

Church planting: ‘Not an optional activity’

The seminaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are collaborating with the LCMS Office of National Mission to help seminarians learn about church planting.