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

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Giving thanks for our teachers
As part of a year of church worker appreciation, the church gives thanks for its teachers.

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.

Connection points: Forming youth in the faith
There are several organizations that walk beside LCMS congregations, families and schools to to help form youth in the Christian faith.

YouthLead: Equipped and eager to share Christ
YouthLead (formerly Lutheran Youth Fellowship) helps teens develop leadership skills that they can use within their congregations and communities.

Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries are preparing for their annual assignment and call services.