The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
Events
‘Connected’: Lutheran schools week resources available
National Lutheran Schools Week is set for Jan. 21–27, 2024.
Participants needed for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreat
A pilot project for parents will help develop resources related to sexual identity/orientation.
‘We Preach Christ Crucified’: 2023 convention wrap-up
A brief, final wrap-up of the proceedings of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
Synod officers to be installed in St. Louis
The service of installation will take place in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
Plan to attend SAS virtual town hall
The town hall will share the latest news from Set Apart to Serve, the LCMS church work recruitment initiative.
LWML elects new president, sets record mission goal
The 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League was held June 22–25 in Milwaukee under the theme “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations.”
Register now for Disaster Response conference
The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”
‘A sight to behold’: Floor committees meet in St. Louis
Floor Committees gathered at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis June 9–12 to begin their service for the 2023 Synod convention.
Seminary students receive first calls, assignments
The services were held on the two seminary campuses, on April 24–25 and May 18 in Fort Wayne, and on April 26 in St. Louis.
LCMS pastors gather in Iowa state capital
In March, pastors from throughout Iowa gathered in Des Moines to meet with their state legislators.
Lutherans march for life in Illinois
The Illinois March for Life, formerly the March for Life Chicago, was moved to the Illinois capital this year.
Call Day is almost here
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
‘Engaging the Collegiate Mind’: Campus ministry leaders to gather in Minneapolis
The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is set for May 31 and June 1 at University Lutheran Chapel.
COP, BOD meet in St. Louis
Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.
Conferences focus on specialized ministry, sanctity of life
Both conferences were hybrid formats, with options to attend either in person or online.
