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Support the response to wildfires in California

LCMS Disaster Response is walking alongside the Pacific Southwest District and its congregations to assist with the response.

CUW ‘Hesed’ program serves adults with disabilities

The program is intentionally faithful to CUW’s Lutheran mission. 

California fires threaten churches, displace members

The fires broke out on Jan. 7, resulting in widespread damage and evacuations.

New lay missionaries prepare to deploy

One of the new missionaries will serve in Asia, and the others will serve in Latin America.

Youth Ministry receives Lilly grant

The grant will support a new program called “Practicing Healthy Youth Ministry,” which will begin by creating a network of 35–40 facilitators across the LCMS.

Historic Trinity Milwaukee goes ‘home’ for Reformation

On Oct. 31, 2024, the congregation of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, worshiped in the church sanctuary for the first time since a devastating four-alarm fire in May 2018.

Campus clips: All about community

Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.

Last call: Reporter reader survey

The survey will remain active through Dec. 31.

December ‘Witness’: A family community

The December issue takes one final look at this year’s theme of community.

‘Partners in ministry’: LCEF holds annual meeting

The meeting was the first under a streamlined representational structure.

‘Christ is our foundation’: Hurricane recovery continues in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene came ashore in September 2024, leaving widespread damage across the southeastern United States.

Specialized Spiritual Care offers visitation course

The course will run online from Jan. 6 through June 23.

Registration open for 2025 Youth Gathering

The Gathering will take place July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans, under the theme ENDURE.

KFUO Radio celebrates 100 years of sharing the Gospel

Around 200 people gathered in St. Louis on Oct. 12 to mark the anniversary.

CUS meets, visits Concordia University Chicago

The Concordia University System conducted an informal visit to the campus of Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., Sept. 16–17.

Wanted: Young Adult Volunteers for 2025 Gathering

The deadline to apply is Dec. 31.