On Aug. 28, the Rev. Steven Schulz was installed as Mission Central pastoral advisor and visitor host.
New This Week
New crucifix installed, dedicated at LCMS International Center
The crucifix was a gift from Ilona Kuchta in memory of her husband, Dr. Thomas (Tom) W. Kuchta, who served as LCMS chief financial officer from 2001 to 2010.
Loc installed as LCMS chief administrative officer
Felix Loc replaces retiring chief administrative officer Frank Simek.
Million Dollar Life Match adds another million
In addition to more funding, the matching grant program now has expanded eligibility.
Appeal hearings close in Finnish ‘Bible trial’
A judgment from the Helsinki Court of Appeals is due by Nov. 30.
Church Worker Appreciation Month: Thanking those set apart to serve
October is Church Worker Appreciation Month.
Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
From the mission field: Partners in the Lord’s song
Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.
Campus clips: Groundbreakings and welcomes
Updates from LCMS day schools, universities and seminaries.
‘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.
Curriculum helps teach children about international mission
A new edition of Missions Unpacked for Kids, produced by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Short-Term Mission unit, is now available.
Day of Thanksgiving celebrates missionaries
The Aug. 18 event recognized alumni missionaries and sent first-time missionaries to the mission field.
September ‘LW’ digs in to archaeology and apologetics
The issue explores both the promise and limits of archaeology in the apologetic task.
