New This Week

Thank you, LWML (and all SAS partners)

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League has been an enthusiastic partner of Set Apart to Serve since it began.

Join ‘Team Flex’ at this summer’s Youth Gathering

Team Flex volunteers serve across multiple areas of the Gathering, providing support wherever it is needed most.

Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Howard W. Kramer, former president of Concordia, St. Catharines

The Rev. Dr. Howard William Kramer, former president of Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, died on Feb. 4 at the age of 100.

‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life

The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

Chepulis elected to first term in North Dakota

The Rev. Mark A. Chepulis was elected president of the LCMS North Dakota District during the district’s 60th convention.

Vinovskis re-elected in SELC

The Rev. Waldemar R. Vinovskis was elected to his third term as district president at the district’s 20th convention.

‘Where two or three are gathered’: February ‘Witness’

The February issue of ‘The Lutheran Witness’ is all about smaller congregations.

From the mission field: Short-term mission

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Campus clips: Concordia students learn, march, pray

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

Youth Gathering planning nears fruition

Gathering registration is open until May 29, with the rate increasing March 4.

Education leaders gather in Savannah

The group meets annually to discuss matters of interest and concern regarding Lutheran education and youth ministry.

District representatives meet for mutual sharing, encouragement

Topics included worker wellness, church planting, evangelism and outreach, and equipping and encouraging smaller congregations.

‘Unbelievable’ loss: Historic First Lutheran finds strength in God, church

The Eaton fire is the second most destructive wildfire in California history.

Grant will support nurturing children’s faith through worship

The $750,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. is funded through Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ is here to stay

In November 2024, the SAS leadership team developed one- and five-year strategic plans for SAS.

Serving in all seasons

Two seasoned LCMS Lutherans are demonstrating that the Lord’s call to serve one’s neighbor never ends.