The issue highlights ways that God comes to His people at their most difficult times.
New This Week
January ‘Witness’: The two kingdoms
Pick up this issue to read about topics related to church and state.
‘Christ Is Risen Indeed’: Theme announced for 2026 convention
The theme is based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22.
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 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.
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.
