The budget reflects an anticipated $78.6M in total revenue and net asset releases, $2.01M in board-designated releases, and a surplus of $51,000.
New This Week
Specialized Care conference offers practical, theological insight
Specialized Care workers extend their congregation’s Word and Sacrament ministry by providing spiritual care to those in unique circumstances.
Close, closed, close[d] Communion: Three words, one meaning
The Synod in convention has spoken clearly to this issue on many occasions, including in 2023, when it adopted Res. 5-09 by 88.9%.
Summer ‘Engage’: Mercy for neighbor
Among other stories, the issue introduces the “By the Mercies of God” accountability campaign.
Pastoral colloquy policy manual receives updates
The updated manual and application were adopted by the LCMS Colloquy Committee for Pastoral Ministry on Sept. 8, 2023.
Brazil flood response continues
Earlier this year, unprecedented floods destroyed property and displaced thousands of people in the Rio Grande do Sul region in Brazil.
‘By the Mercies of God’: Putting the church’s gifts to work
Stories of mercy provide a small glimpse of how the generosity of God’s people is making a difference around the world.
BNM, BIM hold spring meetings
Both boards reviewed the proposed budgets and provided feedback for their respective mission units, the Office of National Mission and Office of International Mission.
Districts partner in church work recruitment
District presidents, circuit visitors, education executives and others closely connected to district work are deeply invested in addressing the need for workers.
Obituary: Dr. Carl Moser, former director of LCMS School Ministry
Moser died on May 31 at the age of 86.
Obituary: Nancy Harrison, mother of LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison
Nancy Theresa Harrison of Sioux City, Iowa, died on June 12 at the age of 86.
Exhibit features Reformation-era coins, medals
The exhibit opens June 25 at Concordia Historical Institute in St. Louis.
Campus clips: Commencements and more
Updates from LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
From the mission field – Recovery in Ethiopia
Rebuilding is well underway after a 2021 flood in Ethiopia.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. John C. Wille, president of the LCMS South Wisconsin District
A funeral is set for June 18 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Christ Triumphant at CUW, 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon, Wis.
Lutherans meet in D.C. to discuss church and state
The event was sponsored by the LCMS Office of the President and Lutheran Church Extension Fund.
