In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.
New This Week
Concordia Plans unveils new mental health resource
The resources offers expanded mental health solutions with an enhanced Employee Assistance Program.
Lutherans give witness to life and Christ
The March on the Arch is the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the St. Louis region.
In His image: Two sexes, one humanity
The differences between men and women are not something to apologize for but to celebrate.
Disaster assessment underway after tornado outbreak
The Rev. Dr. Ross Johnson, director of LCMS Disaster Response, is currently visiting the region.
Campus clips: Learning for all ages
Updates from LCMS day schools, LCMS U chapters, universities and seminaries.
Countdown to Call Day 2024
Both LCMS seminaries will provide live, online coverage of their upcoming Call Day and Assignment services.
From the mission field: Project 24 breaks new ground
The new facility is scheduled to be completed in June.
DCEs meet for study, sharing
The National Association of Directors of Christian Education held its biennial conference Jan. 31–Feb. 2 in Houston.
YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ
Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.
Following where God leads: Spring ‘Engage’
The Spring 2024 issue of Lutherans Engage the World shares stories about Lutherans who have had unusual and exciting opportunities to share the Gospel.
Starting the conversation: April ‘Lutheran Witness’
The April issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the topic of chaste community.
LWML mission grants support life, youth, church work recruitment
LWML President Eden Keefe presented three grant checks after chapel at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on March 7.
Response plan underway in Chile
The plan includes providing 40,000 meals to underserved families in Viña del Mar.
Worker wellness coalition meets for sharing, planning
The Ministerial Care Coalition gathered in Florida March 3–5.
If Christ had not been raised
To confess Christ crucified is not to ignore the resurrection.