In February, University Lutheran Chapel in College Station, Texas, held its annual retreat at Camp Lone Star.
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DCEs hold biennial gathering
An award ceremony honoring DCEs for outstanding service was held during the conference.
‘We will get up’: St. Paul, Dallas, damaged by fire
St. Paul’s sanctuary and furnishings were completely destroyed by a fire the evening of Jan. 29.
Mission boards prepare for convention
The LCMS Boards for International Mission (BIM) and National Mission (BNM) met via Zoom on Jan. 28 and 29, respectively.
SLED expands to early childhood
The School Leadership Development Project, or SLED, exists to identify, recruit and equip educators to serve as leaders in their schools.
Candidates announced for Synod president, first and regional vice-presidents
The nominations processes for the offices of president, first vice-president and regional vice-presidents for the 2026 LCMS convention have been completed.
Road to convention: Lining up convention business
Part 3 of a series by LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias about the 2026 LCMS convention.
Campus clips: Collaboration, service and a tuition guarantee
Updates from LCMS universities and seminaries.
Mohr indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury found reasonable cause to indict Michael Mohr.
Update on Mohr roster status
A pastoral letter from President Harrison regarding the suspension and resignation of Michael Mohr from the ordained roster of the LCMS.
False report in St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has released a false story about the LCMS president.
Lutheran Academic Standards near completion
The standards, which were called for by the 2023 LCMS convention, offer guidance for integrating Lutheran identity into the teaching of history, English/language arts, science, mathematics and fine arts.
Family Ministry releases new resources
The resources include materials for family devotions and Bible study.
‘Gospel at the center’: LCMS Disaster Response update
Over the last three years, LCMS Disaster Response has awarded almost $3.5 million in domestic grants and more than $1 million in grants to assist global partner churches.
Youth Gathering survey reflects teens’ faith, concerns
The survey has been conducted at every Gathering since the first one in 1980.
