Tropical Storm Lala went through the area of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, on Sunday, Aug. 16.
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Campus clips: Kicking off a new academic year
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Ministry to the Armed Forces: Serving those who serve
A recent event in Camarillo, Calif., provided an opportunity for a local Operation Barnabas chapter to use a canopy it developed with assistance from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces.
Leaders trained for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreats
The retreat model will serve parents whose children struggle with sexual and/or gender identity confusion.
PALS facilitators gather for training, collaboration
PALS assists new pastors and their families with the transition from seminary to parish life.
Delegates debate, worship, receive Gospel comfort
Christ’s message of Gospel forgiveness was apparent in ways big and small as more than 1,300 delegates — and hundreds more guests, both national and international — descended on downtown Phoenix July 18–23 for the 2026 LCMS convention under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed.”
Applications open for National Offering matching grants
The deadline for the first application window is Sept. 15.
LCMS church planting ‘indebted to Lutheran theology’
LCMS Church Planting’s locally driven, lay-focused approach to church planting was affirmed at the 2026 LCMS convention in Phoenix with the adoption of Resolution 1-07A: “To Increase Church Planting at the Parish Level.”
Convention takes action on electoral circuits, leadership structure, regulation of agencies
In July, the LCMS in convention made changes to its electoral circuit parameters, restructured a couple of its leadership positions and made changes to its agency regulation.
‘Pray for the churches’: Join international church bodies in year of prayer
LCMS Church Relations has created a yearlong schedule, beginning Aug. 2 or anytime, for congregations and individuals to pray for two church bodies by name each week.
Set Apart to Serve: Listening to our young men
Hear what some young LCMS men are saying about the church, vocation, sacrifice and service.
Campus clips: God’s gift of music
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Convention adopts ‘Modern Day Martyrdom’ resolution
The resolution calls for giving thanks to God for the steadfast faith of martyred brothers and sisters in Christ and encourages parish pastors to prepare their congregations to stay faithful.
2026 LCMS convention news – Thursday, July 23
The fifth and final day of the convention included unfinished business and an Itinerarium.
2026 LCMS convention recap video
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod concluded on July 23, 2026. Highlights of the week included the recognition of fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia and Lutheran Mission–Australia, the decision to keep the current process for the election of the LCMS president, and the reconstitution of the Commission on Worship.
Meet your delegates
As we say goodbye to Phoenix, get to know five of the delegates who represented their home districts at convention.
