The deadline for submitting your congregation’s application to be in the second cohort of the “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” project has been extended to Nov. 20.
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2026 Convention Proceedings now available
Convention Proceedings 2026 — the official record of the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) — is now available online in downloadable PDF format.
Campus clips: A ribbon-cutting, refurbished organ, mock trial and more
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
November ‘Witness’ explores church planting
Lutherans understand well that the church “is not simply the result of mission. It is also the launching point for more mission.”
Preparation strengthens response to Isaias
Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Fla.
Specialized spiritual care: Bringing Christ’s love to all
The 2026 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Conference was held Sept. 24–25 in St. Louis.
Boards hold first meetings of new triennium
The LCMS Board for National Mission, Board for International Mission, Board of Directors and Council of Presidents met in St. Louis in September.
Fluegge to serve as LHF executive director
Lutheran Heritage Foundation, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, is dedicated to translating and publishing books of the Lutheran faith in the languages of the world.
‘Engage’: Living water of the Gospel
The Fall issue of Lutherans Engage the World includes stories from New Mexico, Kenya, South Africa and the United States.
From the mission field: Expanding in Peru
Under the FORO model, LCMS international mission efforts are supported through shared partnerships.
‘Laborers for Your vineyard’: Servants of the church installed
A service of installation for the LCMS president and other officers and board members took place on Sept. 18 in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Campus clips: Synod schools look back, ahead
Updates from LCMS schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Nourishing children’s faith through worship
The work of the 12 congregations that make up the pilot cohort of the Synod’s “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” program is underway, with applications currently being accepted for a second cohort.
Church worker wellness: Love for Christ, love for one another
Pastors and their congregation members are fellow redeemed children of God who care for and love one another in Christ Jesus.
Fellowship recognized between LCMS and Lutheran Mission–Australia
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LM–A President Rev. Dr. Matthew Anker signed the official protocol document during the LM–A convention in August.
Save the date: National March for Life
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison invites you to join him in at the 2027 National March for Life in Washington, D.C.