With the recent Thrivent announcement to reconsider their Choice Dollars® Program, the LCMS is encouraged to learn that Thrivent is beginning to recognize the serious concern its members have when their choice dollars are stewarded toward organizations such as Planned Parenthood that directly support the abortion industry and the killing of unborn children.
Statements
LCMS issues statement about Thrivent Choice Dollars®
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is deeply concerned by the news that Thrivent Financial has recognized Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota as a potential recipient of funding through its Thrivent Choice Dollars grant program.
Missouri Synod encourages gifts on ‘Giving Tuesday’
ST. LOUIS, December 2, 2013—One day to go! With the launch of its “Give Graciously, Give Globally” campaign, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is joining the second annual “Giving Tuesday” effort held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and asking people around the world to make a difference through charitable giving on a single day.
LCMS Releases Statement on Scouting
Congregations advised to make own decisions on Boy Scouts involvement
Missouri Synod president issues letter to congregations on scouting
Harrison’s counsel: participation in scouting is matter for individual congregations
Unifying Solutions
LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison reflects on this summer’s Synod convention in St. Louis and where the Church is going from here.
Worldwide witness, support for national mission, church relations among key actions on day four of business at LCMS convention
For Immediate Release Contact: Vicki Biggs, 314-996-1236, 314-556-3829 (cell), @theLCMS, @LCMSConvention ST. LOUIS, July 24,…
Mercy works, women in combat, Specific Ministry Pastor program key actions on third day of business at LCMS convention
On the third full day of business at the 65th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, dozens of resolution came before the delegates, including those having to do with women serving in combat, upholding the church’s extensive network of mercy ministry partners, managing the Specific Ministry Pastor program, election of officers for Synod entities, and housekeeping relative to church structure and ecclesiastical oversight.
Upholding Marriage: God’s Plan and Gift
A statement by the Rev. Bart Day, executive director, Office of National Mission
LCMS joins in releasing “An Affirmation of Marriage”
ST. LOUIS, June 6, 2013—Seeking to provide clarity and express mutual agreement on what Scripture teaches about marriage and sexuality, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod released “An Affirmation of Marriage” May 24 that also is signed by leaders of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), Lutheran Church—Canada (LCC) and the North American Lutheran Church (NALC).
An Affirmation of Marriage
“An Affirmation of Marriage” – A statement by the Anglican Church in North America, Lutheran Church-Canada, North American Lutheran Church and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Boy Scouts of America: What the Policy Change Means
A statement by the Rev. Bart Day, Executive Director, Office of National Mission On Thursday,…
Missouri Synod President signs joint statement on proposed changes to Boy Scout membership policy
ST. LOUIS, May 23, 2013 — The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), joined 49 leaders of religious organizations in the United States in signing a statement that was sent yesterday to Boy Scouts of America imploring the organization to retain its current membership policy.
Boy Scouts of America: Why the Proposed Policy Change Matters
Western culture is at a crucial moment in history. After 103 years of existence, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) may vote to change drastically its membership policy. For those who may be unaware, the BSA, in recent months, has discussed allowing both gay Scouts and Scout leaders into its organization.
LCMS participates in ecumenical summit on biblical marriage, sexuality
ST. LOUIS, May 14, 2013—A landmark ecumenical summit on “Biblical Teaching on Marriage and Sexuality” featuring church leaders from the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC), North American Lutheran Church (NALC) and The Lutheran Church―Missouri Synod (LCMS).took place May 3-5, 2013, at Church of the Holy Communion, Dallas.
The Kermit Gosnell Verdict: Implications for Pro-Life Lutheran Christians
After a nine-week trial, which included weeks of graphic testimony, a Pennsylvania jury found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of three of four counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of babies who were born alive, but who died after their spinal cords were severed in procedures Gosnell called “abortions.”
