Seminaries hold online-only Call Day services

The two LCMS seminaries held virtual Call Day services on April 28 (CSL) and April 29 (CTSFW) due to COVID-19 restrictions, issuing a total of 189 calls and assignments as thousands of people watched online from around the globe.  

Quick reference guide available for times of disaster

The easy-to-use guide offers advice on what to do before, during and after a tragedy or disaster.

Grants assist church workers impacted by pandemic

As of April 30, $321,452 had been distributed in 229 grants to workers across the Synod.

Ways to show your gratitude and support for church workers

Suggestions for ways to show your gratitude and support for your pastors, teachers, church musicians, deaconesses and other church workers.

President Harrison encourages support for church workers

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison encourages congregational members to support and thank their church workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jesus Is Lord Mission crosses $3 million in giving to international mission

The milestone was reached with JILM’s recent gift of $40,000 for LCMS mission and ministry work in Sri Lanka, Russia and Romania.

Position announcement: Head of School, Concordia International School Shanghai

Concordia International School Shanghai seeks a new head of school.

Positions (May 2020)

Positions are available with the Concordia University System.

Official notice: Colloquies (May 2020)

A listing of those who have completed — or submitted applications for — teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (May 2020)

A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Official notice: LCMS districts (May 2020)

Updates from LCMS districts.

Items wanted, available (May 2020)

Available this month is a Wurlitzer organ.

Congregational Anniversaries (May 2020)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

In Memoriam (May 2020)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers

From the mission field – Updates on COVID-19

OIM executive director encourages missionaries; LCMS funds grants for coronavirus awareness.