KFUO to host March for Life president

For the Jan. 18 “Free to be Faithful” program, Jeanne Mancini shares plans for the Jan. 27 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

Photo gallery: Liberty Conference and the Great Mustache Shave-Off

“Liberty,” the 2017 National LCMS Campus Ministry Conference, was Jan. 4-6 on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, Md. “The Mustache Resolution” was also settled between LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and LCMS Montana District President Rev. Terry Forke.

Kids in the Divine Service: Lent and Easter

LCMS Worship offers Kids in the Divine Service bulletin inserts for Lent and Easter for the Lutheran Service Book.

Photo essay: Out of the Blue

Photos give a glimpse of brand-new mission work in Belize.

Reformation Relevance: Faith, Hope and Love

At the beginning of this Reformation anniversary year, we share this excerpt from a sermon by Martin Luther.

‘Dear Health-Care Professional Taking Care of My Mom with Alzheimer’s’

DiLeone will share her experiences as a daughter who shared the journey through Alzheimer’s disease with her mother.

Free resources can help congregations celebrate 500th Reformation anniversary

The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is an excellent opportunity for congregations to proclaim the Gospel in their communities.

In January’s ‘Lutheran Witness’

In conjunction with the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., this edition previews life-related issues.

LCMS college, university enrollment dips by 1,590 students

The combined 2016 fall enrollment of 35,717 for the Synod’s 10 colleges and universities falls for the first time in 24 years.

Congregational Anniversaries (January 2017)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries

In Memoriam (January 2017)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Pro-life icon Jean Garton memorial set for Jan. 21

The co-founder and president emeritus of Lutherans For Life died Dec. 23 at the age of 87.

Betty Duda, 84, was former LWML president

The Synod leader died peacefully Dec. 24, after entering hospice care a few days earlier.

Items wanted, available (January 2017)

Available this month are an alb, Advent candles and hymnals.

Official Notice: updates from LCMS districts (January 2017)

Updates on church workers, congregations and schools from LCMS district presidents.

Official Notice: colloquies (January 2017)

A listing of those who have completed teacher or pastor colloquies in the Synod.