The September “Journal of Lutheran Mission” highlights the Synod’s opportunities to walk with other confessional churches around the world.
History, heritage surround Synod leaders’ installation
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and others elected to LCMS posts this year are installed Sept. 10 in St. Louis.
Photo essay: Extending Mercy in Kenya
The first LCMS Mercy Medical Team in Lodwar, Kenya, treats 1,861 people over five days in June.
LCMS and LCP Encouraged by Agreement
On June 8, 2016, the Rev. Antonio Reyes, president of The Lutheran Church in the Philippines (LCP), and the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), signed a protocol agreement encouraging and strengthening the official…
Rev. Dr. Robert King, 94, was longtime LCMS officer
A funeral service for King — who died Sept. 6 — is held Sept. 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson City, Mo.
Catechism ‘Explanation’ revision ready for review
A first draft of the revised “Explanation” to “Luther’s Small Catechism” is mailed to congregations and rostered church workers for feedback by Oct. 31.
‘Called to Vote’ offers Christian approach to elections
The downloadable study is designed to “spark thoughtful and biblical conversation about voting in a democracy and our duty as Christian citizens.”
September ‘Witness’ addresses women and the Church
The issue tackles questions such as “Should women be drafted?” and “Why doesn’t the LCMS ordain women?”
Webinar explains new overtime regulations
Webinar provides information regarding the impact of new overtime regulations on districts, congregations, schools and other religious organizations.
Congregational Anniversaries (September 2016)
Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.
Reformation Relevance: How Christians should regard Moses
Martin Luther proclaims the Law and the Gospel as the lenses through which every Christian can read and properly understand the Bible.
‘Eyes of Life’ presents voice for life-issues discussion
Visitors to eyesoflife.org encounter others’ life stories and may post their own.
Higher Things summer conferences draw 2,700 participants
Young people from seven countries gather for three Higher Things summer conferences under the theme “Bread of Life.”
NLSA accredits 127 Lutheran schools
National Lutheran School Accreditation commissioners accredit Lutheran schools for 2016.
Harrison reflects on convention: ‘I’ve never seen anything like it’
Synod President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison also offers thoughts on the importance of confessing Christ in a shifting society.

