The November issue of The Lutheran Witness provides an update on how the various offices at the IC are accomplishing the tasks set before them.
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Resource provides history of Lutheran World Federation
The booklet is available as a free download.
Marks of the church: May ‘LW’
The seven marks of the church help identify faithful Lutheran churches around the world.
God’s abundant grace: A sermon from Luther
A sermon of Martin Luther from April 6, 1541, is translated by LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.
Respect for Marriage Act: Misnamed law threatens religious liberty
On Dec. 13, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.
Right administration of the sacraments
The true “marks” of the church are evident to all and provide sufficient grounds to identify the presence of true fellowship.
‘Making Disciples for Life’: Staying awake in a world asleep
The Making Disciples for Life fall conference took place Oct. 10–12 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.
Resurrection courage: Ours in Christ
A message from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison. president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Church and culture: A call to repentance
Much of what we see today in society results from philosophies and teachings that elevate humanity and thereby eliminate God and His Law.
New video series explores ‘Life Together as Synod’
The series considers what it means to be part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with the Rev. Zabdi Lopez
The Rev. Zabdi Lopez discusses bilingual ministry in Woodburn, Ore.
Historic LCMS church destroyed by fire during annual Oktoberfest
The cause of the fire, which occurred on Sunday, Sept. 19, is still unknown.
‘Una Sancta’: June/July ‘Witness’
The June/July issue of The Lutheran Witness explores what it means to be “the one, holy Christian and apostolic Church.”
‘In sickness and in health’: May ‘Lutheran Witness’
The issue explains how to keep Christ at the center of the wedding day and how Christ cares for His Bride, the church.
Holy Week/Easter media kit released for congregational use
The kit is designed to allow each parish to customize it with local information and details.