The Rev. Matthew Anker, president of Lutheran Mission–Australia, addresses The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod convention following the passage of Res. 5-02 on July 21 while the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Shaw, director of LCMS Church Relations, looks on. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention
LCMS paves the way for full fellowship with Lutheran Mission–Australia

On Tuesday afternoon, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in convention unanimously approved Res. 5-02, thus laying the groundwork for a full recognition of fellowship with Lutheran Mission–Australia.

Archbishop Joseph Ochola Omolo of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya presents during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Phoenix on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention
‘We are not alone’: Kenya’s archbishop greets LCMS convention

The Rev. Joseph Ochola Omolo, archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya, addressed the LCMS in convention on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, expressing solidarity and offering words of encouragement and appreciation to the assembled delegates.

Resources
Doctrine, pastoral office, abortion among topics of new CTCR documents

The 2023 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) gave the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations a record number of assignments.

News
Created Male and Female Task Force wraps up work

The task force will report on its work, which began in 2019, to the 2026 LCMS convention.

News
CTCR adopts report on Lutheran education

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met May 1–3 in St. Louis.

National News
New Washington law targets seal of confessional

Pastors refusing to comply with the law could face a yearlong prison sentence and fines up to $5,000.

Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Robert T. Kuhn, former LCMS president

Kuhn died on March 1 at the age of 87.

News
CTCR meets under new leadership, approves ‘Mission and Ministry’ document

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met Oct. 3–4 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

News
Close, closed, close[d] Communion: Three words, one meaning

The Synod in convention has spoken clearly to this issue on many occasions, including in 2023, when it adopted Res. 5-09 by 88.9%.

Events
Lutherans meet in D.C. to discuss church and state

The event was sponsored by the LCMS Office of the President and Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

Resources
Resource provides history of Lutheran World Federation

The booklet is available as a free download.

News
A look back: The ‘Walkout’

In observance of the 50th anniversary of Reporter, this column will include short snippets of Reporter history.

Resources
CTCR releases end-of-life update, begins work of new triennium

The new report follows and expands on the CTCR’s previous work on end-of-life issues.

News
District presidents hold first meeting of triennium

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.

News
Synod officers, board members installed in St. Louis

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.

Delegates queue to speak to Res. 4-06 on Thursday, Aug. 3, on the floor of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Milwaukee. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
Convention
Convention encourages in-person worship, recognizes 50th anniversary of ‘Walkout’

Life Together resolutions address in-person worship, the 50th anniversary of the Concordia Seminary ‘Walkout,’ the ‘Koinonia program, ‘Himnario Luterano’ and the Synod’s mission priorities.

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