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October ‘LW’: Difficult teachings of the Bible

The October issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up difficult teachings of the Bible.

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.

From the mission field: Partners in the Lord’s song

Updates about LCMS mission work around the world.

Synod officers to be installed in St. Louis

The service of installation will take place in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.

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.

Delegates adopt multiple resolutions on church and culture

The resolutions covered issues of racism, abortion, vaccines and more.

Synod convention calls for new Lutheran academic standards

Delegates also adopted resolutions that commend Lutheran schools, address church worker student debt, encourage family devotions and recommend youth ministry resources.

Delegates elect 21 members to five Synod boards

The ordained, commissioned and lay members will serve on boards of the LCMS and its entities.

LCMS convention adopts eight National Witness resolutions

The resolutions address church planting, mission to U.S. immigrant communities, multi-congregation parish support, church worker wellness and more.

Connect with ‘Set Apart to Serve’ at convention

Set Apart to Serve, the LCMS church work recruitment initiative, will have a significant and visible presence at this summer’s Synod convention in Milwaukee.

Resurrection courage: The future is already written

All the crosses and trials that afflict us today will be left in the grave at the Resurrection.

Official notice: Audits and summary budgets (March 2023)

Audits and summary budgets are available for the LCMS, LCEF, the LCMS Foundation, all 35 LCMS districts and Concordia Publishing House.

LHM float wins award at Rose Parade

The float from Lutheran Hour Ministries — titled “A New Day with Jesus” — was awarded the Tournament of Roses Director Award.

Every One His Witness expands online access

Every One His Witness (E1HW) is now available at no cost to anyone who registers at the E1HW website.

LCMS International Center marks 175th anniversary of Synod

On April 26, 1847, representatives from 14 Lutheran congregations in the U.S. signed the constitution of Die Deutsche Evangelisch-Lutherische Synode von Missouri, Ohio und andern Staaten, which became The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).