Disaster Response

CUNE students assist with storm cleanup

A severe storm on Aug. 9 caused damage on the CUNE campus and throughout the city of Seward.

From the mission field: Typhoon recovery in Taiwan

Typhoon Danas made landfall in Chiayi County, Taiwan, on July 6.

LWML convention draws thousands, pledges millions

The 41st Biennial LWML Convention was held in Omaha June 26–29 under the theme “Growing in God’s Grace.”

Tornado hits Lutheran camp in Oklahoma

The response is ongoing after an EF-1 tornado hit Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, Okla., on June 18.

Multiple LCMS groups assist with tornado response

A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.

Recovery begins after St. Louis tornado

The tornado, an EF3, left a long trail of destruction across St. Louis and into Illinois.

‘Unbelievable’ loss: Historic First Lutheran finds strength in God, church

The Eaton fire is the second most destructive wildfire in California history.

‘Holding to God’s promises’: Wildfires in California

No congregation or school of the LCMS has burned down, but members of many LCMS churches were affected.

Support the response to wildfires in California

LCMS Disaster Response is walking alongside the Pacific Southwest District and its congregations to assist with the response.

California fires threaten churches, displace members

The fires broke out on Jan. 7, resulting in widespread damage and evacuations.

‘Christ is our foundation’: Hurricane recovery continues in North Carolina

Hurricane Helene came ashore in September 2024, leaving widespread damage across the southeastern United States.

Obituary: Alice Brauer, former LCMS missionary to India

Brauer died in Vellore, India, on Sept. 30.

Hurricane Helene: Amid heartache, abiding peace

As Hurricane Milton threatens, recovery from Hurricane Helene continues.

Hurricane Helene response: Initial assessment underway

Multiple LCMS districts and organizations will partner on the response.

‘A salvation plan’: Flood recovery in Brazil

The Rio Grande do Sul region is home to the largest Lutheran population in Brazil.

A ‘wall of water’: Iowa floods strike three LCMS congregations

A response to the June 22 flooding is underway.