The Eaton fire is the second most destructive wildfire in California history.
Disaster Response
‘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.
‘God is with them’: Wildfire response in Chile
Over the past few months, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has followed through with its strategic disaster response plan for the area.
Mock disaster provides training ground for volunteers
In April, Lutherans in North Carolina participated in a Lutheran Early Response Team training event.
Brazil flood response continues
Earlier this year, unprecedented floods destroyed property and displaced thousands of people in the Rio Grande do Sul region in Brazil.
‘By the Mercies of God’: Putting the church’s gifts to work
Stories of mercy provide a small glimpse of how the generosity of God’s people is making a difference around the world.
From the mission field – Recovery in Ethiopia
Rebuilding is well underway after a 2021 flood in Ethiopia.
Lutherans extend ‘hand of God’ after Nebraska tornadoes
Within two days of the tornadoes, Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) volunteers started arriving on the scene.
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