A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT)
Recovery begins after St. Louis tornado
The tornado, an EF3, left a long trail of destruction across St. Louis and into Illinois.
‘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.
A ‘wall of water’: Iowa floods strike three LCMS congregations
A response to the June 22 flooding is underway.
Mock disaster provides training ground for volunteers
In April, Lutherans in North Carolina participated in a Lutheran Early Response Team training event.
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.
‘The Lord is near’: Maui fire recovery continues
The Maui response exemplifies the Synod working together to help a Lutheran church and school be the light of Christ in their community.
Delegates unanimously pass three resolutions on mercy
The resolutions call for raising awareness of human trafficking, encouraging pastoral care for those who suffer from mental illness, and giving thanks for LCMS Disaster Response’s faithful work.
Register now for Disaster Response conference
The 2023 conference will be held in St. Louis Sept. 6–8 under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response.”
Spring break servants: College students help homeowners rebuild from Hurricane Ian
The Synod partnered with the LCMS Florida-Georgia District and Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Fla., to host three one-week volunteer deployments.
LCMS groups respond to Selma tornado
The Jan. 12 tornado was part of a larger storm system that affected dozens of counties in Alabama and Georgia.
Lutheran Early Response Team: ‘Going the distance’ in a disaster
Volunteers are still needed to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
LERT volunteers help with hurricane cleanup
A team began working out of Lakeside Lutheran Church in Venice, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 10.
Hurricane Ian supply distribution begins
The first shipments of supplies have begun arriving at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Fla.
Volunteers needed in Florida
A Lutheran Early Response Team camp at Zion Lutheran Church in Fort Myers, Fla., will be up and running soon.
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