A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.
Missouri District
Recovery begins after St. Louis tornado
The tornado, an EF3, left a long trail of destruction across St. Louis and into Illinois.
Rajek installed as OIM executive director
Rajek previously served as director of the LCMS Eurasia region.
Specialized Care conference offers practical, theological insight
Specialized Care workers extend their congregation’s Word and Sacrament ministry by providing spiritual care to those in unique circumstances.
District presidents hold first meeting of triennium
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.
18,000 Lutherans SHINE! in Missouri and Illinois
The servant event was co-sponsored by the LCMS Missouri and Northern Illinois Districts from April 14 to 23.
COP welcomes new members
The COP also thanked outgoing COP Chairman Rev. Dr. David P. E. Maier for his service.
Hagan elected to third term in Missouri
The LCMS Missouri District’s 21st convention was held June 12–14 in Columbia, Mo.
LCMS pastor cares for first responders after Amtrak derailment
The train, which was carrying 275 passengers and 12 crew members, derailed in Mendon, Mo., about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City.
‘March on the Arch’ draws hundreds in support of life
The day began with a prayer service at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
‘The kingdom ours remaineth’: Member of Augusta church loses wife in tornado
A historic outbreak of tornadoes on Dec. 10 and 11 impacted communities across eight states, damaged an LCMS church and killed a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Augusta, Mo.
Obituary: Rev. Dr. Frazier Norton Odom, former interim executive director of LCMS Black Ministry
The Rev. Dr. Frazier Norton Odom, former interim executive director of Black Ministry for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, died on April 20 at the age of 83.
St. Louis-area Lutherans ‘March on the Arch’
The event, organized by the Coalition for Life–St. Louis, saw its largest turnout ever in 2020.
‘Every One His Witness’ extends reach with new Spanish language edition
The new edition expands the program’s usefulness to Spanish-speaking congregations, pastors and laypeople in both the United States and abroad.
Lutherans provide rapid response to Midwest tornadoes
In the wake of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the Midwest, the LCMS Central Illinois and Missouri districts’ Lutheran Early Response Teams are preparing to help their neighbors.
‘Bells still are chiming and calling’: Damaged LCMS churches carry out ministry while working to rebuild
Three historic LCMS congregations are rebuilding following catastrophic losses earlier this year.
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