The Gathering will take place July 19–23, 2025, in New Orleans, under the theme ENDURE.
National Mission
Fall ‘Engage’: Gospel for all times
The Fall 2024 issue of ‘Lutherans Engage the World’ explores how Lutherans are sharing the Gospel in both good times and bad.
Campus clips: Confessing the faith on campus and beyond
Updates from LCMS campus ministries, universities and seminaries.
Summit considers blessings, challenges of smaller congregations
The summit is one outcome of 2023 Resolution 1–02A, which calls for aiding small congregations and multi-congregation pastors and parishes.
‘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.
Applications open for national development grants
Applications will be accepted between June 1 and Aug. 1.
God’s design for sexuality: Starting the conversation
In 2019 and 2023, the LCMS convention passed resolutions calling on the church to “address sexual orientation and gender identity issues” through intentional conversations.
Lutherans give witness to life and Christ
The March on the Arch is the largest annual pro-life demonstration in the St. Louis region.
In His image: Two sexes, one humanity
The differences between men and women are not something to apologize for but to celebrate.
YouthLead: Finding identity in Christ
Youth leaders gathered for training Feb. 29–March 3 at the Pallottine Renewal Center in St. Louis.
Hybrid conference a ‘joyful conversation’ about stewardship
There is no cost to attend the conference, which offers both online and in-person options.
Schiebel grant program supports black, inner-urban context
The grant program is funded by the Rev. Dr. William A. Schiebel Endowment.
Job board connects Lutheran educators, schools
LCMS School Ministry recently launched the Lutheran Career Board as a place for LCMS schools to post open teaching positions.
‘An attitude of lifelong service’: Servant Event registration now open
Events will begin as early as March and continue through August.