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Black Clergy Caucus celebrates past, looks to future

The theme of the Black Clergy Caucus Fall Conference was “Empowering and Advancing the Next Generation.”

Set Apart to Serve hosts deaconess program leaders

The gathering included leaders from LCMS institutions that certify LCMS deaconesses.

National Mission offers life grant application training

The training will provide helpful guidance in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.

‘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.

Operations manager, LCMS Youth Ministry

The position is based at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis.

District presidents hold first meeting of triennium

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Council of Presidents met in St. Louis Sept. 16–19.

Resources teach about life in the womb

The resources, developed by LCMS Life Ministry, utilize age-appropriate content and activities to teach about God’s development of a child in the womb from conception to birth.

Million Dollar Life Match adds another million

In addition to more funding, the matching grant program now has expanded eligibility.

‘Connected’: Lutheran schools week resources available

National Lutheran Schools Week is set for Jan. 21–27, 2024.

Participants needed for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreat

A pilot project for parents will help develop resources related to sexual identity/orientation.

Mission boards hold last meetings of quadrennium

The boards next meet Sept. 14 and 15 in St. Louis.

Lutherans in Maui assist with fire response

Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School in Kahului, Maui, was not directly impacted by the fire, but the church is assisting with the response.

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.”

National Mission installs managing directors

The directors will oversee the areas of Human Care and Ministerial Support; Church Planting, Renewal and Support; and Congregations and Districts for the LCMS Office of National Mission.

Youth take part in leadership training

YouthLead is a youth leadership training retreat hosted by LCMS Youth Ministry.

Galchutt and Frese installed in St. Louis

The Rev. Daniel M. Galchutt serves as executive director of the LCMS Office of National Mission, and the Rev. Michael N. Frese serves as deputy director of LCMS Church Relations—Office of the President.