Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs)

Multiple LCMS groups assist with tornado response

A damaging storm system went through parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky on May 16.

Board of Directors discusses RSOs, budget, CUS, more

The February meeting of the BOD was held in Ann Arbor, Mich.

March on the Arch: St. Louis area Lutherans turn out for life

The need to rally for the pro-life cause has increased in Missouri since Amendment 3 was passed in November 2024.

Connection points: Forming youth in the faith

There are several organizations that walk beside LCMS congregations, families and schools to to help form youth in the Christian faith.

LEA honors top educators

Dr. Mary Scott, executive director and CEO at Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif., was selected to receive the Christus Magister award, LEA’s highest honor.

Registration open for ‘Dying Well in Christ’

“Dying Well in Christ: A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End” is set for July 7–9 on the campus of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.

‘His is the victory’: Lutherans confess Christ at March for Life

The 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C., was the third since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.

‘Partners in ministry’: LCEF holds annual meeting

The meeting was the first under a streamlined representational structure.

‘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.

Debt relief for the church’s workers

MinistryFOCUS offers grants to pastors, teachers, directors of Christian education and other rostered LCMS church workers.

Hurricane Helene response: Initial assessment underway

Multiple LCMS districts and organizations will partner on the response.

SAS summer update: On the road

Set Apart to Serve (SAS) is the ongoing church work recruitment initiative of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Celebrating life: Pro-life advocates meet to discuss post-Dobbs strategies

LCMS Life Ministry was invited to participate in the first Celebrate Life Weekend, held in June to mark the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022.

Mock disaster provides training ground for volunteers

In April, Lutherans in North Carolina participated in a Lutheran Early Response Team training event.

Official notice: RSO update (July 2024)

A listing of new LCMS Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs), those whose RSO status has been renewed, and those whose RSO status has been removed.

Applications open for national development grants

Applications will be accepted between June 1 and Aug. 1.