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‘Laborers for Your vineyard’: Servants of the church installed
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, LCMS president, installs various board members after he was installed into his sixth term as LCMS president on Sept. 18 in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus at...
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Campus clips: Synod schools look back, ahead
Students place American flags in the Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW) Chapel Courtyard on Sept. 10 in observance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. (LCMS/CUW) The monthly “Campus Clips”...
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Nourishing children’s faith through worship
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Rudy, kantor at Grace Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Tenn., plays organ, and Jonathan Busarow, executive artistic director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, directs a special...
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Church worker wellness: Love for Christ, love for one another
The Rev. Miguel Barcelos, associate pastor of First Lutheran Church in Boston, joins congregation members during a ‘Friendsgiving” event in November 2023. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By James Baneck I was...
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Webinar to tackle myths about missionaries
(From left) The Rev. Adam Lehman and the Rev. James Neuendorf, LCMS missionaries to the LCMS Latin America and the Caribbean region, walk while making visits in Ponce, Puerto Rico, in 2022. Lehman is a...
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Church worker appreciation begins in October
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) There are many reasons to love the month of October: apple-picking, hayrides, cool nights, crisp days and yes, Reformation Day! Another reason to love October is that it kicks...
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Fellowship recognized between LCMS and Lutheran Mission–Australia
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison (left) and LM–A President Rev. Dr. Matthew Anker sign the official protocol document laying out the framework for fellowship between the LCMS and LM–A on...
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Save the date: National March for Life
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) It was clear at the beginning, and it is just as clear today: God loves life. His proper work supports and upholds it, and it is because of His love and life-giving work that...
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‘CelebraZion’: Celebrating 100 years of LCMS Hispanic ministry
Deaconesses and pastors depart behind the cross during the recessional for the opening Divine Service of the Hispanic National Convention on July 28 in Irvine, Calif. (Krysia Heimer) By Cheryl Magness...
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‘The arms of Jesus’: Responding to Tropical Storm Lala
The roof of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, sustained damage from Tropical Storm Lala on Aug. 16. (Courtesy of Mitchell Gowen) By Mary Henrichs When the Rev. Mitchell...
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Campus clips: Kicking off a new academic year
(Unsplash/Dylan Gillis) The monthly “Campus Clips” column includes brief reports submitted by LCMS day schools, campus ministries, universities and seminaries. Keeping students connected Moving away to...
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September ‘LW’: Storing up God’s Word
Why — and how — do we memorize Scripture? While most Christians acknowledge the importance of storing up God’s Word in their hearts (see Psalm 119:11), few understand truly why they do it or how to go...
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Ministry to the Armed Forces: Serving those who serve
(LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) In the photo above, volunteers from the Operation Barnabas chapter at Peace Lutheran Church in Camarillo, Calif., visit with passersby attending the Wings Over Camarillo Air...
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Leaders trained for ‘Created Male and Female’ retreats
By Mary Henrichs On July 13–14, 10 pastors and mental health counselors gathered at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) International Center in St. Louis for leadership training on a retreat...
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Deaconesses gather for learning, renewal
Attendees at the 2026 Concordia Deaconess Conference (CDC) take part in “Conversation Cafe,” an activity in which participants periodically change table groups in order to get to know each other better...
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PALS facilitators gather for training, collaboration
The Rev. Jonathan Manor, director of PALS, talks to the Rev. Steve and Calie Vera during the 2026 PALS Facilitators Conference. Steve Vera serves as pastor of King of Kings Lutheran Church, Mountain...
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Three leaders installed at International Center
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison installs, from left, Michelle Bauman, the Rev. Charles Varsogea and the Rev. Daniel Galchutt at the LCMS International Center in July. (LCMS/Frank Kohn) On...
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Delegates debate, worship, receive Gospel comfort
LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford By Cheryl Magness During the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), held July 18–23 in Phoenix, the Rev. Jared Melius, ordained voting delegate from...
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Applications open for National Offering matching grants
Worshipers participate in the opening Divine Service at the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Phoenix on July 18. The theme of the 2026–2029 National Offering is...
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LCMS church planting ‘indebted to Lutheran theology’
Zachary and Jennifer Hansen, lay members of the church planting team at Word of Life Lutheran Church in Syracuse, Neb., speak during a July 20 presentation on church planting at the 2026 LCMS...
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