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New lay missionaries prepare to deploy
(From left) New missionaries Aaron Reith, Hannah Hester and Abigail Young hold their certificates after completing missionary orientation at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis on Nov. 15, 2024....
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California fires threaten churches, displace members
A firefighter battles the Palisades fire as it burns a structure in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, Jan. 7. (AP/Ethan Swope) By Cheryl Magness On Jan. 7, a series of...
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CUW ‘Hesed’ program serves adults with disabilities
Kelly Osowski (center), director of the Hesed program at Concordia University, Wisconsin, works with Hesed students in October 2024. (CUW/Andrea Michel) By Kali Thiel It was when Linda Samuel’s son,...
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Support the response to wildfires in California
The wildfires that began in Los Angeles County, California, earlier this week continue to inflict widespread damage and suffering throughout the Los Angeles area. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod...
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‘Christ is Risen Indeed’: Theme announced for 2026 convention
Plans are underway for the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), set for July 18–23, 2026, in Phoenix. The convention theme will be “Christ is Risen Indeed,” based on 1...
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January ‘Witness’: The two kingdoms
Lutherans join other pro-life advocates in marching for life in Springfield, Ill., on March 21, 2023. The intersection of church and state is the theme of the January 2025 issue of The Lutheran...
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Winter ‘Engage’: Christ’s light during trials
Damage from Hurricane Helene is seen in North Carolina in November 2024. The Winter 2025 issue of Lutherans Engage the World includes a story about the hurricane response. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) “I...
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From the mission field: Church plant in Germany
The Rev. Jonah Domenichelli distributes the Sacrament to members of Spangdahlem Evangelical Lutheran Church in Germany in September 2024. (Isabella Domenichelli) This month’s report comes from the Rev....
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Commissioned colloquy manual gets major update
A mural at the entrance to Word of Life Lutheran School in St. Louis features Luther’s seal. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) An updated policy manual for commissioned minister colloquy in The Lutheran...
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Campus clips: Highlighting teaching excellence
Dr. Steve Wente plays organ in the Chapel of our Lord at Concordia University, Chicago, River Forest, Ill., in 2014. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) This monthly column includes brief reports submitted by...
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The LCMS Board for International Mission (BIM), Council of Presidents (COP), Board for National Mission (BNM) and Board of Directors (BOD) held their regularly scheduled fall meetings in November. BIM...
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‘Holding to God’s promises’: Wildfires in California
Damage from the Palisades fire is seen on Jan. 13 in Pacific Palisades, Calif. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford) By Sarah Hjulberg LOS ANGELES — On Jan. 7 some of the worst wildfires in California history broke...
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All Nations Council holds first meeting
From left, the Rev. Juan Zamora (LCMS Hispanic National Convention president), the Rev. Dr. Samuel Deressa (associate professor of Theology and the Global South at Concordia University, St. Paul), the...
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Serving in all seasons
Ed Kaelberer, 92, leads singalongs at the assisted living community where he resides in Parker, Colo., for an hour every Friday afternoon. A retired church worker, he served as minister of music in...
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‘Set Apart to Serve’ is here to stay
The Rev. Dr. James Baneck (standing), executive director of the LCMS Office of Pastoral Education, meets with attendees at the Set Apart to Serve pilot program launch held Feb. 28–March 1, 2023, in St....
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Grant will support nurturing children’s faith through worship
Children’s choir members sing during the 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music at Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb., in 2024. The LCMS has received a grant for nurturing the...
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CUS to visit Luther Classical College
Feb. 5, 2025 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Concordia University System (CUS) is thrilled to announce that Luther Classical College (LCC), Casper, Wyo., has invited the CUS to conduct an...
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‘Unbelievable’ loss: Historic First Lutheran finds strength in God, church
A corner in Altadena, Calif., reflects the devastating effects of the Eaton wildfire on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The fire, which began on Jan. 7, is now 100% contained. (LCMS/Sarah Hjulberg) By Sarah...
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LCMS President Harrison letter about U.S. immigration and Lutheran organizations
Feb. 6, 2025 Some facts and reflections about the confusing and complex situation surrounding Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and LCMS Recognized Service Organizations Dear Saints of the...
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LCMS shares law enforcement visit guidelines
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has released two sets of guidelines for use by LCMS schools and congregations in the event of a visit from a law enforcement agent or agency. These documents...
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