Author: The LCMS

LCMS Worship — February-March 2026 resources

This edition includes Lenten resources, prayers, Easter Vigil children's coloring book, liturgy audio collection, bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles.

‘Being a Christian Parent’ guide

The resource for parents provides guidance on bringing children to Baptism, teaching them to pray and talking to them about faith.

CTCR study document — ‘Online Technology in the Church: Study Materials’

Digital technology is used for much good in the church, but it also has the potential for great ill. We must think through its use critically.

LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – March 2026

New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — February 2026

This edition offers information about the Lutheran Visitation Education program and the current triennium's National Offering, along with dates for upcoming life marches and the 150th anniversary of black ministry in the Lutheran church.

Along the Way: A Guide to Prayer Walking

This brochure provides a simple jumpstart to the helpful (and healthful) habit of prayer walking.

Life Together with President Harrison – January 2026

This edition features videos about National Lutheran Schools Week and the uniquely Lutheran position on free will and faith; a collection of photos from the past three conventions; and stories about parsonage upkeep, participating a “digital Sabbath,” and recent FOROs held in South Africa and Germany.

Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 11

Season 11 of the Friends for Life podcast addresses common relationship challenges, giving practical tips toward healthier relationships through the lens of the Gospel.

LCMS Worship — January-February 2026 resources

This edition includes Lenten resources, prayers, bulletin blurbs, newsletter articles and a liturgy audio collection.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Lenten services – 2026

During the five-week service series, the falling and rising again of five Old Testament figures will prepare us for Holy Week and the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – February 2026

New content is available each month for congregations to feature in church publications.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2026 newsletter

This issue offers an in-depth exploration of two components of “the whole armor of God” — the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness — for us to consider in study (Eph. 6:10–18).

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — January 2026

This edition contains resources for National Lutheran Schools Week; information about the 2025 District Forum and continued Disaster Response work in North Carolina; and dates for upcoming life marches, district conferences and more.

Life Together with President Harrison – December 2025

This edition features videos about the Christmas salvation message and LCMS missionaries sharing the Gospel; photos of the year; and stories on the National Offering, a new missionary class, international vicarages and putting God’s Word above traditions.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Winter 2026 newsletter

Read about ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, a new assessment of the abortion pill in the U.S., and more.