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LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2026 newsletter

This issue introduces both essential pieces of the Christian’s God-given gear through the lens of contemporary military understanding and historic Roman practice.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – Second Issue of 2026

Lutherans share Christ’s love with others in both word and deed — by caring for vulnerable children in Kenya as well as new mothers in Illinois.

Church Worker Wellness

Find resources to promote and nurture the spiritual, emotional and physical wellness of church workers.

Life Together with President Harrison – March 2026

This edition features videos about residential pastoral formation and the importance of prayer, photos of church artwork, the slate of candidates for Synod president and vice-presidents, a story on the priesthood of all believers, and more.

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

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

LCMS Worship — March-April 2026 resources

This edition includes Holy Week and Easter media kits, Easter Vigil children's coloring book, Psalm study sheets, bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles.

CTCR report — ‘Unity in Doctrine, Uniformity and Variety in Practice: A Study Document’

The study focuses on six worship-related debates over three distinct historical periods: the Early Church, the Reformation-era church, and the Missouri Synod era.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — March 2026

This edition features information about a devotion for mothers, the results of the most recent Youth Poll conducted at the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering, new Holy Week devotions for families, and upcoming life marches and other notable events around the LCMS.

A Brief Guide for Beginning and Facilitating a Grief Support Group

Church workers and laity will get a framework for starting a bereavement support group that offers a Christian approach to death and grief while also giving practical support.

Holy Week Devotions

Walk your family with Jesus starting on Palm Sunday, to the cross, and ending at the empty tomb.

Life Together with President Harrison – February 2026

This edition features videos about the International Church Relations Conference and the Lutheran understanding of suffering; photos from the Lenten season; and stories about LCMS disaster response, pastoral vacancies and Youth Gathering survey results.