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LCMS Worship — May-June 2026 resources

This edition includes prayers, Church Year calendars and resources for singing or speaking the Athanasian Creed.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — May 2026

This edition offers updates on recent efforts in Family Ministry and Discipleship Ministry, along with information about a new online course equipping church workers and laypeople to provide spiritual care to their neighbors.

‘Lost in Error’s Maze — A Compassionate Guide for Parents of Children Struggling with Gender Identity’

Katie Coblentz answers questions about transgender identity and proclaims God’s truth to help parents love and care for their children through the most challenging of times.

CTCR report — ‘Proper Administration of the Lord’s Supper’

The CTCR offers the Synod guidance on three practical issues in our Synod presently: the use of grape juice, pre-packaged elements, and non-wheat hosts.

Life Together with President Harrison – April 2026

This edition features messages on Christ’s resurrection, a look at podcasting the Gospel in Puerto Rico, photos from past Call Day services, stories about Lutherans abroad and at home, radio programming with the LCMS Council of Presidents, and more.

LCMS Worship — April-May 2026 resources

This edition includes prayers and information about past and future LCMS worship institutes.

Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 12

Season 12 of the Friends for Life podcast is dedicated to talking about the incredible challenges and grief that families endure when they receive a difficult diagnosis prenatally or postnatally.

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

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

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2026 newsletter

Read about ongoing religious persecution in Finland, the difference between “politics” and “pre-politics,” and a detransitioner’s recent legal win in New York.

Liturgy Audio Collection — The Litany

Liturgy recordings from the Lutheran Service Book for pastors and church musicians.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — April 2026

This edition highlights dates for this summer’s LCMS U Staff Conference and National Hispanic Convention, along with information about the Lutheran Visitation Education course and the “Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways” initiative.

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.