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CTCR Library — Responses to Expressions of Dissent

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations responds to dissent from Synod members on topics including lay ministers, women's ordination, and participation in civic events.

CTCR Library — Individual Opinions for Study and Consideration

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations commissioned three Concordia Seminary professors to write opinion papers after an organization published materials about human sexuality and gender identity.

CTCR Library — Statements from Other Church Bodies and Entities

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations shares statements from other churches on topics including Scripture, cremation, and homosexuality.

CTCR Library — Minority Opinions

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations shares minority opinions from members on CTCR reports about racism, civic event participation, lay teachers of theology, and the Divine Call.

CTCR Library — LCMS Polity and Policy

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an introduction to the LCMS, guidelines on scriptural and confessional principles, and theological considerations for altar and pulpit fellowship with other church bodies.

CTCR Library — Staff Responses

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides staff responses to CTCR reports on topics including racism, homosexuality, and the service of women in the church.

CTCR Library — Responses to Reports, Actions, and Statements by Ecumenical Organizations

In collaboration with Concordia Theological Seminary and Concordia Seminary, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations responds to actions and declarations by ecumenical organizations.

CTCR Library — Conferences and Convocations

As an additional way of carrying out its assignments, the LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations utilizes conferences and convocations to bring theological matters for discussion to the membership of the Synod.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – September 2024 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Worship — July-August 2024 resources

This edition includes 150 Psalm sheets, Prayers of the Church, stewardship resources, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

Life Together with President Harrison – July 2024

This edition features stories on close(d) Communion, teaching God’s Word at home, and church plants in Kansas and Texas; a video tour of the LCMS International Center; photos from the worship institute; and other resources.

Sing a David — Psalm One-Sheets for study, devotion and prayer

These resources are great for choir rehearsals, Bible study starters, and bulletin inserts. Above all, we recommend using them for your personal devotional use.