Author: The LCMS

‘Frequently Asked Questions: Mental Health Therapy and Counseling’

Topics include how to find a therapist, whether it’s important for that person to be Lutheran, and questions to ask to evaluate a potential therapist.

LCMS Worship — June-July 2026 resources

This edition includes prayers, 2027 LCMS Worship Institute information and Hymn of the Day Bible studies.

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

Stories about how Lutherans care for each other — in congregations and around the world.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — June-July 2026

This edition provides an update on the work of Disaster Response, features resources from Stewardship Ministry and Church Planting, and highlights notable upcoming events around the LCMS.

Common Questions and Pro-Life Answers: A Quick Reference Guide

This guide helps equip Christians to speak the truth in love on issues relating to abortion and upholding the value of human life.

Life Together with President Harrison – May 2026

This edition features a message about how to distinguish the true church, a discussion of routes to the Holy Ministry, photos from Call Day 2026, a Q&A with the candidates for LCMS president, a story about evangelism in Puerto Rico, and more.

Leading a Worship Bag Workshop — Guide and children’s journal

This two-part workshop is an educational training event for parents to learn ways to engage their children in corporate worship.

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

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

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.