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Sing the Te Deum — by Martin Luther

Did you know that Martin Luther composed a setting of the Te Deum Laudamus? Adapted as a hymn from its original tune, Luther's Te Deum is designed to be sung responsively between two groups.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Spring 2023 newsletter

Read about acts of Congress and the Biden administration concerning the definition of marriage and whether federal resources can be used to support abortion.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2023 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

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

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2023 newsletter

Read the third part in a series about the hymn “We Give Thee But Thine Own.”

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – May 2023 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Lutherans share Christ’s mercy with those in need, whether in rural Nebraska or Lima, Peru.

Life Together with President Harrison – April 2023

This edition features an Easter greeting from LCMS President Harrison; a video about what it means to be part of the LCMS; and resources, upcoming events, KFUO podcasts and more.

LCMS Worship — April-May 2023 resources

This edition includes Prayers of the Church, lectionary summaries and 2022–23 Church Year calendars.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2023 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

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

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – April 2023 newsletter

Read the second part in a series about the hymn “We Give Thee But Thine Own.”

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2023 newsletter

The 'So Help Me God' newsletter issue discusses “lost souls” while reminding readers they can share with others the hope and transformation found in Christ.

CTCR report – ‘A Chaste and Decent Life: An Update to Human Sexuality 1981’

The new report, which affirms the propositions found in the 1981 CTCR report titled 'Human Sexuality: A Theological Perspective,' addresses issues that have arisen since the original report.

Life Together with President Harrison – March 2023

This edition features Martin Luther’s “A Simple Way to Pray” from 1535, a story introducing the Synod’s 2023–2026 National Offering, a feature on the “Nones” and a story about the Lutz family’s missionary service.