Author: The LCMS

Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit — We Preach Christ Crucified

Advertise your Lent and Easter services by using these free, customizable resources.

Video: 2023 Disaster Response Conference presentations

Under the theme “Walking Together in Disaster Response,” The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod hosted a Disaster Response Conference on Sept. 6-8, 2023, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis.

Articles: Encouraging Families Toward Lifelong Catechesis and Christian Discipleship 

Faith formation begins at home. Parents, as the first teachers of the faith, play a vital role in nurturing lifelong discipleship within their families. This collection of articles offers guidance and inspiration to help families grow together in Christ.

Podcast: God’s Mission Here

God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people… and this work is closer to home than you might expect!

Anchored in Christ Curriculum

LCMS Disaster Response has developed Bible study resources under the title Anchored in Christ to offer hope, comfort and peace in Christ to a congregation and its surrounding community during a time of crisis.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – January 2024 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Helping others causes an overflowing of praise and thanksgiving — in Cambodia, in Fort Wayne and around the world.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2024 newsletter

The 'So Help Me God' newsletter takes on the subject of suffering, which is part of life for everyone.

Life Together with President Harrison – December 2023

This edition features an Advent video message from President Harrison, photos of the year, a story about ongoing Maui fire recovery efforts, a KFUO program on LCMS music history, and more.

LCMS Worship — December 2023-January 2024 resources

This edition includes 2023-24 hymn suggestions, prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

CTCR report — ‘Christian Decision-Making and the End of Life’

As the legal environment surrounding assisted suicide and other end-of-life issues continues to change, this report offers an update to the CTCR’s previous work on the subject.

LCMS Worship — November-December 2023 resources

This edition includes Advent devotions for the home, Advent media kits, 2023-24 hymn suggestions, prayers of the church, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

LCMS Worship – Advent midweek service suggestions – 2023

This year's resources focus on the life and ministry of St. John the Baptist, the one appointed by God to prepare the way for the promised Messiah by calling sinners to repentance, even to the point of martyrdom.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2023

This edition features a video that reflects on the gratitude we in the LCMS should have toward God this Thanksgiving.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2023 newsletter

The Fall 2023 newsletter highlights issues affecting children and families.

LCMS Worship – Advent devotions for the family table – 2023

LCMS Worship offers devotions that fix our attention on the three comings of Christ: once in the flesh, now in His Word and Sacraments, and at the Last Day for judgment and the resurrection — all to save us.