Author: The LCMS

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – January 2023 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry reflects on the new year and how stewards can set godly “resolutions” — in a spirit of repentance and faith.

Podcast: 5 Minutes with a Missionary

It’s a window into missionary life. As our missionaries talk about their experiences, savor the uniqueness of the places in which God has called them to serve — while finding common ground with their role and service.

Life Together with President Harrison – January 2023

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, recognizes National Lutheran Schools Week in a discussion with Dr. Alan Freeman, the new director of LCMS School Ministry.

LCMS Worship — January-February 2023 resources

This edition includes Lent resources, prayers, lectionary summaries, and 2022–23 Church Year calendars.

LCMS Worship – Suggestions for midweek Lenten services – 2023

Based on the theme “Christian Questions with Their Answers” drawn from Luther’s Small Catechism, LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during Lent.

Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit — Death is Defeated

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

Lent, Holy Week and Easter media kit — Life and Death are at Stake

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

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

Since Christ showed mercy to us, we show mercy to others — from Illinois to Cambodia to Germany. Read more in the January 2023 issue.

Advent and Christmas media kit — Rejoice: The Lord is at Hand

Advertise your congregation’s service schedule with free, customizable resources and invite community members to worship and "Rejoice."

Advent and Christmas media kit — Behold

Advertise your Advent and Christmas services by using these free, customizable resources.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – First Quarter 2023 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter encourages readers to reflect on love, especially the true love that is Jesus and His redemptive act on the cross.

Life Together with President Harrison – December 2022

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, reflects on the Advent season through the words of Matthew 21: "Behold, your king is coming, meek and sitting on a donkey." 

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – December 2022 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry reminds steward leaders of their responsibility to plan the stewardship process and to provide faithful teaching and preaching of God’s Word.

LCMS Worship — December 2022-January 2023 resources

Worship resources include Three-Year Series prayers, One-Year Series prayers and lectionary summaries for the 2022-23 Church Year.

CTCR evaluation – ‘Lutheran World Federation’

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an overview of the Lutheran World Federation as a resource in advising partner churches about the LWF and the Commission’s concern over their joint membership with the LWF.