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LCMS Worship — June-July 2025 resources

LCMS Worship produces worship planning resources, including prayers, lectionary summaries, and hymn suggestions.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — June/July 2025

This edition contains information about the Family Ministry Summit held in St. Louis in May, the All Nations Celebration held in the LCMS Michigan District in March, the "God's Mission Here" podcast, and more.

Life Together with President Harrison – May 2025

This edition features a video message from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, photos from Call Day, a video about an active-duty LCMS chaplain and his family, a letter commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, a feature on the new Lutheran hymnal in Indonesia, KFUO Radio programs, and more.

LCMS Worship — May-June 2025 resources

This edition features Easter Vigil children's coloring book, prayers of the church, stewardship resources, and more.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — May 2025

This edition contains information about an upcoming pilot program of LCMS Worker Wellness; a recent workshop held by LCMS Church Planting for seminary students; and the next cycle of national development grants for LCMS congregations, Recognized Service Organizations and districts.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – Second Issue of 2025

LCMS World Relief and Human Care has delivered Christ’s mercy to people impacted by devastating disasters in California and the Philippines.

Life Together with President Harrison – April 2025

This edition features an Easter greeting from President Harrison; stories on higher education in the Synod, parenting in the digital world, and disaster response in California; a video about LCMS National Mission; YouthLead photos; KFUO Radio programs; and more.

LCMS Worship — April-May 2025 resources

This edition features Easter Vigil children's coloring book, prayers of the church, stewardship resources, and more.

Podcast: Friends for Life — Season 8

Season 8 of the podcast Friends for Life takes up the important topic of foster care and the vital role of foster families.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Second Quarter 2025 newsletter

The 'So Help Me God' newsletter focuses on submission and humility in the Christian life.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — April 2025

This edition contains information about the work of the Lutheran School Curriculum Standards Committee; the installation of a new staff member working in LCMS Family Ministry; and a variety of events coming up this spring and summer, including the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference.

‘Journal of Lutheran Mission’ — Winter 2025

Learn about pastoral formation in the 17th century, as understood by Johann Gerhard and Martin Luther's understanding of global mission, particularly through his translation of the Bible into German.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — March 2025

This edition contains information about the upcoming Life and Mercy Conference, the installation of a new director for LCMS Discipleship Ministry, and the first meeting of the All Nations Council.

Life Together with President Harrison – March 2025

This edition includes a video about the recent passing of two LCMS leaders; a Lenten video about Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness; and stories about the 2025 National March for Life, living in the “negative world,” Lenten family traditions, and Persian migrants in Europe finding forgiveness and hope in Jesus.

LCMS Worship — March-April 2025 resources

This edition features a media kit for Lent, Holy Week and Easter; Lenten midweek service suggestions; prayers; stewardship resources; and more.