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‘Set Apart to Serve’ Resources for Laity

Resources to help influential adults encourage youth and others to explore careers serving the church as pastors, teachers, deaconesses, educators, musicians and other ministry leaders.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Resources for Church Workers

Resources to help influential adults encourage youth and others to explore careers serving the church as pastors, teachers, deaconesses, educators, musicians and other ministry leaders.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Resources for Parents

Resources to help influential adults encourage youth and others to explore careers serving the church as pastors, teachers, deaconesses, educators, musicians and other ministry leaders.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Resources for Pastors

Resources to help influential adults encourage youth and others to explore careers serving the church as pastors, teachers, deaconesses, educators, musicians and other ministry leaders.

Life Together with President Harrison – November 2025

This edition features a video about a new replica of Martin Luther’s "Table Talk" table, photos from church plants in Wisconsin, an article about LCMS International Mission’s FORO model, a feature on visiting shut-ins and homebound members, and other resources.

LCMS National Mission – Bulletin Blurbs and Newsletter Articles – December 2025

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

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

From California to Sierra Leone, Lutherans are working together to share Christ’s love and mercy with others.

LCMS Worship – 2025-26 hymn suggestions for Series A and One-Year Series

In the Lutheran church, hymns are not “filler” or background music. They are an integral part of proclaiming the Word of God.

LCMS Worship – Advent devotions for the family table – 2025

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.

2025-26 Church Year Calendars with Lectionary Readings — Series A and One-Year Series

The LCMS Commission on Worship provides the 2025-26 church year calendars for the Three-Year Series A and the One-Year Series lectionaries along with summaries of the readings.

‘Christian Character and Calling’ Bible Studies

This series of Bible studies encourages teens to ponder Scripture as they discuss topics related to Christian living and God’s calling for them in their daily lives.

‘Digging Deeper’ Bible Studies

This series of Bible studies provide an in-depth guide for parents to study with youth and dive deeper into important faith topics.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — November 2025

This edition contains information about the installation of a new director for LCMS Church Planting, a grant that supports the nurture of children in worship and prayer, resources for National Adoption Month and Advent, and more.