Life Together with President Harrison – January 2026

The January 2026 issue of the Life Together News Digest includes:

A video from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison on the role that free will plays in our faith;

A video from Harrison celebrating Lutheran education in anticipation of National Lutheran Schools Week (Jan. 25–31);

A collection of photographs from the past three Synod conventions;

A Reporter story encouraging necessary conversations about church parsonages;

A Lutheran Witness feature about the “digital Sabbath” trend and whether Lutherans should participate;

A Lutherans Engage the World story on recent FOROs held in South Africa and Germany;

KFUO Radio programs on the tradition of house blessings in Latin America and a fireside chat about true leisure in Christ;

Additional resources, upcoming events, official notices and more.

Read January 2026 issue

Life Together News Digest

Life Together, a monthly email news digest from LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison, features highlights from Synod publications and multimedia outlets. There is something for pastors, church workers and laity.

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