Life Together with President Harrison – February 2026

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

A video from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison on the role of suffering and affliction in the lives of Christians;

A video celebrating the 2025 International Church Relations Conference in Wittenberg, which brought together almost 100 Lutheran church leaders from around the globe;

A collection of photographs from LCMS congregations during the season of Lent;

Reporter stories reviewing the work done by LCMS Disaster Response over the past three years and summarizing the results of the 2025 Youth Gathering survey;

A Lutheran Witness feature about how LCMS congregations can weather pastoral vacancies well;

A Lutherans Engage the World story on a revitalized and flourishing youth ministry in Bourbonnais, Ill.;

KFUO Radio programs including a Sharper Iron series on Genesis and a fireside chat about the Confession of St. Peter;

Additional resources, upcoming events, official notices and more.

Read February 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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