Newsletters Archives

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Fourth Quarter 2026 newsletter

This issue examines the values reflected between a life of faith and military service.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Fall 2026 newsletter

Read about government hostility toward Catholic schools in Colorado, forced complicity with assisted suicide for New York doctors, religious persecution in Finland, and more.

Life Together with President Harrison – September 2026

This edition features stories about missionary service and second-career church workers, reflections on Lutheran hymnody, images from a Sunday Divine Service in Kenya, interviews with global Lutheran leaders, and more.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – Fourth Issue of 2026

The LCMS celebrates two decades of sharing Christ’s love — such as by caring for college students and those impacted by disaster.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — September 2026

This edition offers a new resource on Christian witness to the sanctity of life, a new video from LCMS Church Planting, updates on LCMS events across the country, and more.

Life Together with President Harrison – August 2026

This edition features photos, videos and news from the 2026 LCMS convention; an evaluation of the use of artificial intelligence in the church; a story about an LCMS mission congregation in Germany; and more.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — August 2026

This edition includes new resources on church worker wellness, details on getting college students connected to a campus ministry, and information on upcoming life marches, LERT trainings, conferences and other events around the LCMS.

Life Together with President Harrison – June-July 2026

This edition features a message about the power of God’s Word, a look at how pastors are being formed for evangelism, an exploration of uniformity and variety in the church’s history, a story about helping the next generation grow in faith, and more.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Third Quarter 2026 newsletter

This issue illustrates how the helmet and sword are our holy protection and our primary weapon while our salvation by faith and the promises of God are fulfilled in Christ.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2026 newsletter

Read the latest on anti-Christian bias in the government, how the FACE Act was used against pro-life Americans, a new Supreme Court ruling on parental rights, and more.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – ‘Sharing’ newsletter – Third Issue of 2026

Stories about how Lutherans care for each other — in congregations and around the world.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — June-July 2026

This edition provides an update on the work of Disaster Response, features resources from Stewardship Ministry and Church Planting, and highlights notable upcoming events around the LCMS.

Life Together with President Harrison – May 2026

This edition features a message about how to distinguish the true church, a discussion of routes to the Holy Ministry, photos from Call Day 2026, a Q&A with the candidates for LCMS president, a story about evangelism in Puerto Rico, and more.

‘God’s Mission Here’ Newsletter — May 2026

This edition offers updates on recent efforts in Family Ministry and Discipleship Ministry, along with information about a new online course equipping church workers and laypeople to provide spiritual care to their neighbors.

Life Together with President Harrison – April 2026

This edition features messages on Christ’s resurrection, a look at podcasting the Gospel in Puerto Rico, photos from past Call Day services, stories about Lutherans abroad and at home, radio programming with the LCMS Council of Presidents, and more.