Newsletters Archives

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – September 2020 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

The church continues to share the Gospel and show mercy, even during unsettling times.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – September 2020 newsletter

The Rural and Small Town Mission newsletter discusses how congregations can fulfill their mission joyfully and shift out of “survival mode.”

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – August 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses how teaching history and stewardship are occasions for repentance and rejoicing.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – August 2020 newsletter

Grace Place Wellness Ministries has been teaching church workers and their spouses to safeguard their wellness, for their own good and the good of those they serve, particularly during times of trial and great need.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – July 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses how the first half of 2020 has been both the best of times and the worst of times.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – July 2020 ‘Sharing’ newsletter

Lutherans continue to share the Gospel and serve others despite the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Free to be Faithful’ – Summer 2020 newsletter

Read about two recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings, Navy restrictions due to COVID-19, and how to engage in public discourse with faith and love.

LCMS Life Ministry — Summer 2020 newsletter

The LCMS Life Ministry newsletter shares how we as Lutherans can care for and show Christ’s love to others in all stages of life.

LCMS Black Ministry – Summer 2020 newsletter

The LCMS Black Ministry newsletter highlights how pastors and church workers are finding creative ways to share God's Word with their congregations and communities.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – July 2020 newsletter

The Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter highlights ways that congregations can graciously welcome their new pastor and his family.

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces – Third Quarter 2020 newsletter

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces newsletter reminds readers that Jesus paid the price for our redemption to free us from sin, and, through this selfless act, He removed God’s wrath from us.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – June 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses the future of passing the offering plate during worship services. This tradition certainly will be one of many short-term casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic.

LCMS Rural & Small Town Mission – June 2020 newsletter

The Rural & Small Town Mission newsletter highlights how the church must find her place in responding to the opioid epidemic that has affected many families in the United States.

LCMS World Relief and Human Care – 2020 ‘Sharing’ newsletter: Special edition

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, through LCMS World Relief and Human Care, is assisting others during the coronavirus pandemic.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – May 2020 newsletter

LCMS Stewardship Ministry addresses how stewarding the Gospel after COVID-19 will be different than it was before. Going back to the way things have always been done really isn’t possible.