An Advent message from LCMS President Harrison

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In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), shares an Advent message as we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to earth some 2,000 years ago for us and for our salvation.


The December 2023 edition includes:

  • LCMS photojournalist Erik Lunsford’s favorite photos from 2023;
  • A video that highlights ways in which LCMS National Mission serves the church;
  • A story about the ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts following the Maui wildfires;
  • An article by Josh Pauling that reflects on Christ’s birth and how it hallows all of bodily life, subverting our culture’s individualism;
  • A feature story on LCMS pastors and deaconesses providing spiritual care for people in their golden years;
  • KFUO Radio programs on the Apology to the Augsburg Confession and 100 years of LCMS music history;
  • Additional resources, upcoming events, official notices and more.

Read December 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.