A 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), encourages the church to repent as Lent begins and to look with joy and confidence for Easter.

Discussing the name “Concordia” (“hearts together”) that so many of our LCMS institutions bear, he walks through the preface to the Book of Concord, with its “teachings that show us that the Gospel is for troubled consciences.”

“Be consoled, my friends. Easter is coming. The precious Savior gave His blood … for all of you that you need not be troubled in your conscience. Christ is for you.”


The February 2024 edition includes:

  • A photo gallery from the March for Life in Washington, D.C.;
  • Video presentations from the 2023 International Church Relations Conference;
  • An article about registration opening for this summer’s worship institute;
  • An article about new Set Apart to Serve school curriculum;
  • A story on the ministry of First Lutheran Church of Boston;
  • A feature about a Burmese immigrant who was recently ordained;
  • KFUO Radio programs on the history of the LCMS and on Colossians;
  • Additional resources, upcoming events, official notices and more.

Read February 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.