Update from LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison

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In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), discusses the 68th Regular Convention of the LCMS, held July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.

He then highlights a few of the issues taken up by convention delegates this summer, including altar and pulpit fellowship with five Lutheran church bodies as well as issues related to the Concordia University System and its schools.


The September 2023 edition includes:

  • Photos from the installation of the Rev. Steven Schulz as pastor advisor and host at Mission Central;
  • A video and feature story about Ukrainians finding refuge at the International Lutheran Center at the Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Germany;
  • A brief, final wrap-up of the proceedings of the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod;
  • An article by Paul Maier that reflects on the life of Jesus and the study of apologetics;
  • 2023–2024 Chapel Talks for Lutheran Schools;
  • KFUO Radio episodes on “Partner Lutheran churches in Chile and Paraguay” and “Set Apart to Serve: Serving as Navy chaplains”;
  • Notable resources, upcoming events, KFUO podcasts and more.

Read September 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.