It’s beginning to look a lot like … Advent
The Rev. Henry Gerike offers a few ideas for congregations to mark the season of Advent, a time for focusing on the gravity of the human predicament.
Rev. Ross Johnson discusses LCMS Disaster Response
Rev. Ross Johnson discusses his new role as director of LCMS Disaster Response
Does the Reformation still matter?
The Rev. Will Weedon, LCMS director of Worship, asks several church leaders and pastors whether the Reformation still matters today.
Abiding in the Word: A Daily Lectionary from the 17th Century
Matthew Carver shares a daily lectionary from the 17th century.
Celebrating Reformation with Divine Service, Setting Five
The Rev. Will Weedon, LCMS director of Worship, offers some advice to help a congregation sing the Divine Service, Setting Five, for Reformation Day or any other Sunday.
LCMS Stewardship Ministry – October 2013 newsletter
In this issue from LCMS’ Stewardship Ministry, you are provided insight what corporate stewardship is and why it is so important that we, as the Body of Christ, participate in it for the advancement of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
The Liturgy of Baptism & Daily Prayer Offices
Four interviews with the Rev. William Weedon, director of Worship and International Center chaplain, on "The Liturgy of Holy Baptism" as well as eight interviews on "The Daily Prayer Offices." These two series delve deeply into the history, practice and theology of the Church's liturgies of Baptism and Prayer.
Video: “You are Not Alone”
Re:Vitality resources are built around a practical process and useful tools that you can adapt to meet the unique opportunities and challenges of your context.
Rev. Glenn Merritt discusses LCMS Disaster Response and upcoming conference
Rev. Glenn Merritt, director, LCMS Disaster Response discusses the role the LCMS takes in working with local districts and congregations during times of disaster.
KFUO Audio: Maggie Karner discusses marriage ruling in U.S. Supreme Court
Maggie Karner, director, LCMS Life and Health Ministries, discusses the U.S. Supreme Court June 26 ruling on marriage on KFUO Radio's Law & Gospel program.
Fale Explains LCMS’ Unique Disaster Response Work
The Rev. John Fale, associate executive director of LCMS Mercy Operations, explains how The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod shows mercy in the midst of chaos and disaster.
2013 LCMS Mercy Essay Contest Finalist
The annual Mercy Essay Contest is sponsored by the LCMS Office of National Mission to encourage seminary students to engage our Lutheran theology of mercy and its implications in life and ministry. Prof. John Pless of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, Ind. coordinates the competition each year.
Caring for Body and Soul in the Name of Jesus
The Midwestern tornadoes, one of which devastated Moore, Okla., call for a strong response of love by the church. Our congregation — St. John’s in Moore — as well as surrounding congregations and the LCMS Oklahoma District are in need of our collective support now and well into the future.
When Disaster Strikes: Worship Resources with Litany
Here are a number of brief resources you may find useful in addressing the sorts of questions that arise among God's people when faced with disasters in this fallen world. They all seek to refresh the weary with the wonderful promises of God's Word related to suffering, the end of this age, and the joys of the age that will dawn at our Lord's return.