COVID-19: Resources from DOXOLOGY
DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, offers resources for pastors and congregations. Their goal is to support faithful pastors in their vital service to the dear souls committed to their care.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Ministry in the Coronavirus Epicenter — Update’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, the Rev. Dien Ashley Taylor presents a free webinar on “Ministry in the Coronavirus Epicenter — Update.”
CTCR opinion and addendum – ‘Communion and COVID-19’
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations wrote an addendum and summary to reaffirm its March 20, 2020, opinion on “Communion and COVID-19” about online home Communion.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Ministry’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, Deaconess Dr. Kim Schave presents a free webinar titled “Domestic Violence and Its Impact on Ministry.”
Has the Offering Plate Been Passed By?
So what are we to do if the passing of the plate becomes a long-term casualty of COVID-19? The key is formation.
LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission – Webinar: ‘Ministry in the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic’
Hosted by LCMS Urban & Inner-City Mission, the Rev. Dr. E. Johnson Rethinasamy presents a free webinar titled “Ministry in the Epicenter of the Coronavirus Pandemic.”
President Harrison encourages support for church workers
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison encourages congregational members to support and thank their church workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Video: ‘Caring for Pastors’
In this video presentation, Chaplain (Army Lt. Col.) Steven C. Hokana shares a word of encouragement for pastors who are struggling through the current coronavirus pandemic. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod loves you and cares deeply about you.
Collects for the Present Pandemic
In the rapidly changing circumstances of this global pandemic, pastors will know best how to adjust, compose and extemporize prayers for the needs of services, broadcasts and other occasions.
Comfort food
Video equipment and technology are getting lots of use these days in church sanctuaries, staff homes and other places. However, there is one place, usually a hub of hospitality, not seeing any action these during this time: the church kitchen.
The CARES Act opens options for making a difference during the current pandemic
Important benefits and prayerful considerations for people in a position to give charitable gifts this year
Finding our stewardship voice
The church has not been called to sit silently during these days of challenge. The church proclaims what it has always proclaimed: the Word of God.
Prayers to use during the pandemic — Palm Sunday and Holy Week
LCMS Worship provides updated prayers of the church for Series A and One-Year Series that congregations may use on Palm Sunday and during Holy Week.
Showing Christ’s love in times of ambiguous loss
We expect grief after a significant loss, but we can grieve any long-awaited and meaningful moments, from vacations to concerts.
The mission of the Church in dark and latter days
The fear of world wars, global pandemics, economic depression ... what does it all mean to the future of the mission of the church?