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: An Easter devotion with President Harrison
In uncertain times, we have certain promises through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
LCMS President Harrison video: Much cause to rejoice and give thanks
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, brings a message of encouragement and joy to the church during the coronavirus pandemic.
Life Together with President Harrison – February 2020
In this month’s Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, invites you to attend two upcoming events.
Life Together with President Harrison – January 2020
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison discusses the recent “Making Disciples for Life” Initial Gathering, which brought together church workers and laity from around the country to listen, learn and exchange ideas.
Life Together with President Harrison – December 2019
In the Life Together News Digest for December 2019, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares a message from the Gospel of John and encourages us all to take care of our pastors, teachers and other church workers during this busy season.
Life Together with President Harrison – June 2019
In the Life Together News Digest for June 2019, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison points to 1 John 4 as a reminder that God’s perfect love casts out fear.
Life Together with President Harrison – May 2019
LCMS President Matthew Harrison encourages us to thank God for 172 years as The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, 60 years of blessings through the Director of Christian Education program, 100 years of deaconesses serving the Synod and 125 years of LCMS international mission work.
Life Together with President Harrison – April 2019
In the April 2019 edition of Life Together, LCMS President Matthew Harrison highlights a new initiative in the LCMS Office of National Mission called “Making Disciples for Life.”
Life Together with President Harrison – March 2019
President Harrison reminds us we have a treasure in the church called The Litany, a beautiful prayer that helps us to pray for that which we might not otherwise remember.
Life Together with President Harrison – February 2019
Who do you know that might make a great pastor, deaconess, teacher, parish musician or director of Christian education? In the February 2019 "Life Together News Digest," LCMS President Matthew Harrison talks with a fellow pastor in Florida who regularly prays for and encourages young people to serve as church workers.
Life Together with President Harrison – January 2019
In the January 2019 "Life Together News Digest," LCMS President Matthew Harrison discusses how we -- the Body of Christ -- can walk together with vitality at the local gym, in our churches, throughout the Synod and among the people of this world.
Life Together with President Harrison – December 2018
In the December 2018 "Life Together News Digest," LCMS President Matthew Harrison prays that God's peace reign over your Christmas celebrations as you gather around Word and Sacrament with family and friends.
Life Together with President Harrison – November 2018
In the November 2018 "Life Together News Digest," LCMS President Matthew Harrison highlights what being part of the "priesthood of all believers" means for your life and relationships.
Life Together with President Harrison – October 2018
LCMS President Matthew Harrison reminds us in October's Life Together News Digest of the gift we’ve been given in our pastors, and Harrison shows how we can respond joyfully in return for these faithful servants during Pastor Appreciation Month.