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LCMS Worship – 2023-24 hymn suggestions for Series B and One-Year Series

In the Lutheran church, hymns are not “filler” or background music. They are an integral part of proclaiming the Word of God.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Town Hall — Resource launch

The Set Apart to Serve town hall held on Sept. 27, was recorded and is available for those who were unable to join the live event.

‘Set Apart to Serve’ Promotional Resources 

Set Apart to Serve promotional resources available to encourage a culture of church worker formation within congregations and schools.

Podcast: The Lutheran Witness

The Lutheran Witness provides readings of all the articles posted on LW website. The Lutheran Witness is an official periodical of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Podcast: Friends for Life — LCMS Life

In the “Friends for Life” podcast from LCMS Life Ministry, hear from life leaders and others who are speaking up about and living out the sanctity of human life.

Confess the Holy Trinity with the Athanasian Creed

The Athanasian Creed is commonly confessed on Trinity Sunday. LCMS Worship has produced multiple formats of the creed, including sung and spoken, for congregational use.

Sing the Te Deum — by Martin Luther

Did you know that Martin Luther composed a setting of the Te Deum Laudamus? Adapted as a hymn from its original tune, Luther's Te Deum is designed to be sung responsively between two groups.

CTCR report – ‘A Chaste and Decent Life: An Update to Human Sexuality 1981’

The new report, which affirms the propositions found in the 1981 CTCR report titled 'Human Sexuality: A Theological Perspective,' addresses issues that have arisen since the original report.

Podcast: 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering Sessions

Youth and adult sessions recorded at the 2022 LCMS Youth Gathering in Houston, Texas.

Podcast: End Goals — LCMS Youth Ministry 

LCMS Youth Ministry Staff discuss practices for healthy youth ministry and interview practitioners who provide insight for experienced and new youth leaders.

CTCR statement on ‘Luther’s Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications’

The CTCR forthrightly asserts that this volume does not change, question or supplant any doctrinal position of the LCMS, including any Synod teaching on contemporary cultural issues such as race or sexuality.

CTCR report – ‘A Snapshot of Trending Tools: Christians and Social Media’

The CTCR considers the use of social media and its impact on life and faith according to seven categories: community, trust, knowledge, influence, identity, temptation and vocation.

Podcast: 5 Minutes with a Missionary

It’s a window into missionary life. As our missionaries talk about their experiences, savor the uniqueness of the places in which God has called them to serve — while finding common ground with their role and service.

CTCR evaluation – ‘Lutheran World Federation’

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides an overview of the Lutheran World Federation as a resource in advising partner churches about the LWF and the Commission’s concern over their joint membership with the LWF.

LCMS Worship – 2022-23 hymn suggestions for Series A and One-Year Series

LCMS Worship provides hymn suggestions for Three-Year Series A and the One-Year Series to use during the 2022-23 church year.