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Official notice: Constitutional amendment on calling special district conventions

To All Member Congregations of the Synod: The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (in Session 7, on July 21, in Phoenix, Ariz., and by a vote of Yes: 887; No: 24, more than ...
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Positions (Sept. 2026)

For more information about positions, including complete job descriptions, qualifications and application process, visit lcms.org/cus-positions.
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Press release — LCMS resolves HKISAL legal dispute

HONG KONG, 31 August 2026 — The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), which founded Hong Kong International School (HKIS) in 1966 and has conducted mission work in Hong Kong for more than 80 years, ...
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Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Sept. 2026)

Teresa L. Blystone (Quesenberry), Bremen, Ind.; Rachel Carol Elizabeth Doucette (Schumacher), Kalispell, Mont.; and Chelsea Roth (Barnes), Olathe, Kan., have applied for reinstatement to the Minister ...
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Tropical Storm Lala damage-tinified

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Roof Damage 2026-tinified

The roof of Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii, sustained damage from Tropical Storm Lala on Aug. 16. (Courtesy of Mitchell Gowen) ...
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Statements & Letters

The LCMS, which founded Hong Kong International School in 1966 and has conducted mission work in Hong Kong for more than 80 years, has resolved its dispute with Hong Kong International School ...
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Convention Notices

This announcement informs the congregations of the Synod of a required official ballot that will be opened in the Synod’s electronic voting system on Sept. 15, 2026. The TalkTrack system will be used ...
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A pastoral word from President Harrison

“For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander ...
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LCMS President Harrison letter about U.S. immigration and Lutheran organizations

Some facts and reflections about the confusing and complex situation surrounding Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and LCMS Recognized Service Organizations Dear Saints of the LCMS, Grace and ...
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Pastoral response from President Harrison regarding reported clergy abuse in Illinois

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What I share with you today weighs heavily on me and upon our whole church. In fact, it’s devastating. I’m in shock at the injury of innocent victims, and the ...
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Update from President Harrison on Large Catechism

Grace and peace in Christ. Last week, I requested that Concordia Publishing House (CPH) pause distribution of Luther’s Large Catechism with Annotations and Contemporary Applications. I made this ...