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LCMS Worship — August-September 2024 resources

This edition includes 150 Psalm sheets, Worship Institute recap, prayers, church year calendars and stewardship resources.

‘Spiritual Care Companion For Times Of Disaster’ booklet

This resource offers guidance and spiritual support for individuals, caregivers and others who are navigating various mental health challenges.

2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music resources

Presented by LCMS Worship, the Institute was held under the theme “Songs of Deliverance: Psalms in the Great Congregation.”

Commission on Theology and Church Relations library

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) document library includes reports, statements, evaluations, and opinions.

LCMS Stewardship Ministry – September 2024 bulletin blurbs and newsletter article

Stewardship Ministry creates bulletin blurbs and newsletter articles each month for congregations to use in church publications.

LCMS Worship — July-August 2024 resources

This edition includes 150 Psalm sheets, Prayers of the Church, stewardship resources, lectionary summaries and Church Year calendars.

CTCR Library — Biblical Authority and Interpretation

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the inspiration and inerrancy of God’s Word, interpretive principles, and the relationship between the Gospel and Scripture.

CTCR Library — Lutherans & Other Christians

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides reports and opinions on the Lutheran understanding of church fellowship, inter-Christian relationships, church workers participating in civic events, and church relations in the 21st century.

CTCR Library — Christian Faith, Life and Witness: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of Christians and social media, the mission of the church, evangelism, church growth, and church workers participating in civic events.

CTCR Library — Creation and New Creation: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of creation in a Biblical perspective, caring for God's living earth, the natural knowledge of God in Christian confession and witness, and the end times.

CTCR Library — Church and Ministry: Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses topics such as the Divine Call, the royal priesthood, church discipline, and privileged communications in a pastor-penitent relationship.

CTCR Library — Means of Grace (Sacraments): Lutheran Doctrine and Practice

The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations addresses the topics of confession and absolution, Holy Baptism, admission to the Lord's Supper, and guidelines for congregational communion statements.

CTCR Library — Marriage and Sexuality

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations provides Scriptural perspectives to explain God’s design for human sexuality and marriage between one man and one woman.

Life Together with President Harrison – July 2024

This edition features stories on close(d) Communion, teaching God’s Word at home, and church plants in Kansas and Texas; a video tour of the LCMS International Center; photos from the worship institute; and other resources.

CTCR Library — Man and Woman in the Church

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Relations examine Scripture to address the topics of creation, women's military service, women’s suffrage in the church, and women's service in the church.