December ‘Witness’: Canticles of Christmas

The December issue of LW highlights how the canticles teach us about Christ and why the church continues to use them to keep us mindful of the most important Christmas gift all year long. 

From the mission field: New pastors in Kenya

In September, four new pastors were ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya.

‘Reporter’ supplement: ‘Life Together with President Harrison’ – December 2021

This supplement is the first of a series titled “Life Together with President Harrison.” Additional installments are planned for 2022.

‘No more and no less’: At all times, God provides

As 2021 comes to a close, consider a year-end gift to the The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

In Memoriam (December 2021)

Obituaries for ordained and commissioned ministers.

Congregational Anniversaries (December 2021)

Announcements featuring special church anniversaries.

Official notice: Colloquies (Dec. 2021)

A listing of those who have completed or submitted applications for LCMS colloquies.

Official notice: Requests for reinstatement (Dec. 2021)

A listing of those who have applied or been approved for reinstatement to LCMS rosters.

Official notice: LCMS districts (Dec. 2021)

Updates from LCMS districts.

Items wanted, available (Dec. 2021)

Available this month are hymnals and furnishings.

Board hears updates on national work of Synod

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board for National Mission met Oct. 14–15 in St. Louis.

Colloquy committee undertakes ‘top-to-bottom review’

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Colloquy Committee for Commissioned Ministry gathered Oct. 21 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis for its first in-person meeting this triennium.

‘Never done learning’: Disaster Response holds conference in St. Louis

The conference, held Oct. 6–8, drew 78 attendees from 20 districts. 

Lutheran Braille Workers reaches 114 production centers

A new ministry production center opened at Rivercliff Lutheran Church in Sandy Springs, Ga., on Sept. 17.

‘Lutherans Engage the World’ returns to print

After a yearlong printing hiatus, the magazine will arrive in mailboxes once again in November.