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Iowa District East re-elects Saunders

The Rev. Dr. Brian Saunders was elected to his fifth term as president of the LCMS Iowa District East at the district’s 41st convention, held June 24–25 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Stuckwisch elected in Indiana District

The Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch was elected to his first term as president of the LCMS Indiana District at the district’s 23rd convention, held June 23–24 in Fort Wayne.

Forke elected to sixth term in Montana

The district held its 35th convention June 13–16 in Billings, Mont.

Wilson re-elected in Ohio District

The Ohio District convention was held June 22–24 at Concordia University Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Mich.

Pingel elected in Eastern District

The district held its 100th convention June 17–18 in Tonawanda, N.Y.

BIM plans for future, gives thanks for past blessings

The board met May 26–27 in St. Louis.

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South Wisconsin District re-elects Wille

The district held its 56th convention June 12–14 in Mequon, Wis.

Hagan elected to third term in Missouri

The LCMS Missouri District’s 21st convention was held June 12–14 in Columbia, Mo.

LCMS pastor cares for first responders after Amtrak derailment

The train, which was carrying 275 passengers and 12 crew members, derailed in Mendon, Mo., about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City.

Linnemann re-elected in Northwest District

The convention was held June 9–11 in Portland, Ore.

Nehrenz elected to first term in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma District convention was held June 10–11 in Edmond, Okla.

New England District elects Beinke

The convention was held June 9–11 in Springfield, Mass.

Woodford re-elected in Minnesota South

The convention was held June 9–11 in St. Paul, Minn.

LCMS responds to SCOTUS decision on ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod advocates for the value of human life, which is made in the image of God. While we rejoice in this ruling, we also pray for those who are hurting and afraid.

LCMS Board of Directors approves surplus budget for FY23

The budget includes total revenue of just over $82 million and total spending of $81.4 million.

Panzer elected president of Kansas District

The district held its 74th convention June 9–10 in Topeka, Kan.