St Matthew Lutheran Church

The June/July issue of The Lutheran Witness takes up the topics of unity and variety in the church. Link in comments.

Below is the final list of speakers and topics for the 2026 Issues, Etc. "Making the Case" Conference Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at Concordia University Chicago.

Gov. Ron DeSantis
Making the Case against Cultural Marxism
Erin Hawley
Making the Case for Life: A First Amendment Imperative
Pastor Matt Harrison
Making the Case for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
Robert Spencer
Making the Case against Islam
Mollie Hemingway
Making the Case for SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito
Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller
Making the Case for Christian Courage
Megan Basham
Making the Case against Progressive Influence in the Church
Pastor Will Weedon
Hymn Sing

Learn more and register using the link in the Comment section below.

There will be lots to do at — and before — this summer's Synod convention. Some 374 overtures were submitted to the president, and 11 floor committees will meet to produce the resolutions the Synod will vote on. In Phoenix, there also will be 68 elections.

Christ Is Risen Indeed: Gearing Up for Another Convention – The Lutheran Witness The LCMS and its convention will not be exactly what any of us think they should be. But they will be what God gives us to be, together.

Now is the time to teach your child about the worship service. Whether a child is 2 or 12, much can be done to lead our children into the riches of the Divine Service.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod offers resources to help parents and pastors instruct children about what is included in the Divine Service — and why they are included.
Below you will find materials to include in bulletins for Pentecost.

Annika's Journey: From 'unwanted' and abandoned to embraced and adopted | Live Action I held on as long as I could, praying for a miraculous escape, but my hope began to fade as the days passed without change.

Every Wednesday at lunchtime, join your brothers and sisters in Christ by pausing to pray the Litany. The Litany is an ancient order of prayer that Christians have used for hundreds of years. It is a prayer that is relevant every day of our lives, in times of hope, fear, joy and grief.

Pray the Litany:

Lutheran Service Book, pp. 288–289

Online: https://thelc.ms/4amTz3b

Re-center discipleship in daily household life—supported by the whole congregation. Family Discipleship with Christ: A Map of God’s Promises for Congregations and Families is a Gospel-centered guide that delivers two interlocking maps for lasting faith:

🏠 simple, Christ-centered habits for households and
⛪ a clear framework for church leaders to equip, encourage, and partner with parents.

Author Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson draws on decades of ministry, parenthood, and research to provides practical, sustainable ways to shape baptismal identity, free families from perfectionism, and help children remain in the faith—all grounded in Christ’s gifts.

Family Discipleship with Christ will be available in late June.