Registration is now open for our 26th Annual Gathering & Convention, and church leaders and members from across the association are invited to join us October 4-7 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA for a four-day gathering designed to deepen theological understanding, strengthen ministry connections, and equip participants with practical tools for service. The theme for our 2026 event is ... [...]
Struggles with mental health are far more common than many of us realize, and help is more accessible than we often think. In our churches and communities, there are people quietly carrying burdens like anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout. Some are unsure what they’re experiencing. Others recognize the struggle but feel stuck, uncertain, or even afraid to take the next step. The good news is th [...]
In Mark 5, a man once feared and pushed to the margins is restored by Jesus, yet his community responds with fear instead of joy, exposing how quickly we define others by what we don’t understand. As we reflect during Mental Health Awareness Month, this story invites us to see beyond stigma and remember the deeper truth: you belong to Christ, and that is what defines you. [...]
In 2024, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kodiak, Alaska suffered structurally compromising damage to their roof. Today, the congregation is rebuilding thanks to an outpouring of prayers and support from the LCMC community. [...]
Ash Wednesday took on a deeper dimension this year at Faith, Seguin. While the congregation gathered in the sanctuary as it normally would for the imposition of ashes, Pastor Jeremy Pedersen and two church members carried the ancient rite beyond the church walls into the Guadalupe County Jail. [...]