Service Dog Awareness Month kicks off next week! It's the perfect opportunity to learn more about the highly trained dogs that help people with disabilities live more independently and enjoy a better quality of life. Although service dogs have gained visibility in recent years, many people still have questions about what they do and the laws that protect their access to public places. Whether you're here because you're ... [...]
Our 26th Annual Gathering & Convention will be here before you know it! As we step into the month of September, the LCMC staff is hard at work preparing for this year's event. Here are a few things to keep in mind in the weeks leading up to the gathering. Don't Forget to Register If you're planning on joining us in person October 4-7, 2026 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA, keep in mind that ... [...]
In mid-August about 30 people from the Board of Trustees, the Ministry Board, the LCMC staff, and representatives of our districts and fellowships met at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA, with an additional handful of participants joining us online. Along with the regularly scheduled board meetings, the time was spent in training, preliminary planning for the 2027 Annual Gathering, and conversation around the opportunities ... [...]