Caring for God’s Children in Chula Vista
Victory Resource Center in Chula Vista, Calif., provides for the physical and spiritual needs of young families in the community.
Supporting the Church’s Workers
Two LCMS programs provide financial assistance and pastoral care for church workers in crisis.
Compassion for Parents Living Under the Cross
In 2024 and 2025, the LCMS offered retreats for the parents of children struggling with sexual orientation and gender identity issues.
Grant Assists Filipino Lutherans Impacted by Typhoons
Six typhoons made landfall in the Philippines during a three-week period in late 2024, damaging many homes and churches.
Confessing That ‘Every Life Is Valuable’
Lutherans stand up for life at the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
Rebuilding ‘Little by Little’
Although it will take years for North Carolina to recover following Hurricane Helene, LERT volunteers are in it for the long haul.
Holding Fast to the Promises of Jesus
After devastating wildfires destroy thousands of homes, God’s people in Los Angeles County continue to gather around Word and Sacrament as LCMS Disaster Response helps them begin to recover and rebuild.
Caring for People in Russia
The LCMS supports two outreach centers in Russia that provide pastoral care, counseling, financial assistance and other services to those in need.
Touching God’s Word
An Oklahoma congregation partners with Lutheran Braille Workers to put Braille and large-print resources into the hands of the visually impaired.
By the Mercies of God
God blessed the church with an outpouring of donations, and the LCMS has put those dollars to work through tangible acts of mercy.
Global Safety and Security
LCMS staff utilize industry-leading resources to help keep missionaries safe so they can serve to the best of their ability.
Missionary Care
The LCMS Office of International Mission supports the well-being of missionary families at every stage of their service.
Responding to Emergencies
The LCMS Office of International Mission allocates funds for each region to use when an opportunity arises to demonstrate Christ’s mercy to someone in need.
