WELS news briefs: June 2026
WELS DISCIPLESHIP WELS Discipleship has produced a new marriage enrichment series called “Speak to My Heart.” In this video-based study, Dr. Prof. Mark Paustian leads couples through a five-session, Scripture-focused,…
Congregation responds with Christ’s love during flood disaster
When historic flooding hit the New London, Wis., area in mid-April, it was all hands on deck at Emanuel, New London. Although the church wasn’t damaged, at least 20 member…
Community news: June 2026
On March 29, Mount Calvary, Harrison, Wis., dedicated its new church. At the school’s spring concert, Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School, New Ulm, Minn., celebrated the 40-year anniversary in the…
WELS Home Missions approves three new mission starts
At its spring meeting, the WELS Board for Home Missions approved three new mission starts, continuing its work of bringing the gospel to growing communities across the United States while…
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The importance of continuing education for pastors
Every doctor, pilot, and teacher knows that continuing education is not only important but also necessary to serve at the highest level. The same is true for pastors. Wisconsin Lutheran…
Funding helps outreach and relief efforts in Ukraine
As the fifth year of war begins in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Lutheran Church (ULC), along with citizens of Ukraine, continues to experience hardship and suffering. Families have had to flee…
Congregations join to revive ancient vigil
At precisely 7:27 P.M.—sunset—on Saturday, April 4, members from four Lutheran congregations in the Madison, Wis., area, joined around a bonfire to commence a joint Easter Vigil. It’s an ancient…
Let your light shine: Noah Bater
Noah Bater, pastor at Prince of Peace, Thousand Oaks, Calif., recently shared on his congregation’s social media how a short conversation and an invitation to learn more led to Ryan’s…
Book nook: God’s Word, God’s work
How The Bible Came to Be by Stephen Geiger explores the Bible’s origin, preservation, and translations. Connecting Scripture with historical and archaeological findings, the author provides the reader evidence of…