The day the penny died
Unlike the pennies, pagers, and people of our world, the eternal truths of God’s Word never become obsolete. Recently, the penny died. On Nov. 12, 2025, after 232 years of…
A Hallmark moment
Sister church bodies support and encourage one another in a shared mission to proclaim Christ. Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates received a little extra encouragement before call day this past May…
Five new district presidents elected during district conventions
Each WELS district holds a convention once every two years, in the year between synod conventions. These conventions allow delegates to consider local ministry topics and issues that apply to…
2026 district convention photos
WESTERN WISCONSIN NORTH ATLANTIC NORTHERN WISCONSIN MINNESOTA MICHIGAN SOUTH CENTRAL DAKOTA-MONTANA SOUTH ATLANTIC PACIFIC NORTHWEST SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA NEBRASKA Volume 113, Number 08 Issue: August 2026
2025 stats: Good news, hard news, and useful surprises
The 2025 Statistical Summary & Analysis does not tell a simple story. There is good news. There is hard news. And there are several findings that may surprise you because…
His story is your story
“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done” (Psalm 78:4). Everyone has a story. “How did you get…
Celebrate God’s blessings to the USA
This month, the United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. It’s a time to look back to its founding and to the revolution that gave birth to this…
Q&A: Is it fine to worship online?
Is it fine to worship online? This may be your summer vacation plan. You look at your destination, and you discover no churches close by that share your public confession…