Celebrating National Hymnal Week
In order to provide an opportunity to think about the blessings of worship as well as get a sneak peek at what the new hymnal has to offer, WELS is…
In order to provide an opportunity to think about the blessings of worship as well as get a sneak peek at what the new hymnal has to offer, WELS is…
In 1951, WELS member Bruce Thompson and his pastor, Reuben Marti, envisioned an organization in which boys could learn valuable life and leadership skills—but through a biblical, Lutheran perspective. That…
The Board for Home Missions has approved funding for seven locations, including four new home mission starts and three existing mission congregations. New home mission plants include: Waco, Texas: The Heart of…
WELS Christian Aid and Relief has distributed $30,000 in matching grants to 17 congregations so they can offer pandemic relief in their communities. This was in addition to $160,000 in…
The Association of Lutheran High Schools Online (ALHS Online) has a new name and an expanded mission. For the past ten years, ALHS Online has been offering high-quality online courses…
Almost a year after arriving in Germany to serve WELS military members and civilians living in Europe, John and Helen Hartwig still haven’t experienced what that ministry “normally” looks like.…
May is Foster Care Awareness month. When children are no longer able to safely stay in their homes with biological parents, they are often placed into foster homes with families…
Conference of Presidents To represent the lay membership of the synod more accurately, two laymen from each synod convention floor committee will attend the WELS 66th biennial convention in person,…
St. Paul, New Ulm, Minn., typically celebrates Lutheran Schools Week with a VIP Day when students can bring guests to school. This year, VIP guests wrote letters to students rather…