Lutheran World Relief in the Mid-South District At this year’s Lutheran World Relief CARE-VAN ingathering the Mid-South District had six drop sites where we collected handmade quilts, school kits, personal care kits, baby care kits, and fabric kits. Our drop sites included Grace, Knoxville, TN.; Cross of Christ, Chattanooga, TN.; Ascension, Madison, TN.; Immanuel, Memphis, […]
District News
DISTRICT MINISTRY MONTH
Celebrate and Honor a Special Church Worker As you know, your Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) congregation is part of a regional group of LCMS ministries and church workers called the Mid-South District. You can think of the Mid-South District as your congregation’s extended LCMS family! Just like your congregation, the Mid-South District engages in ministry, […]
Lutherans Connect to Deal with Disaster!
On July 18, Jan Simko, Mid-South District Disaster Relief Coordinator, was shocked by what she saw on a weather channel. Mayfield, Kentucky, was flooded—a community she and her Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) had served in the aftermath of a devastating tornado in December of 2021, forming lasting friendships with those they met. Jan remembered […]
Henkel Conference
2nd Annual – August 7-8, 202311am-3pmAscension Lutheran Church The second annual Henkel Conference, devoted to Christian theology and cultural engagement will be held August 7-8, 2023 at Ascension Lutheran Church, Madison, TN. The forum provides the best theological and cultural speakers within the Christian faith in order to educate and encourage in the midst of […]
PAWS ON THE GROUND
Covenant Presbyterian Church and School in Nashville On Monday, March 27, 2023, tragedy struck the community of Covenant Presbyterian Church and School in Nashville as six people — three children and three adults — were killed by a lone shooter. The city was in shock, as were we all. On Monday afternoon, Job Comfort Dog’s […]
Continuing Education
July 19-21, 2023 at Grace Lutheran, Little Rock Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer — What Does It Mean to Be Human? Theological anthropology is a central concern for the church today. The world has a defective understanding of what a human being is, and the evidence is everywhere. This class will examine philosophical, cultural, and theological beliefs […]
Open Position for Early Childhood Director
Grace Lutheran, Little Rock ECDC Looking for New Director Grace Lutheran, Little Rock is looking for a new Early Childhood Director for its ECDC. This is a full-time position with a full time staff. If you or someone you know anyone who would be interested please feel free to contact Grace Lutheran at 501-663-3631 or […]
The Bible in a Day
Free Workshop March 18, 20239am-3:15pmShepherd of the Hills1461 Sparta HwyCrossville, TN Old Testament professor from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Dr. Ryan Tietz, will be offering a wonderful workshop on Biblical history at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (1461 Sparta Hwy, Crossville, TN). The date is Saturday, March 18th. The workshop will begin […]
Mid-South District Pastors Attend RallyTo End Child Mutilation
On October 21, around 3,000 people gathered in downtown Nashville, TN for the Rally to End Child Mutilation. The event was organized to call attention to the concerning trend of medicalized gender transitions for children. Speakers at the rally included Speakers at the rally included Matt Walsh, Tulsi Gabbard, Landon Starbuck, Colin Wright, and Chloe […]
Delegates attend the 7th LCMS Hispanic National Convention
Rev. Ricardo Granados, Priscilla Granados (Trinity, Memphis, TN), Rev. Brandon Martin (Salem Lutheran Ministries, Springdale, AR) and Rev. William F. Zwick (Executive Director of Missions and Ministry) attended the 7th LCMS Hispanic National Convention in Orlando, FL, Aug 2-4, 2022. The convention, supported by the Hispanic Missionary League, was created more than 20 years ago […]
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