Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

Annual Gathering Offering to Support Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund, Church Planting Fund

This year’s Annual Gathering & Convention in Marion, Iowa will provide us all an opportunity to practice generosity and stewardship. Our Board of Trustees has designated this year’s offering at the annual gathering to go toward the Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund and the Church Planting Fund. The Lutheran Disaster Assistance Fund has been of much needed help for congregations in LCMC. We have had two churches ... [...]

August 26, 2024 By Mike Bradley - LCMC Read more...

All Hands on Deck

Every summer, designated leaders from LCMC districts and fellowships meet together at Hosanna! in St. Charles, IL to hear updates from one another, share resources, and do a little dreaming about the shape their work could take on behalf of LCMC congregations. Every summer, the Board of Trustees and the Ministry Board also meet. This year, those meetings were coordinated to bring everyone together into one space along with the staff at St. ... [...]

August 23, 2024 By Julie Smith - LCMC Staff Read more...

Districts and Fellowships at the Annual Gathering

There are a lot of exciting developments in the realm of districts and fellowships in LCMC. One new district has been created. Several more are in the works. The possibilities for fellowships are limited only by the imaginations of our members. The regional and interest-based networking that happens through districts and fellowships is vital to the future of LCMC. During the Annual Gathering there will be a few opportunities to learn more ... [...]

August 22, 2024 By Julie Smith - LCMC Staff Read more...

Meet and Greets at the Annual Gathering

This year’s Annual Gathering will once again feature a number of “meet and greets.” These meetings on Tuesday afternoon of the gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other LCMC members who share the same areas of interest and involvement in their congregations. Participants will be able to learn from, encourage, and pray for one another. This year’s “meet and greets” will ... [...]

August 21, 2024 By Mike Bradley - LCMC Read more...

Retirement Plan Q and A

Q: Will your heirs be upset with you if you pass without a designating a beneficiary on your retirement account? A: Yes, because your retirement assets will go into probate – even if you have a will. Q: Could you lose track of your LCMC retirement account? A: Yes, make sure to update your account with your new address, phone number, and email. Q: Did you know that the AUL Stable ... [...]

August 20, 2024 By Annette LaPlant - Capital Management Associates, Inc. Read more...

We Need Your Financial Support

"Do you need financial support from us?” This is a question that comes up in my discussions with the leaders of every congregation who are seeking membership in LCMC. My answer is pretty simple: “Yes, we need your financial support. The creation and sustainability of an association such as LCMC which provides a home for your congregation requires financial support.” My answer for these new congregations is the same ... [...]

August 15, 2024 By Mike Bradley - LCMC Read more...