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Theology
Our Beliefs page has links to a large number of doctrinal documents.
Book of Concord — The Book of Concord is a classic collection of documents stating the doctrinal position of the Lutheran Church.
Luther’s Small Catechism (1986 Translation) — An short, simple summary of Christian doctrine, written by Martin Luther.
Explanation of Luther’s Small Catechism — A longer explanation of Luther’s Small Catechism with hundreds of supporting Bible verses. Available in PDF and RTF
Frequently Asked Questions — Dozens of answers to Frequently Asked Questions on many topics from the web site of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
Christian Cyclopedia — Online edition of Christian Cyclopedia, an excellent resource for theological and historical information.
Issues, Etc. — Stimulating guests and a conservative Lutheran perspective on the issues of the day; hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Search their massive archives for on-demand shows on nearly any topic, or listen live Monday thru Friday from 3:05pm-5:00pm Central Time.
Pirate Christian Radio — The unusual name is based on the slang phrase for an underground or “pirate” radio station. An LCMS service featuring dozens of different weekly shows by LCMS and other conservative pastors, with an emphasis on Bible study and contemporary issues. Presenting a Biblical viewpoint that is “underground” or “pirate” from the perspective of the world. Very lively and engaging!
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Devotional
Lutheran Hour Daily Devotions — Daily devotion from the worldwide radio outreach ministry of the LCMS, in both print and audio formats.
Prayers for Today — Short daily devotions, Scripture readings, and prayers from the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, , in both print and audio formats.
Concordia Theological Seminary Daily Chapel Services — Listen to and watch inspiring chapel services from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Featuring a variety of liturgies and hymns from Lutheran Service Book, with the finest preaching and music and stirring singing by the seminary’s students. Superior high definition video and superb audio of their fine organ, choirs, and other musical performances—it’s just like being there! The current week’s services are available on demand, or broadcast live each weekday while classes are in session at 10:00am (9:35am during summer).
Lutheran Hour Weekly Sermon — The inspiring weekly message from the worldwide radio outreach ministry of the LCMS. Listen online, download, or read in print format.
KFUO Radio — KFUO radio is the oldest religious radio station in the world, operated by the LCMS and broadcasting from the LCMS International Center in St Louis, Missouri. Music, worship, Bible studies, and more. Listen live or download.
Lutheran Public Radio — Fantastic free streaming service, provided by LCMS organization Lutheran Public Radio, featuring Christian music related to the current season of the Church Year.
WELS Radio — A rotating variety musical streams, such as traditional, instrumental, seasonal, children’s, and contemporary, broadcast free by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Choral Evensong — Listen on demand to the British Broadcasting Company’s Choral Evensong, recorded in churches around Britain; five most recent episodes available on demand. Superb choirs and other music. The order of service is nearly identical to Vespers from The Lutheran Hymnal of 1941; however, some doctrinal content may not reflect the teachings of the LCMS.
For the God Who Sings — Listen on demand to the Australian Broadcasting Company’s For the God Who Sings, featuring classic church music including healthy doses of Lutheran composers such as J.S. Bach; several current episodes available on demand; some doctrinal content may not reflect the teachings of the LCMS.
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Worship
Lutheran Service Book — An online version of Lutheran Service Book from Hymnary.org with information about hymns and lyrics for those not under copyright.
The Lutheran Hymnal — An online version of The Lutheran Hymnal of 1941 from Hymnary.org with full page scans of words and music for nearly all hymns, except a handful that are still under copyright. Full page scans of the orders of service and entire liturgical section are also provided.
Database of Lutheran Hymns — A comprehensive, cross-linked online database of all the hymns from The Lutheran Hymnal (1941), Lutheran Worship (1982), Hymnal Supplement ’98 (1998), and Lutheran Service Book (2007). You can see where a specific hymn occurs in each hymnal and which tune is used, which Scripture verses relate to a hymn, and search by Scripture reference, tune or title keyword for related hymns.
20,000 Hymns, Gospel Songs & Spirituals — A fantastic collection of high-quality MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) files for thousands of hymns.
Small Church Music — An astounding resource with lyrics and high-quality MP3 organ recordings of nearly every hymn imaginable! Because this is a cross-denominational resource—compiled by a retired Baptist pastor in the Australian outback—some tunes and lyrics may vary from our hymnals, but a large number of hymns are taken directly from The Lutheran Hymnal and Lutheran Service Book. Includes lyrics if they are not copyrighted. Excellent MP3 organ recordings of tunes which are not copyrighted may be played and downloaded for free, and recordings of many copyrighted tunes are available for a small fee.
Church Year Calendar — An interactive calendar giving the appointed Scripture readings from the Three-Year Lectionary in Lutheran Service Book. From Pericope.org, a site run by Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod pastors which has other helpful resources related to the appointed Scripture readings of the Church Year.
Lutheran Lectionary Project — Giving the Collect and other Propers such as the Introit, etc. for each Sunday and weekday, according to the One-Year Series Lectionary in Lutheran Service Book. Propers are from the New King James Version; readings available from a variety of translations.
How Lutherans Worship — A brief explanation of Christian worship and Lutheran worship practices, from the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Glossary of Worship Words — Explains many of the terms used in Christian worship. From the Lutheran Church of Australia.
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Martin Luther’s Writings
Martin Luther’s Sermons — Extensive collection of Luther’s sermons and other writings.
Philadelphia Edition of Luther’s Works — A six-volume collection of Luther’s key writings.
Volume 1 Volume 4
Volume 2 Volume 5
Volume 3 Volume 6
Selected Works of Martin Luther from Project Wittenberg — An extensive collection of writings by and about Martin Luther.
Luther’s Table Talk — Informal comments by Luther recorded by those who actually listened to him around his own table as he discoursed on a wide range of topics.
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Denominational Links
Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod — Trinity is a member congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
Lutheran Liturgical Congregations — Directory of congregations – including Trinity – giving information about their worship services, directions, etc.
The Lutheran Witness — Website for The Lutheran Witness, official magazine of the LCMS.
LCMS Reporter — Website for the Reporter, official newspaper of the LCMS.
Frequently Asked Questions — Dozens of answers to Frequently Asked Questions on many topics from the web site of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.
Concordia Publishing House — Publisher for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, with many inspiring books, devotional, and gift items.
KFUO Radio — KFUO radio is the oldest religious radio station in the world, operated by the LCMS and broadcasting from the LCMS International Center in St Louis, Missouri. Music, worship, Bible studies, and more. Listen live or download.
Lutheran Heritage Foundation — LHF is a Recognized Service Organization of the LCMS that provides materials such as catechisms, hymnals, children’s Bible story books, and seminary textbooks in dozens of different languages to emerging Lutheran churches around the world.
LCMS World Relief and Human Care — The mercy arm of the LCMS.
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Educational Institutions
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis — Concordia Seminary, St Louis, Missouri.
Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana — Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Concordia University System — Information on the campuses and programs of the ten Concordia colleges and universities nationwide operated by the LCMS.
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Other Publications and Web Resources
For the Life of the World — Online magazine with current stories and theological articles for the laity; you may also subscribe here to the free For the Life of the World quarterly print magazine.
Higher Things — Promotes a Lutheran identity and community among today’s youth.
Lutherans for Life, www.getrealwithyourself.com, and LCMS Life Library — Pro-life resources.
Doris Rodewald's Memoir — Recorded by Ruth Gaffney, this memoir captures the life and faith of Doris (Debrick) Rodewald, who passed away on December 6, 2024.
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