• Updates from Texas and Florida

    WELS Christian Aid and Relief is monitoring damage and deploying assistance to our affected churches in Texas and Florida.

    Read Hurricane Relief Updates

  • 64th Synod Convention

    Access news and resources related to the biennial synod convention, July 31-Aug. 3, Watertown, Wis.

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  • Host a screening

    Your congregation can host a screening of “A Return to Grace: Luther’s Life and Legacy” for your community.

    Host a screening

  • Our Great Heritage

    2017 will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Learn about what that means.

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Reformation 500 celebrations across the synod

It would be impossible not to have noticed that this October…
2017/09/19/by WELS

Evaluation of relief opportunities continues

Pastors and leaders from Florida and Texas are continuing to…
2017/09/19/by WELS

CEF special rates ending soon

Earlier this year, the WELS Church Extension Fund (CEF) announced…
2017/09/19/by WELS

Special Forward in Christ issue celebrates the Reformation

In celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation,…
2017/09/19/by WELS

Seminary to celebrate Reformation

To observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Wisconsin…
2017/09/19/by WELS

Tomorrow’s ministry begins here

Dear Friend,

Have you ever been in the minority? I just returned…
2017/09/19/by Adam Goede

Preach the Word – The Blessings of Lectionary Preaching

Treasures Old and New

The Blessings of Lectionary Preaching
Where…
2017/09/18/by WELS

Renovation: Green Bay, Wisconsin

 

Our congregation’s chancel renovation story isn’t…
2017/09/18/by WELS

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 18, 2017

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Transformed – teen devotion – September 17, 2017

We don’t think that we are entitled. We don’t think...

Hurricane Relief Updates

2017/09/15/by WELS

Evangelism in Malawi

The answer was surprising.

At first... only at first.

I…
2017/09/14/by missions

Hurricane Irma Updates

2017/09/12/by WELS

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost – September 11, 2017

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Transformed – teen devotion – September 10, 2017

Have you ever felt alone? You were excluded from...

Hurricane Harvey Updates

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2017/09/08/by WELS

Behind the Scenes

“Ooooooookay!”

That’s the word we hear from Milton after…
2017/09/07/by missions

Acoustics, the spoken word, and music

The spoken word and acoustic music can “play nice together” in the worship space, while preserving the architectural beauty of the church. What is needed are well-designed sound systems and room acoustics that work well together as architectural elements in a balanced electro-acoustic system. DSH Audio Visions, a long standing partner of ShopWELS, can help you put it all together.
2017/09/06/by smattes

Daily Devotions

Reformation 500

Find different ways you can celebrate Reformation 500.

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SERVING YOU & SERVING OTHERS

DAILY DEVOTIONS
Q&A
TOGETHER
WELS CONNECTION
BLOGS

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Every Neighbor, Every Nation

Read WELS Missions articles from a special issue of Forward in Christ magazine called “Every Neighbor, Every Nation.”

Interactive Faith

Adult Discipleship offers LIVE online Bible studies for use by congregations, small groups, or individuals to serve as a mid-week Bible study.

Questions and Answers

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View reader submitted questions answered by a WELS professor. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Submit your own question.

 

WELS Radio

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You can now follow WELS on Instagram! Find us @WELSLutherans.

Digital Display Graphics

Download now! Digital display graphics for your church’s digital display screen.

Upcoming Events

WELS Camps

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018Various Locations

Steps of Martin Luther Tour – September – Humann

September 18 - September 29Germany

WELS Church Librarians’ Organization fall conference

September 23St. John’s Lutheran Church-Pardeeville
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Videos

Moments with Missionaries

Students at Asia Lutheran Seminary prepare for ministry.

More about Missions

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Looking for a WELS church or school near you? Search by specific types of churches, schools, early childhood education (pre-k), or specific WELS organizations. Search the WELS Locator.

Forward in Christ

Forward in Christ is the official magazine of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Printed monthly, this magazine addresses many important issues facing Christians today.

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