The ILC’s 2026 World Seminaries Conference in Brief

Participants in the ILC's 2026 World Seminaries Conference in South Africa. SOUTH AFRICA – The International Lutheran Council’s (2026) World Seminaries Conference took place in Pretoria from June 22-25. The theme for the conference was: “Being Human, Being Christian:...

2026 World Seminaries Conference: Regional Plans

Participants in the ILC's 2026 World Seminaries Conference. LCSA Deputy Bishop Boss Sebeelo. SOUTH AFRICA – The third morning of the International Lutheran Council’s (ILC) 2026 World Seminaries Conference saw representatives from each of the ILC's world regions...

2026 World Seminaries Conference: Addressing Transhumanism

SOUTH AFRICA – The International Lutheran Council’s (ILC) 2026 World Seminaries continued on June 24, with the conference turning to a discussion of transhumanism. CLCSA Lead Pastor Given Masemola. The morning began with a service of Matins, with Lead Pastor Given...

2026 World Seminaries Conference begins in South Africa

Participants in the ILC's 2026 World Seminaries Conference. SOUTH AFRICA – The International Lutheran Council’s (ILC) 9th World Seminaries Conference opened on June 23 in Pretoria, South Africa. The theme for this year’s conference is “Being Human, Being Christian:...

Canadian Lutherans elect new president

LCC President Elect David Haberstock. (Photo: LCC, Thomas Winger). CANADA – From June 12-15, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) held its quadrennial synodical convention, during which time the church elected a new president: Rev. David Haberstock. The convention theme was...
AALC reelects Presiding Pastor

AALC reelects Presiding Pastor

Clergy at the AALC's 2026 General Convention. USA – The American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC) held its 30th General Convention in Plymouth, Minnesota, from June 23-25, during which time the church reelected Rev. Dr. Cary G. Larson to a second term as...

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LCMS reelects President Harrison

LCMS reelects President Harrison

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison. Photo: LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford. USA – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has reelected Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison to a sixth term as President. The result was announced on June 24. President Harrison was...

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The International Lutheran Council is a worldwide association of confessional Lutheran church bodies and groups which proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ on the basis of an unconditional commitment to the Holy Scriptures as the inspired and infallible Word of God and to the Lutheran Confessions contained in the Book of Concord as the true and faithful exposition of the Word of God. The ILC exists for the purpose of encouraging, strengthening, and promoting confessional Lutheran theology and practice centering in Jesus Christ, both among its members and throughout the world.

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