The Fort Wayne Lutheran

01/11/2026

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01/10/2026

Congratulations to Concordia Lutheran High School senior Alivia Bolinger on reaching an incredible milestone.

Alivia was recently recognized for scoring 1,000 points in her high school basketball career, a testament to her hard work, consistency, and dedication.

She will continue her basketball journey at Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she signed to play earlier this year. Well done, Alivia!

01/09/2026

As winter settles over Indiana, step away from the busyness of life and into a weekend of renewal at Camp Lutherhaven’s Women’s Retreat January 23-25.

Keynote speaker Sarah Stair will guide participants through stories of God’s promises revealed in Scripture and in her own life, encouraging women to trust and rest in His unfailing goodness.

Whether you come on your own, with a friend, or with a group from your church or family, this retreat offers a time to reconnect with God and with one another. For more information or to register, please visit

REFLECT. RENEW. RESTORE. UPCOMING RETREATS SUPPORT LUTHERHAVEN WELCOME TO CAMP! Camp Lutherhaven is a year-round outdoor ministry center dedicated to creating adventurous, fun, faith-building experiences for people of all ages. It’s located just 26 miles northwest of Fort Wayne amidst the rolling ...

01/09/2026

In today’s digital age, our children face temptations daily to engage with screens. This may be through television, gaming, or scrolling. Parents face the challenge of setting boundaries and limitations for what their children are exposed to and how much time they are allowed to spend on these activities. To learn more about what you can do, you can access a resource from the Lutheran Schools Partnership at tinyurl.com/TLSPlittleminds.

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01/08/2026

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church held its second annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 29. The event included a craft fair, cookie walk, hot cocoa bar, live music, and Santa. Though the forecast called for heavy snow, the event was well attended and raised money for the church’s air conditioner replacement fund. If you are interested in participating as a vendor at next year’s festival, please contact the festival’s coordinator, Marna Davis, at [email protected].

01/07/2026

Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School seeks a Student Support Specialist who will enhance academic success by supporting students through compassionate care and interventions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a flexible start date as early as spring semester. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and application to Executive Assistant Hannah Swor at [email protected].

01/07/2026

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., is celebrating 100 years as a congregation in 2026. An anniversary kick-off luncheon will be held Jan. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in Bethlehem’s cafeteria.

Tickets are $1 each (the cost of a meal in 1926). Reservations can be made by calling 260-744-3228.

The church service begins at 9 a.m. with Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch, Indiana District President, preaching the sermon.

Nathan Bienz, historian and FW Lutheran Board member, will speak after lunch about the growth of the church and school in the Fort Wayne Lutheran community in 1926.

Year-long activities include a fish fry on March 27, an education session at the church on May 31, a neighborhood walk on June 20, and a community health fair on July 18. Alumni will be highlighted in a September 12-13 dance with additional events planed through the year-long celebration.

Upcoming Events January 3 8:30am Men's Bible Study 8:30 AM January 3 4:00pm Worship w/Communion 4:00 PM January 4 9:00am Worship Service w/Communion 9:00 AM January 4 10:30am EDUCATION HOUR 10:30 AM January 10 8:30am Men's Bible Study 8:30 AM January 10 4:00pm Worship w/Communion 4:00 PM January 11....

01/06/2026

Christmas memories warm hearts at women’s Advent Tea

On December 7, 135 women braved the cold to attend the Women of Bethlehem’s 13th Annual Advent Tea at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd.
“Christmas Memories” was the theme, and each of the 11 decorated tables reflected the hostess’s favorite Christmas memory. Appetizers and a dessert were available at each table, while sixteen men served the beverages. A love offering went to Lutheran South Unity School.

The program was a dramatic reading of “A Cup of Christmas Tea” by Al Schumm and Sharon Dietrich Schumm. The poem was written by Tom Hegg, who, drawing on his childhood Christmas Memories, composed a straightforward, sentimental poem about an elderly, invalid great-aunt who hoped her nephew could make time to drop by for a “cup of Christmas tea.”

Three copies of the book were given as door prizes to the youngest guest (four years old) and the oldest three guests (92 years old).

The author threw out a Christmas Challenge in an article in Guideposts many years ago: “Call someone you loved as a child, or someone you haven’t seen for a while, who might be having trouble getting out. Go visit them, and settle in for a talk over a cup of Christmas tea.” This same Christmas Challenge went home with everyone who attended the event!

01/05/2026

Ask Christ-centered professional counselors your questions about faith and mental health. Each month, a Cross Connections counselor responds in the column “Anchored in Hope.” Submit questions to [email protected], and the team will reply in the following month’s column. If you need to speak with someone directly, please call 260-373-0213.

“There were a lot of barriers put up by both of us. By focusing on the right things and what God expected of us, those barriers melted away and found a new love. A stronger love. A love with God in the center of it!”

01/05/2026

Are you interested in history and religion? Do you have a connection to the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod in the Fort Wayne area? A study is being conducted on how German Lutheran culture, ethnicity, and religion were passed down in the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod through former members of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church from 1917 to 1947.

To participate in this study, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- You must have been baptized, confirmed, or a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod prior to adulthood or have joined the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and been a member in the last 30 years.

- You must have lineage dating back to the LCMS between 1917 and 1947.
- You or your family must have attended St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church after 1917.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are interested in participating, please contact Alexis Wilson at [email protected] or call 260-582-6575. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely.

01/04/2026

A New Year Prayer

A Prayer for the New Year to Keep God First:Dear God,Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives this past y...

01/03/2026

The Indiana District is blessed to have a group of women who plan an annual Katie Retreat for pastors’ wives and widows. The retreat is planned for Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 at the Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis. Keynote speaker Darcy Paape will be joined by Paula Isakson. Commuter and single-day registration is available. Registration deadline is Jan. 17. Register online at indianadistrictlcms.regfox.com/katie-retreat-2026