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LCC K-9s Spread Comfort to the Hurting Community of Highlands Ranch, ColoradoLCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Cubby (Redeemer – Fort Collins, Colorado), Eddie (Peace Lutheran – Grand Island, Nebraska), Priscilla (Trinity – Lincoln, Nebraska), and Nicodemus (The Rock – Seward, Nebraska) and their handlers were present with the dogs at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where kids and parents were congregating. This was the first day that kids were allowed back into the school. Teachers were waiting to gather their students and then bring the kids into the room that they were in when the shooting happened. -
Mother with 3 Children Needs VehicleLCC received the following request from Rev. Michal Greiner, St. Peter Lutheran Church & School in Arlington Heights, Illinois:
We have a mother with 3 children that desperately needs a safe vehicle. Her car can’t be fixed at a reasonable cost. She is in need of a vehicle to adequately care for her children. If you have a vehicle that you can donate, please prayerfully consider helping this family.
Rev. Micah Greiner
Lead Pastor
St. Peter Lutheran Church & School
Arlington Heights, Illinois
If you have a running vehicle to donate please contact LCC at (866) 455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org -
LCC Donors Continue to Support Impacted Individuals During Lengthy Nebraska Flood RecoveryLast week, Lutheran Church Charities was able to send additional funds from our generous donors to three Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS) churches in Nebraska so they can continue to support their communities flood recovery efforts.
Christ Lincoln with Tom Grunow, Director of Financial Generosity and Disaster Response Coordinator, stated after receiving the check from LCC, “Thanks so much on behalf of Christ and the other Nebraska congregations as well. LCC is such an important partner in ministry and we appreciate you’re assistance in helping us be God’s light in time of disaster and beyond.” -
Christkindl MarketsAustria ... Slovenia ... Croatia - 11 Days | November 30 - December 10, 2019
Hosted by: Tim Hetzner, President / CEO, Lutheran Church Charities
Since the Middle Ages, December in Central Europe means Advent Markets, where for centuries local craftsmen have expressed the message of Christmas in traditional handcrafts and decorations. From major cities to small villages, the markets attract locals and visitors alike, coming together to share in the anticipation of Advent. Join me in a trip, which explores the customs and traditions of this most important Christian celebration, where the magic of Christmas comes alive once more against the backdrop of the Alps. -
LCC K-9 Ministry Teams Thank Law Enforcement Officers During National Police WeekIn 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Between May 10 – 18 this year, teams from the LCC K-9 Police Ministry and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry attended memorial services, visited 9-1-1 centers, and visited police departments across the country to thank officers for their service. -
Matthew Warrick Hikes Pacific Crest Trail to Raise Funds for the LCC K-9 MinistryMatthew Warrick hits the road again, this time his mission is to raise awareness and funds for the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry. Matthew is a member of Bethany – Austin, Texas, home of LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Abner and Martha. -
LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner Speaks at Prince of Peace – Palatine, IllinoisOn Sunday, May 19, Tim Hetzner, President / CEO of Lutheran Church Charities, did a presentation at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois, titled "Three Days and Three Nights: How Can That Be?" In the presentation, he looked at the puzzling question – If Jesus was crucified on Friday and the tomb was empty on Sunday morning, where do we get three days and three nights? He also looked at the "apparent" contradictions in the Gospels surrounding the Passion Narrative of Jesus and showed how, when understanding the historical background, the "apparent" contradictions disappear!
If you would like to schedule a presentation of "Three Days and Three Nights: How Can That Be?" call 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.
LCC offices are closed for Memorial Day, May 27. If there is an emergency,
LCC staff is available to take your calls 24/7 at 866-455-6466 or respond to email.
Disaster Response
Lutheran Church Charities is blessed to have more than 50 LERT teams who help people regardless of their ethnic background, social standing, or religious affiliation.
For LERT volunteers, disaster response is an essential relief and outreach ministry. 
WORD StudyLutheran Church Charities offers a variety of in-depth live Bible studies, small group studies, extended year-long courses and online courses for
self-paced study. WORD Bible study classes are non-denominational and open to anyone regardless of church affiliation (or lack of). This is a safe environment to study the Bible. |
Crisis Response
When invited, Lutheran Church Charities responds to crisis situations within 24 hours of the time it is safe to do so.
Following tragic events, immediate response by LCC K-9 Ministries brings comfort to individuals and families directly impacted, first responders, and volunteers – always in the name of Jesus Christ. 
In The NewsThe ministries of Lutheran Church Charities are followed by local, national and international media, specifically in the areas of LCC K-9 Ministries, Disaster Response and Crisis Response. To read more about how LCC shares the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to the communities we serve, follow us In The News.
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K-9 Ministries
Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and handlers, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs and veteran handlers, and LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs and law enforcement officer handlers are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ.
VolunteerLutheran Church Charities is blessed to have more than 50 LERT teams who help people regardless of their ethnic background, social standing, or religious affiliation. For LERT volunteers, disaster response is an essential relief and outreach ministry.
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