National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference – 2027

Youth leaders will connect with new and seasoned adult leaders while training to support their youth ministry. Attendees may also familiarize themselves with San Antonio, which is also the host city for the 2028 LCMS Youth Gathering.

LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference – 2026

The conference is for pastors, DCEs, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to facilitate networking among campus ministry leaders; facilitate sharing of ideas; and provide theological education and discussion, including plenary presentations, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.

Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective

Current and formerly deployed LCMS missionary spouses will share firsthand insights on safety, medical care, housing, children’s education, finances and raising a family in another culture.

Annunciation of our Lord

The Annunciation commemorates the visit of the angel Gabriel to the blessed Virgin Mary, announcing that the eternal Son of God would take up human flesh in her womb and, in accordance with Isaiah’s prophecy, be born of a virgin.

Palm Sunday

The Son of David comes in gentle humility, “sitting on a donkey’s colt,” yet as the King of Israel “in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13–15). He comes to be lifted up in glory on the cross in order to cast out “the ruler of this world” and draw all people to Himself (John 12:23–32).

Lay Worker Appreciation

On March 6, we thank God for our lay workers, who serve tirelessly in a variety of ways in our LCMS schools and congregations.