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SUMMARY:LCMS National Convention - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held from July 18 to 23\, 2026 in downtown Phoenix.\n\nThe Synod will gather under the convention theme\, “Christ Is Risen Indeed\,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22:\n“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead\, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death\, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die\, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” \n\n\n\n\nKey dates\nSt. Louis\nLCMS International Center\n\n 	Floor Committee Weekend — May 29–June 1\n\nPhoenix\nPhoenix Convention Center\n\n 	Pre-convention CLOSED Floor Committee Meetings — July 17\n\n\n 	Floor Committee Open Hearings — July 18\n\n\n 	Delegate Orientation — July 18\n\n\n 	Opening Worship — July 18\n\n\n 	Convention Proceedings — July 19–23\n\n\n 	Convention Closes — July 23\n\nSt. Louis\nConcordia Seminary\, St. Louis\n\n 	Installation of New Officers — Sept. 18\n\nAll dates are 2026.\n\n\n\nMore information\n\n 	General Convention Questions — convention@lcms.org\n 	Congregational Governance Questions — LCMSSecretary@lcms.org\n 	Convention Triennium — lcms.org/convention-triennium\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-national-convention-2026/
LOCATION:AZ
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Braille Workers lunch-and-learn — 'Dining in the Dark'
DESCRIPTION:During the 2026 LCMS Convention\, Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) will host a free lunch-and-learn from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, July 22\, at the Phoenix Convention Center on the second floor in room West 211AB. \n\n\n\nWhat would it be like to share a meal without sight? Join Lutheran Braille Workers for this unique experience that offers a glimpse into the daily realities of visual impairment while enjoying a complimentary box lunch.  \n\n\n\nDuring the luncheon\, attendees will also learn about LBW’s “Songs of Faith\, Stories of Light” initiative\, a five-year project that shares the faith stories of people who are blind or visually impaired through original music and storytelling.  \n\n\n\nCome curious\, leave inspired. Online registration is open.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lutheran-braille-workers-lunch-and-learn-dining-in-the-dark-july-22-2026/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix\, Ariz.\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Featured Events,Lunch-and-Learns,Special Events,Synod Convention
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Braille Workers":MAILTO:LBW@LBWLoveWorks.org
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