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SUMMARY:FORO — Venezuela
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Venezuela on Feb. 24-25\, 2026. \n\n\n\nWhat is a FORO?\n\n\n\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \n\n\n\nWhen do FOROs occur?\n\n\n\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \n\n\n\nWhy are FOROs needed?\n\n\n\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-venezuela-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
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SUMMARY:FORO — The Philippines
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in The Philippines from Feb. 26 to March 3\, 2026. The gathering includes The Lutheran Church in the Philippines. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContacts\nMatt Wasmund\, LCMS Missionary \nmatthew.wasmund@lcms.org\n\nRev. Paul Nelson\, LCMS Missionary \npaul.nelson@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-the-philippines-february-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Asia,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Asia":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251119T162341Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama from Feb. 27 to March 1\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-panama-february-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
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SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on March 6-8\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — March 2026
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host a YouthLead Training event Thursday\, March 19\, to Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 in the St. Louis suburb. \nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThis year’s curriculum focus will be on apologetics\, including how to understand and share Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. Along with learning to teach this curriculum\, we will lead youth in leadership skill development and building relationships with other young leaders. \nRegistration is closed\nEvent capacity is full for youth and adult leaders. If you are interested in attending\, join the waiting list by emailing LCMS Youth Ministry at youth.ministry@lcms.org. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nIt is preferred that teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation\, although arrangements can be made for teens to come unaccompanied. \n \nWhat happens at a YouthLead Training event?\nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThe annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives teens the tools they need to mature in their faith\, become leaders in their congregations\, and reach out to their peers with the love of Christ. \nDownload flyer\n \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/youthlead-training-march-2026/
LOCATION:Pallottine Renewal Center: St. Louis\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
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SUMMARY:FORO — Belize
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Belize on March 20-22\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \nherb.burch@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-belize-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — East-Southeast Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) East-Southeast Region on March 26 and 27. Our hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry. \n\n\n\nThe panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. \n\n\n\nWe are hoping for a healthy conversation as we answer questions and share insights and information. To that end\, we are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff\, pastors\, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nLCMS East-Southeast Region \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26\, 1–4 p.m. — The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew\, Silver Spring\, Md.\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 27\, 1–4 p.m. — Christ the King Lutheran Church\, Orlando\, Fla.\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS East-Southeast Region — March 26-27\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Blurb\n\n\n\nShare in your Sunday Bulletin: \n\n\n\nHave questions about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry? Come and talk to the LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee\, which includes the two seminary presidents\, at the Listening Session hosted at [Congregation] on [Day\, Date\, Time]. \n\n\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\nShare graphic and caption on your congregation’s social media: \n\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will soon hold two Listening Sessions in the LCMS [Region]\, sharing information and insights about forming faithful pastors to meet the present and future needs of the LCMS. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and join the discussion with both seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, LCMS executive director of Pastoral Education. We’re looking forward to a fruitful discussion! \n\n\n\nThe Listening Sessions will take place: \n\n\n\n[List the relevant information from above on the session(s) nearest you] \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastoral Formation Listening Sessions\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will be hosting Listening Sessions in all five LCMS Regions. The West-Southwest Region sessions will be on June 13 and 15. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central\, Great Plains and Great Lakes Regions coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-east-southeast-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
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SUMMARY:FORO — Eritrea
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Eritrea on April 7-10\, 2026\, in Nairobi\, Kenya. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Shauen Trump\, Regional Director for Africa\nLCMS International Mission \nshauen.trump@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-eritrea-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251125T201847Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Rwanda on April 13-18\, 2026. The gathering includes Lutheran Mission in Africa–Synod of a Thousand Hills. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Shauen Trump\, Regional Director for Africa\nLCMS International Mission \nshauen.trump@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-rwanda-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251117T043850Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Mexico on April 22-23\, 2026\, in Mexico City. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-mexico-city-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251125T212105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T212105Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Spain
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Spain from April 23–29\, 2026\, in Madrid. The gathering includes the Spanish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Española). \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContacts\nBenjamin Helge\, LCMS Missionary \nbenjamin.helge@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-spain-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Eurasia,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
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SUMMARY:FORO — Peru
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Peru on May 1-3\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-peru-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251119T201801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T201801Z
UID:10001508-1778803200-1779062399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Uruguay on May 15-17\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-uruguay-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20260305T204325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T222154Z
UID:10001542-1780531200-1780703999@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference will be held Thursday\, June 4\, through Friday\, June 5\, 2026\, in Lawrence\, Kan. \n\n\n\nUnder the theme “From Generation to Generation\,” the conference will feature plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. \n\n\n\nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\n\n\n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is free. Attendees will receive a complimentary single-occupancy hotel room on June 4 on a first-come\, first-served basis. Lunch and dinner on June 4 plus lunch on June 5 are also included at no charge. \n\n\n\nMore information\, including speaker and session information\, will be available once finalized. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView conference schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Campus Ministry":MAILTO:lcmsu@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20260303T220424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T213515Z
UID:10001541-1781308800-1781567999@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — West-Southwest Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) West-Southwest Region on June 13 and June 15. Our hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry. \n\n\n\nThe panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. \n\n\n\nWe are hoping for a healthy conversation as we answer questions and share insights and information. To that end\, we are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff\, pastors\, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nLCMS West-Southwest Region \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church\, Scottsdale\, Ariz.\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 15\, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Christ the King Lutheran Church\, Kingwood\, Texas\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS West-Southwest Region — June 13 and June 15\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Blurb\n\n\n\nShare in your Sunday Bulletin: \n\n\n\nHave questions about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry? Come and talk to the LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee\, which includes the two seminary presidents\, at the Listening Session hosted at [Congregation] on [Day\, Date\, Time]. \n\n\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\nShare this graphic and the below caption on your congregation’s social media: \n\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will soon hold two Listening Sessions in the LCMS [Region]\, sharing information and insights about forming faithful pastors to meet the present and future needs of the LCMS. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and join the discussion with both seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, LCMS executive director of Pastoral Education. We’re looking forward to a fruitful discussion! \n\n\n\nThe Listening Sessions will take place: \n\n\n\n[List the relevant information from above on the session(s) nearest you] \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastoral Formation Listening Sessions\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will be hosting Listening Sessions in all five LCMS Regions. The East-Southeast Region sessions will be March 26 and 27. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central\, Great Plains and Great Lakes Regions are coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-west-southwest-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251104T231820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T043302Z
UID:10001490-1781395200-1781913599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:YouthLead Servant Event — June 2026
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host its inaugural YouthLead Servant Event from Sunday\, June 14\, to Friday\, June 19\, 2026 at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion\, Ind. \nThe gathering blends a week-long servant event and our YouthLead training. Part of each day will serve the Burmese Mission Outreach’s Party in the Park\, which shares Christ’s love through fun and fellowship with Burmese refugees in Fort Wayne\, Ind. \nThe remainder of each day will be for large- and small-group time to cultivate Christian leadership skills\, including communication development\, writing and leading a devotion\, and more. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration is $300\, which includes food and housing during the training\, supplies\, and a T-shirt. Some of the cost of this training is graciously provided by a grant from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. \nParticipants will have to provide their own transportation to and from Camp Lutherhaven. \nIf you would like to bring a group of more than four youth and two adults\, please contact julianna.shults@lcms.org before you register. \nWhat are the accommodations?\nHousing will be in Camp Lutherhaven’s Daniel Retreat Center with men and women staying on separate sides of the cabin. \nParticipants should bring towels\, sleeping bags\, pillows\, and other bedding as everyone will be staying on bunk beds. \nMeals and snacks will be provided through Camp Lutherhaven and Burmese Mission Outreach. \n\nDownload flyer \nRegister \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/youthlead-servant-event-june-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Lutheranhaven: Albion\, Ind.\, 1596 S 150 W\, Albion\, IN\, 46701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251119T175156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175156Z
UID:10001500-1788480000-1788739199@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 4-6\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251119T180856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T193058Z
UID:10001505-1789689600-1789948799@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Sept. 18-20\, 2026\, in Comayagüela\, Honduras. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \nherb.burch@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251125T211316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T213628Z
UID:10001514-1790121600-1790726399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Germany
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Germany from Sept. 23–29\, 2026\, in Berlin and Wittenberg. The gathering includes the Independent Evangelical—Lutheran Church (SELK). \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContacts\nBenjamin Helge\, LCMS Missionary \nbenjamin.helge@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/germany-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Eurasia,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Eurasia":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260411T164546
CREATED:20251119T163516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T163516Z
UID:10001498-1790294400-1790553599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama on Sept. 25-27\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-panama-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20251119T202654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T171235Z
UID:10001510-1790899200-1791158399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Puerto Rico on Oct. 2-4\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContacts\nRev. James Sharp \njames.sharp@lcms.org \ncard@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-puerto-rico-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20251119T180008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T180008Z
UID:10001503-1792108800-1792367999@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Peru
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Peru on Oct. 16-18\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-peru-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20251117T044337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T205752Z
UID:10001494-1793145600-1793318399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico (With Ylseta Lutheran Mission Human Care in El Paso\, Texas)
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO with Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care about mission work in Mexico on Oct. 28-29\, 2026\, in El Paso\, Texas. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-mexico-el-paso-texas-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20251119T181448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T181448Z
UID:10001506-1802995200-1803254399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Feb. 19-21\, 2027. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \nherb.burch@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-february-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270308
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20251119T175449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175449Z
UID:10001501-1804118400-1804463999@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on March 4-7\, 2027. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-march-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270712T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20260327T222833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T151605Z
UID:10001544-1815350400-1815782399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:2027 Institute on Liturgy\, Preaching and Church Music
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by LCMS Worship\, the 2027 Institute on Liturgy\, Preaching and Church Music will take place July 12-16. \n\n\n\nInformation\, including a location and daily schedule\, will be announced when details are finalized. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the Institute\, email LCMS Deaconess Cara Patton at worship@lcms.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270920
DTSTAMP:20260411T164547
CREATED:20251119T192841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T200548Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Sept. 17-19\, 2027.\nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come.\nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making.\nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships.\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro.\n\n\n\nContact\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary\n\nherb.burch@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-september-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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