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SUMMARY:Mercy: Love Throughout Life conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Mercy: Love Throughout Life conference\, hosted by the LCMS Office of National Mission\, will take place March 14–15\, 2025. \nConference sessions\, all of which will be livestreamed\, will take place in three different locations. Participants may attend in-person at one of these locations\, or they may watch online. \nThe three in-person locations will focus on the following subject areas:\n\nConcordia University\, Irvine\, Calif.\, will host sessions on marriage\, life and the family at its Concordia – Spectrum Campus.\n\n\nGrace Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg\, Fla.\, will host sessions on spiritual care.\n\n\nThe LCMS International Center in St. Louis\, Mo.\, will host sessions on advocating\, teaching and caring for human life.\n\nFeatured presenters will include:\n\nRev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison\, LCMS president\n\n\nDeaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, LCMS Office of National Mission managing director\n\n\nRev. Michael Salemink\, executive director of Lutherans For Life\n\n\nRev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa\, senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, Irvine\, Calif.\n\n\nRev. Dr. Brian Heller\, manager of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry\n\nSeveral sessions\, conducted in Spanish\, will be available to watch online. \nRegistration\nIn-person early bird registration\, which includes meals and snacks\, is $49 per person through Feb. 14. After that\, registration will be $74 per person. In-person registration closes on March 7. \nOnline registration (which can be used by an individual\, couple\, family or group) is $29 and will be open until the first day of the conference. \nBoth in-person and online attendees will have access to recorded sessions for 60 days after the conference. \nAll students at the Concordia universities and seminaries have free admission to this conference. To register\, they will need a valid Concordia email address for verification. For more information\, email SpecializedCare@lcms.org. \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/mercy-love-throughout-life-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
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SUMMARY:Created Male and Female Parent Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Created Male and Female Parent Retreat\, designed to support LCMS parents of children who are dealing with sexual orientation and gender identity issues\, will once again be offered next spring\, on April 8–12\, 2025. \nLCMS Family Ministry and the Created Male and Female Task Force have partnered together to offer this retreat. \nParticipants will leave with a godly approach to caring for children with sexual orientation and gender identity issues. \nRetreat leaders include: \n\nThe Rev. Christopher Esget\, LCMS fifth vice-president and chairman of the Created Male and Female Task Force;\n\n\nThe Rev. Dr. Mark Rockenbach\, professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, and task force member; and\n\n\nDeaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, Office of National Mission managing director\, Human Care and Ministerial Support.\n\nRegistration for the retreat is now open for all church workers. The deadline to register is Nov. 30. Registration will be capped at four married couples. \nAfter church workers have had a chance to register\, registration will be opened up to other LCMS members who have been recommended by their pastors or other church workers.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/created-male-and-female-parent-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20250219T010238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T203514Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 28\, through Friday\, May 30\, 2025\, at Concordia University Irvine (CUI) in Irvine\, Calif. \nUnder the theme “Baptized: Identity and Vocation in Campus Life\,” the conference will feature plenary presentations by the Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer\, Rev. Dr. David Loy\, and Rev. Dr. Oesch. \nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\nThe conference begins at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Wednesday\, May 28\, and ends with lunch at 12:15 p.m. on Friday\, May 30. Read the schedule to see session times\, topics and speakers. \nThere is no fee to attend. Lunch and dinner on May 28 and 29 as well as lunch on May 30 are included at no charge. The conference capacity is 70 participants. \nAttendees may also reserve a complimentary room for the nights of May 28 and 29 on a first-come\, first-served basis. On-campus dormitory rooms are single occupancy with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. If a spouse is staying in the room\, there will be a cost of $70 per night on May 28 and 29. Additional nights cost $70. \nIf you are flying\, the closest airport to the conference site is John Wayne Airport (SNA)\, which is about 4 miles away from CUI. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are both more than an hour away from the university. If you have travel questions\, please email lcmsu@lcms.org. \nView conference schedule \nRegister now \n\nEquipping Conference\nInternational Student Ministry\, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization\, will host its annual Equipping Conference at Concordia University Irvine immediately after the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference. \nWhile this is a separate event\, if you are planning to attend both\, please be sure to register for housing for Friday\, May 30. \nMore information is available on isminc.org.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Concordia University Irvine — Irvine\, Calif.\, 1530 Concordia West\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20250523T192651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T144804Z
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SUMMARY:2025 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held Wednesday\, Sept. 17\, through Friday\, Sept. 19\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s International Center in St. Louis. \nMeeting under the theme “Serving the Suffering: The Church’s Role in Recovery\,” attendees will learn how the church can respond in crisis situations with the physical and spiritual care that is so desperately needed by those affected. \nAttendees will also hear practical advice and guidance from pastors\, disaster response coordinators and others who have responded to significant disasters. \n\nSchedule\nAll times Central \nSept. 17 — ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers.\nThis day will include training on best practices related to the LERT training\, generative conversation\, and ample opportunities for learning from one another. The new LERT manual and PowerPoint presentation\, which will be the standard for all future basic LERT trainings and modules\, will be revealed. \n\nWednesday\, Sept. 17 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be provided.\n\n\nSept. 18-19 — For DDRCs\, LERT trainers\, and all others with an interest in disaster response.\nSessions will include presentations on the theology of mercy\, table-top exercises\, case studies and practical breakouts.\n \n\nThursday\, Sept. 18 — 8 a.m. registration to 5 p.m. Lunch and a catered banquet dinner will be provided.\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 19 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.\n\n\nRegistration\, which includes five meals\, is $75 per person. \nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging\, and hotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport at a discounted rate. \nRegister online \n\nQuestions?\nContact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org with any questions.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-lcms-national-disaster-response-and-training-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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GEO:38.5605895;-90.4080025
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20250912T151824Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Colloquy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you know an educator who might be interested in teacher colloquy? \nA free Teacher Colloquy Webinar will be held on Wednesday\, Oct. 15\, at 7 p.m. (CDT) to go over the process\, requirements and benefits of becoming rostered as an LCMS Minister of Religion—Commissioned. Teacher colloquy is a great way for educators who attended a non-LCMS college or university to gain robust theological grounding and roster status. \nThe webinar\, brought to you by Set Apart to Serve\, will be hosted by the Rev. Dr. Paul Philp\, executive director of Concordia University Education Network (CUEnet)\, and Wendi Murphy\, CUEnet office operations manager and registrar. \nThe webinar will cover many topics\, such as common questions and myths about colloquy; real colloquy stories; a walk-through of the requirements\, coursework\, timing and financial aid; and the next steps for those who are ready to begin the process. \nInterested teachers can register for the live Zoom webinar at thelc.ms/teacher-colloquy-webinar. Schools might consider scheduling a watch party for staff to attend together. The webinar will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/teacher-colloquy-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Set Apart to Serve":MAILTO:setapart2serve@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251002T164433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200733Z
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SUMMARY:FORO: Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative model designed to support missionaries through partnership and shared resources\, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in global missions. \nContact \n\njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-uruguay/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251002T164847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200806Z
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SUMMARY:FORO: Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:The FORO concept is simple and its impact is powerful. The word itself is Spanish for “forum.” LCMS International Mission uses FOROs to facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus our resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. Missionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. They need relationships. They need support networks. They need people like you to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide that relationship. \nTwice a year\, missionaries gather with partners — people from churches\, organizations schools. They sit down together\, and they talk. They talk about making disciples\, planting Lutheran churches and about mission work. They talk about what’s happening on the ground. About the needs of the people they serve. About what’s working — and what’s not. The missionaries speak\, and the partners listen. Then\, everyone has a chance to respond. \nContact \n\ncard@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-puerto-rico/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251106T223834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T155726Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Jamaica (Omaha\, Neb.)
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Jamaica on Nov. 13-14\, 2025\, in Omaha\, Neb. \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. Ted Krey\nLCMS International Mission\nRegional Director\, Latin America & the Caribbean \nted.krey@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-jamaica-omaha-nebraska-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251106T204151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T155735Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Chile
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Chile on Nov. 13-14\, 2025. \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-chile-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251119T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202041Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Feb. 13-15\, 2026\, in La Paz\, Honduras. \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\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\nherb.burch@lcms.org \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251119T202145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203252Z
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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:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251125T204913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T232416Z
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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:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251119T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T162455Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
CREATED:20251119T174759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175327Z
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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:20260411T134401
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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
DTSTAMP:20260411T134401
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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:20260411T134401
CREATED:20260302T183643Z
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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
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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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