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SUMMARY:Created Male and Female: In His Image Conference - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Created Male and Female: In His Image Conference\, hosted by National Mission together with DOXOLOGY\, will be held April 15–16\, 2024\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis. \nConference topics will include: \n\nPastoral care for those who cohabitate;\nPastoral support for parents of children who identify as transgender;\nThe Christian worldview and sexuality;\nSpiritual care for those suffering with LGBT-related temptations; and\nChristian counsel for families of individuals with same-sex attraction.\n\nThe conference has three different tracks geared toward specific audiences. \n\nAfternoon sessions on Monday\, April 15 are geared towards clergy;\nEvening sessions on Monday\, April 15 are geared towards families and laity; and\nAll sessions on Tuesday\, April 16 are geared towards educators and church workers.\n\nFeatured presenters include: \n\nRev. David C. Fleming\, executive director for Spiritual Care\, DOXOLOGY;\nDr. Beverly K. Yahnke\, executive director for Christian Counsel\, DOXOLOGY; and\nRev. Matthew Wurm\, senior pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church\, Brookings\, S.D.\n\nRegistration\nSpace is limited for in-person attendees\, so register soon to reserve your spot. Registration closes on April 1 or when capacity is reached. The registration fee\, which includes lunch\, is $25. \nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/created-male-and-female-conference-2024/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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SUMMARY:'YouthLead' Training for Teens
DESCRIPTION:YouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. LCMS Youth Ministry will host our 2024 YouthLead Training from Feb. 29 to March 3 in St. Louis. \nOur focus will be Christian identity\, who God has made us to be\, and who we are to each other. Along with the new curriculum\, we will be working through leadership development programming as well. \nThere are a limited number of spaces in the training. Once those spots are filled\, we will gladly take participants on a waiting list. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader can join us along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nWe prefer teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation. Arrangements can be made for them to come unaccompanied. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration for youth and adults is $375. This covers your food and housing during the training\, transportation to and from the airport if needed\, supplies\, and a shirt. You will also need to cover your transportation to and from St. Louis. \nWe encourage you to contact your district before you register as some districts have support for those attending this training. \nWhat happens at a Youthlead training?\nYouth are equipped for leadership in two key ways. First\, we engage them in studying God’s Word through a Bible study they experience and are trained to lead back home. \nSecond\, we focus on their unique identity and vocations as well as practical leadership skills that will benefit them in all aspects of servant leadership. \n  \nRegister for the training \n  \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n  \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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Youth Ministry
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SUMMARY:'Set Apart to Serve' Resource Launch Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the next stage of its church work recruitment initiative\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host an online Set Apart to Serve Resource Launch Town Hall on Wednesday\, Sept. 27\, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central time. The live town hall will also be recorded to watch at any time afterward. \nSAS is a collaborative effort across the Synod to support and encourage future church workers. The goal is to create an intentional culture of church worker formation in every LCMS congregation\, Lutheran school and camp. The Synod is developing resources and tools to help congregations foster this culture. \nDuring the past five and a half months\, SAS has been working with 36 congregations\, schools and camps that represent all 35 LCMS districts to pilot-test SAS resources and tools. \nFeedback from the pilot sites has helped the LCMS refine these resources\, and SAS is excited to share these effective tool kits with you. \nDuring the town hall\, the hosts will: \n\nProvide a brief overview of the SAS program;\n\n\nShare what was learned working with the pilot participants;\n\n\nIntroduce resources and tools to help congregations\, schools and camps with raising up the next generation of church workers; and\n\n\nProvide the next steps on how to make SAS work in your congregation.\n\nRegistration for the town hall is now open. Each congregation with a representative attending the town hall will receive a free welcome kit. \nThis town hall will be recorded and offered alongside the full collection of SAS resources. If you’re unable to attend the live event but intend to watch the recording\, please register as an attendee so your church or organization will be eligible to receive the free welcome kit. \nRegister now \n  \n\nJoin Zoom meeting\n\n\nMeeting ID: 896 7406 1102\n\n\nPasscode: 427217\n\n  \n\nLCMS Set Apart to Serve\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\n888-843-5267 (THE LCMS)\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/set-apart-to-serve-resource-launch-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Webinars
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SUMMARY:2023 LCMS Disaster Response Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 LCMS Disaster Response Conference — “Walking Together in Disaster Response” — will be held from 9 a.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 6\, to 3 p.m. on Friday\, Sept. 8\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis. \nDay 1\nThe first day of the conference is ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers.\n\nWednesday\, Sept. 6 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m.\n\nThe first day of the conference includes training\, particularly on the establishment and operation of volunteer activities. \nDays 2 & 3\nThe second and third day of conference anyone with an interest in disaster response\, including DDRCs and LERT trainers.\n\nThursday\, Sept. 7 — 8 a.m. registration to banquet starting at 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 8 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nThe sessions\, which will cover a variety of topics\, will include tabletop exercises\, case studies and practical breakouts. The conference schedule also includes chapel services\, on-site lunches and a banquet. \nView agenda \n\nSpecialized Spiritual Care Training Track\nIntroductory Series for Rostered Church Workers and Laity\nFor the first time\, we’re also offering a specialized track for those who are interested in providing spiritual care to various groups after disasters. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available. \n\nRegistration\nConference registration has closed.\n \n\nLodging\nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging. \nHotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel for the nights of Sept. 5\, Sept. 6\, and Sept. 7 at a discounted room rate of $85 per night (plus applicable taxes). The discounted rate is subject to availability. \nEach room includes breakfast\, Wi-Fi\, self-parking\, and shuttle service to/from the Hilton and the International Center is also included. A fitness center and on-site restaurant are also available. \nHotel booking information will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\nQuestions?\nContact LCMS Disaster Response at disaster@lcms.org with any questions. \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2023-lcms-disaster-response-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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SUMMARY:LCMS LifeFest - Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host LifeFest on Sunday\, June 25\, at the Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Milwaukee to celebrate life and remember the many lives lost to abortion in the United States. \nJoin LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and other fellow Lutherans at the event\, which occurs a day after the one-year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization\, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 24\, 2022\, that overturned Roe v. Wade. \nLifeFest will take place immediately following the closing worship service of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention in Milwaukee. The event will feature live music as well as refreshments and light snacks. \nLifeFest is free to attend\, but registration is required and space is limited. \nRSVP now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-lifefest-milwaukee/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Milwaukee\, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2023
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference will be held May 31 through June 1 at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis. The conference theme is “Engaging the Collegiate Mind.” \nThe speakers will be Dr. Adam Francisco\, the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss\, and the Rev. Eric Andrae. We hope that long-term ministry leaders — pastors\, commissioned workers\, and other campus workers — will join us for support and networking. \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\nRegister now \n\nSchedule\nWednesday\, May 31\n\n10 a.m. — Matins\n\n\n10:30 a.m. — Welcome\n\n\n10:40 a.m. — “The Wittenberg Mind” with Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss\n\n\n11:30 a.m. — Sext (Midday prayer at the sixth hour)\n\n\n11:45 a.m. — Lunch\n\n\n1 p.m. — “An Appeal for Apologetics” with Dr. Adam Francisco\n\n\n2 p.m. — Break\n\n\n2:15 p.m. — “State of LCMS U” with Rev. Michael Meyer\n\n\n2:45 p.m. — Breakout sessions:\n\nA — “Intentional Friendships with International Students Open Doors for Spiritual Conversations” with ministry catalyst for International Student Ministry Inc.\, Sue Hasselbring\n\n\nB — “Zoomer Rumors: What Do Kids Today Actually Care About” with University Lutheran Chapel’s campus ministry vicar\, Samuel Smith\n\n\nC — “Using Hymnody to Teach the Faith” with Rev. Mark Preus\n\n\n\n\n3:45 p.m. — Break\n\n\n4:15 p.m. — “Preventing the Pitfalls of Politicization” with Rev. Eric Andrae\n\n\n5:15 p.m. — Vespers\n\n\n5:30 p.m. — Dinner banquet\n\n\n7:30 p.m. — Gemutlichkeit at Luther House\n\nThursday\, June 1\n\nBreakfast — On your own at hotel\n\n\n10:15 a.m. — Terce (Prayer at the third hour)\n\n\n10:15 a.m. — “Muslim Views on Christianity” with Dr. Adam Francisco\n\n\n11:30 a.m. — Sext (Midday prayer at the sixth hour)\n\n\n11:45 a.m. — Lunch\n\n\n1:15 p.m. — “Christian Literature — Christian Literature?”\n\n\n2:15 p.m. — Break\n\n\n2:45 p.m. — Roundtable / Sharing Ideas\n\n\n4 p.m. — Itinerarium\n\n(All times Central) \nDownload schedule and speaker information \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2023/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Chapel\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 316 10th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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