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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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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\nRev. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \njames.sharp@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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260508T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201213Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Bolivia
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Bolivia on Oct. 20-22\, 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\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nRev. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-bolivia-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20251117T044337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T205752Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261109T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260507T184152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T184245Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Belize
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Belize on Nov. 5-9\, 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-november-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260908T152359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T160611Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — Great Lakes Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Great Lakes Region on Nov. 14 and 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 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 Great Lakes Region \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 14\, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — St. Peter Lutheran Church\, Arlington Heights\, Ill.\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, Nov. 15\, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. — Trinity Lutheran Church\, Davenport\, Iowa\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Great Lakes Region — Nov. 14-15\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 other members of the committee. 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 were in March\, and the West-Southwest Region sessions were held in June. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central and Great Plains regions are coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-great-lakes-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260423T221525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T133903Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Malawi
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Malawi from Nov. 30 to Dec. 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 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. Fernando Huf\, Alliance MissionaryLCMS International Mission \nfernando.huf@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-malawi/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270126T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260818T210633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T145742Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Romania
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Romania from Jan. 20–26\, 2027\, in Bucharest and Brașov. \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 us\nFORO-Romania@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-romania-january-2027/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270127T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260910T215851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T184214Z
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SUMMARY:2027 LCMS District Prison Ministry Coordinator Conference — Oviedo\, Fla.
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s District Prison Ministry Coordinator Conference is scheduled for Jan. 28–29 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Oviedo\, Fla.  \n\n\n\nThis regional conference is for LCMS district prison ministry coordinators and those interested in learning more about the ministry. During the conference\, attendees will receive training\, be given time for discussion and have the chance to explore various prison ministry opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegistration information is coming soon. \n\n\n\nFor more information about LCMS Prison Ministry\, visit lcms.org/prison-ministry.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-district-prison-ministry-coordinator-conference-oviedo-florida/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Lutheran Church — Oviedo\, Florida\, 2021 W. State Road 426\, Oviedo\, FL\, 32765
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270217T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270217T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260910T220356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T184245Z
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SUMMARY:2027 LCMS District Prison Ministry Coordinator Conference — Scottsdale\, Ariz.
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s District Prison Ministry Coordinator Conference is scheduled for Feb. 17 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scottsdale\, Ariz. \n\n\n\nThis regional conference is for LCMS district prison ministry coordinators and those interested in learning more about the ministry. During the conference\, attendees will receive training\, be given time for discussion and have the chance to explore various prison ministry opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegistration information is coming soon. \n\n\n\nFor more information about LCMS Prison Ministry\, visit lcms.org/prison-ministry.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-district-prison-ministry-coordinator-conference-scottsdale-arizona/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church — Scottsdale\, Ariz.\, 3110 Hayden Road\, Scottsdale\, Arizona\, 85251
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270222
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20251119T181448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T181448Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260905T202013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T202508Z
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SUMMARY:2027 LCMS Life Conference — Online
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 LCMS Life Conference\, hosted by the LCMS Office of National Mission’s Life Ministry\, will take place Feb. 26–27\, 2027. \n\n\n\nConference sessions\, all of which will be online and in an on-demand format\, will cover a variety of life topics and issues\, for all stages of life from beginning to end. Several sessions conducted in Spanish will also be available. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration will open in early November and remain open until the beginning of the conference. \n\n\n\nParticipation is free to all\, and participants will have unlimited access to all videos during the two days of the conference. There will also be an option to purchase an extended access ticket\, which will enable sessions to be viewed for 60 days after the conference. \n\n\n\nCongregations are encouraged to host watch parties during the conference to facilitate further discussion of the presentations. \n\n\n\nExtended access tickets are $30\, but students attending a Concordia university or seminary will have free extended access so long as they register with a valid Concordia email address. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email lifeministry@lcms.org.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-life-ministry-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260508T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T204300Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama from Feb. 26-28\, 2027. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-panama-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20251119T175449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T193119Z
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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 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\nDana Stigdon\, LCMS Missionary \ndana.stigdon@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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270313T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260617T171536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181245Z
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — March 2027
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host 2 YouthLead Training events for teens from Saturday\, March 13 to Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027\, or Saturday\, April 24 to Tuesday\, April 27\, 2027\, in St. Louis. \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 will open October 2026\nRegistration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized. \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\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-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270405T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260507T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T184501Z
UID:10001560-1806537600-1806969599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Belize
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Belize on April 1-5\, 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-belize-april-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270405T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270410T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260910T172854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172858Z
UID:10001620-1806883200-1807401599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Zambia
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Zambia on April 5-10\, 2027. The gathering includes the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Africa-Zambia Diocese (LECA). \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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. Fernando Huf\, Alliance MissionaryLCMS International Mission \n\n\n\nfernando.huf@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-zambia-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270413T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260818T210126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T145641Z
UID:10001607-1807142400-1807660799@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Spain
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Spain from April 8–13\, 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\nContact us\nFORO-Spain@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-spain-april-2027/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270412T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270416T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260910T171730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171850Z
UID:10001618-1807488000-1807919999@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Eritrea
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Eritrea on April 12-16\, 2027. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea. \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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\nShara Osiro\, LCMS MissionaryLCMS International Mission \n\n\n\nshara.osiro@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-eritrea-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270419T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260910T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172357Z
UID:10001619-1808092800-1808611199@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Sierra Leone
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Sierra Leone on April 19-24\, 2027. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sierra Leone (CELC-SL). \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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\nShara Osiro\, LCMS MissionaryLCMS International Mission \n\n\n\nshara.osiro@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-sierra-leone-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270421T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260508T203714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T203719Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Mexico on April 20-21\, 2027\, in Mexico City. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-mexico-april-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270427T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260617T172516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181309Z
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — April 2027
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host 2 YouthLead Training events for teens from Saturday\, March 13 to Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027\, or Saturday\, April 24 to Tuesday\, April 27\, 2027\, in St. Louis. \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 will open October 2026\nRegistration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized. \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\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-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/youthlead-featured-image.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270429T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270502T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260508T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205714Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Peru
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Peru from April 29 to May 2\, 2027. \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. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-peru-april-may-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270712T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270903T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270905T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20260508T202611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202615Z
UID:10001565-1819929600-1820188799@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 3-5\, 2027. \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\nDana Stigdon\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\ndana.stigdon@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270920
DTSTAMP:20260921T153801
CREATED:20251119T192841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T203422Z
UID:10001507-1821139200-1821398399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Sept. 17-19\, 2027. \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
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271003T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153802
CREATED:20260508T204517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T204523Z
UID:10001570-1822348800-1822607999@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama from Oct. 1-3\, 2027. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-panama-october-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271014T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271017T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153802
CREATED:20260508T205042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T210108Z
UID:10001572-1823472000-1823817599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:FORO — Peru
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Peru from Oct. 14-17\, 2027. \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. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-peru-october-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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271105T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153802
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SUMMARY:2027 LCMS Prison Ministry Conference — St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Prison Ministry Conference will be held Nov. 4–5 at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis. \n\n\n\nParticipants from around the nation will engage in dialogue regarding prison ministry opportunities and practices\, and new resources will be introduced. \n\n\n\nRegistration information is coming soon. \n\n\n\nFor more information about LCMS Prison Ministry\, visit lcms.org/prison-ministry.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-prison-ministry-conference-st-louis/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
GEO:38.5605895;-90.4080025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271108T235959
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SUMMARY:FORO — Belize
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Belize on Nov. 4-8\, 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-belize-november-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20271116T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20271117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260921T153802
CREATED:20260508T203931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T203937Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Mexico on Nov. 16-17\, 2027\, in Mexico City. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-mexico-november-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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