LCMS Indiana District Convention — 2025
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-20 | Grand Wayne Convention Center: Fort Wayne, Ind., 120 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Indiana District Convention is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, and Friday, June 20, in Fort Wayne, Ind., at the Grand Wayne Convention Center.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Indiana District Office

Profile — Indiana District

Web — in.lcms.org

Email — lisa.slack@in.lcms.org

Phone — 260-423-1511

LCMS Northwest District Convention — 2025
2025-06-19 - 2025-06-21 | Spokane Convention Center: Spokane, Wash., 334 West Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Northwest District Convention is scheduled for Thursday, June 19, to Saturday, June 21, in Spokane, Wash., at the Spokane Convention Center.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Northwest District Office

Profile — Northwest District

Web — nowlcms.org

Email — admin@nowlcms.org

Phone — 503-288-8383

LCMS Eastern District Convention — 2025
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-21 | First Trinity Lutheran Church: Tonawanda, N.Y., 1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda, NY, 14150, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Eastern District Convention is scheduled for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Tonawanda, N.Y., at First Trinity Lutheran Church.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Eastern District Office

Profile — Eastern District

Web: — lcmsed.org

Email: — cabrzyski@gmail.com

Phone — 716-634-5111

LCMS Nebraska District Convention — 2025
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-21 | Younes Conference Center South: Kearney, Neb., 416 Talmadge Street, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Nebraska District Convention is scheduled for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, in Kearney, Neb., at the Younes Conference Center South.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Nebraska District Office

Profile — Nebraska District

Web — ndlcms.org

Email — info@ndlcms.org

Phone — 402-643-2961

LCMS Michigan District Convention — 2025
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-24 | Concordia University: Ann Arbor, Mich., 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Michigan District Convention is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 24, at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Mich.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Michigan District Office

Profile — Michigan District

Web — michigandistrict.org

Email — info@michigandistrict.org

Phone — 734-665-3791

LCMS Missouri District Convention — 2025
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-24 | Holiday Inn Executive Center: Columbia, Mo., 2200 I-70 Drive S.W., Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Missouri District Convention is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 24, in Columbia, Mo., at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Missouri District Office

Profile — Missouri District

Web — mo.lcms.org

Email — sarah.irwin@mo.lcms.org

Phone — 314-590-6200

LCMS Ohio District Convention — 2025
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-24 | St. John Lutheran Church: Dublin, Ohio, 6135 Rings Road, Dublin, OH, 43016
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Ohio District Convention is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, to Tuesday, June 24, in Dublin, Ohio, at St. John Lutheran Church.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Ohio District Office

Profile — Ohio District

Web — oh.lcms.org

Email — info@oh.lcms.org

Phone — 440-235-2297

LCMS Pacific Southwest District Convention — 2025
2025-06-25 - 2025-06-27 | La Quinta Resort & Club: La Quinta Calif., 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA, 92253
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Pacific Southwest District Convention is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, to Friday, June 27, in La Quinta, Calif., at the La Quinta Resort & Club.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Pacific Southwest District Office

Profile — Pacific Southwest District

Web — psd-lcms.org

Email — info@psd-lcms.org

Phone — 949-854-3232

LCMS English District Convention — 2025
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-28 | Concordia University: Ann Arbor, Mich., 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 English District Convention is scheduled for Thursday, June 26, to Saturday, June 28, at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Mich.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS English District Office

Profile — English District

Web — englishdistrict.org

Email — englishdistrict.org/about-us/contact-us

Phone — 248-476-0039

LCMS Iowa District East Convention — 2025
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-28 | Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Iowa District East Convention is scheduled for Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Iowa District East Office

Profile — Iowa District East

Web — lcmside.org

Email — lcmside.org/contact

Phone — 319-373-2112

LCMS Atlantic District Convention — 2025
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-11 | Our Savior’s Lutheran Church: Albany (Colonie), N.Y., 63 Mountain View Ave., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Atlantic District Convention is scheduled for Thursday, July 10, to Friday, July 11, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in the Albany, N.Y., suburb of Colonie.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Atlantic District Office

Profile — Atlantic District

Web — ad-lcms.org

Email — office@ad-lcms.org

Phone — 914-337-5700

LCMS Central Illinois District Convention — 2025
2025-07-13 - 2025-07-15 | Crowne Plaza Springfield – Convention Center: Springfield, Ill., 3000 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL, 62703, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Central Illinois District Convention is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, to Tuesday, July 15, in Springfield, Ill., at the Crowne Plaza Springfield–Convention Center.
District conventions, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention.
The schedule includes time for conducting business, electing officers, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship, nurture, inspiration, and fellowship.
Pastors, teachers, other commissioned ministers, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend.
General sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer, and guests are also invited to the worship services.
LCMS Central Illinois District Office

Profile — Central Illinois District

Web — cidlcms.org

Email — cid@cidlcms.org

Phone — 217-793-1802

LCMS National Convention - 2026
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-23 | IA
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held from July 18 to 23, 2026 in downtown Phoenix.

The Synod will gather under the convention theme, “Christ Is Risen Indeed,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22:
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”

Key dates
St. Louis
LCMS International Center

Floor Committee Weekend — May 29–June 1

Phoenix
Phoenix Convention Center

Pre-convention CLOSED Floor Committee Meetings — July 17

Floor Committee Open Hearings — July 18

Delegate Orientation — July 18

Opening Worship — July 18

Convention Proceedings — July 19–23

Convention Closes — July 23

St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Installation of New Officers — Sept. 18

All dates are 2026.

More information

General Convention Questions — convention@lcms.org
Congregational Governance Questions — LCMSSecretary@lcms.org
Convention Triennium — lcms.org/convention-triennium

Concordia Plan Services lunch-and-learns
2026-07-19 00:00 - 2026-07-21 23:59 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Concordia Plan Services will host six lunch-and-learns from Sunday, July 19, to Tuesday, July 21, during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix.

To register for a free luncheon, visit the Concordia Plans exhibitor booth at the convention beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18. View Exhibit Hall days and hours of operation.

Schedule

Sunday, July 19 — 12:15 p.m.

“Concordia Risk Solutions: A New Ministry Insurance Option”

Room — W211 AB

Presenter — Kevin Herweck, Concordia Plan Services Chief Executive Officer

Overview — Traditional insurers rarely understand the unique needs of ministries — that’s why Concordia Plan Services created Concordia Risk Solutions, an insurance program designed around the values, operations, and real-world risks ministries face every day. This session will introduce this exciting new offering, including coverage for property, general liability, automobile, workers’ comp, and more. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how this purpose-driven, values-aligned program can safeguard your people, property, and mission — so you can stay focused on spreading the Word of God.

Sunday, July 19 — 12:15 p.m.

“Fitness for All Ages”

Room — W213 AB

Presenter — Paul Endorf, Concordia Plan Services Financial Educator

Overview — Financial wellness is an important component of our overall wellness. This session will provide a toolkit of actions you can take to improve or maintain your financial well-being, such as using credit wisely, saving and investing for the future, and utilizing fintech. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to be a good steward of the financial resources God has entrusted to you.

Monday, July 20 — 12:15 p.m.

“Fostering a Culture of Wellness: Helping Ministries and Workers Thrive”

Room — W211 AB

Presenter — Kelly Menke, Concordia Plan Services Health and Wellness Educator

Overview — What does a true culture of wellness look like — and why does it matter? Research shows that when health is valued, stress goes down, satisfaction and productivity go up, and organizations thrive. In this session, you’ll discover practical actions and resources to help build a supportive wellness culture in your ministry, no matter your role.

Monday, July 20 — 12:15 p.m.

“Building Your Retirement Paycheck with Concordia Plans”

Room — W213 AB

Presenter — Keith Duesenberg, Concordia Plan Services Financial Educator

Overview — A secure retirement doesn’t happen by accident — it takes intention and planning. This session will walk you through the Concordia Retirement Plan pension, explore the possible sources of your future retirement “paycheck,” and remind us why personal savings still play a vital role in our financial future. You’ll leave better equipped to be a faithful steward of the resources God has provided, so you can enjoy the retirement He has in store for you.

Tuesday, July 21 — 12:15 p.m.

“Anticipating the Future: Planning for Aging Parents”

Room — W211 AB

Presenter — Kelly Menke, Concordia Plan Services Health and Wellness Educator

Overview — It is no surprise to us that our parents are getting older. But are you equipped for all that comes with it? This session will equip future caregivers with essential knowledge to navigate the challenges of caring for aging parents. From discussing parental wishes and understanding caregiver roles to ensuring safety and health and addressing legal and financial considerations, attendees will be well-prepared to provide compassionate and effective care.

Tuesday, July 21 — 12:15 p.m.

“Work and Personal Life: Finding Harmony”

Room — W213 AB

Presenter — EverNorth Health Services

Overview — You’ve got a family you love, amazing friends, and a demanding job — and they all want part of your life. But it feels like giving to one means taking from another. In this seminar, we’ll discuss strategies that can help you fit the pieces together. Explore what work/life harmony means to you. And start a plan to achieve it.

Lutheran Church Extension Fund lunch-and-learn — 'Strengthening and Sustaining Small(ish) Churches: The Basics and Beyond'
2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Lutheran Church Extension Fund will host a free lunch-and-learn titled “Strengthening and Sustaining Small(ish) Churches: The Basics and Beyond” at noon on Monday, July 20, at the Phoenix Convention Center during the 2026 LCMS Convention.

Join Rev. Tom Eggebrecht, Senior Vice President-Ministry Solutions of LCEF, and learn the eight key traits of a self-sustaining congregation in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. From pastoral care to lay leadership, from ministry plans to facilities and finances, it’s all part of impactful Gospel proclamation inside the walls of the church and beyond into the community.

The thought-provoking gathering is for both pastoral and lay leaders with a desire to faithfully proclaim, “Christ is risen, indeed!” in this generation. A free guide will be presented to each attendee.

This luncheon will be limited to 200 attendees. Register online for a time of learning, food and fellowship.

Register

Alliance Defending Freedom lunch-and-learn — 'Your Ministry in the Public Square: Understanding Your Rights and Limitations'
2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
During the 2026 LCMS Convention, Alliance Defending Freedom will host a free lunch-and-learn titled “Your Ministry in the Public Square: Understanding Your Rights and Limitations” from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Room North 232 AB.

Many churches and schools want to engage on issues that affect public life but are unclear on their legal rights and limitations.

Join Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Kevin Theriot for a free luncheon to get the clarity you need to confidently lead your ministry. Key questions we will explore include:

What legal limitations and restrictions are placed on churches, principals, and pastors when engaging in today’s issues?

How do Christians engage in the public square while maintaining their primary identity in Christ?

How can leaders guide their congregations and schools to engage in culture not as partisans but as ambassadors for Christ?

The event is open to church leaders and heads of school. If space is available closer to the event, we’ll reach out about the opportunity to bring additional staff or family members.

Space is limited to 50 guests, so register today to reserve your spot.

Register

About the presenter

Kevin Theriot serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is a key member of the Center for Life Team working to defend pro-life speech and protect medical rights of conscience.

Since joining Alliance Defending Freedom in 2003, Theriot has been successful as lead counsel or co-counsel in numerous cases protecting the unborn and preserving the freedoms of speech and religion.

In NIFLA v. Becerra he was part of the Supreme Court team that protected California pregnancy centers from being forced to refer for abortion. In Women’s Health Link v. City of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Theriot defended the freedom of a pro-life pregnancy center to access an advertising forum in city buses. He was also one of several ADF attorneys who assisted Mississippi’s legal team with defending Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization at the Supreme Court, the victory that reversed Roe v. Wade.

In Kelvin Cochran v. City of Atlanta, he defended Chief Cochran’s free speech rights from government censorship, receiving a settlement of $1.2 million dollars. Theriot also co-authored the 2017 law review article, Free to Do No Harm: Conscience Protections for Healthcare Professionals.

Theriot earned his J.D. in 1991 from Vanderbilt University Law School. He is admitted to the bar in Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Missouri, Kansas, and Arizona. He is also a member of the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal district and appellate courts.

Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty lunch-and-learn — 'Church in the Public Square'
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
During the 2026 LCMS Convention, the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty (LCRL) will host a complimentary luncheon at noon on Tuesday, July 21, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Room North 232 AB.

LCRL’s Dr. Gregory Seltz and Rev. Mark Frith will be joined by Focus on the Family’s Timothy Goeglein as they share the work of the Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty, speaking to the challenge of being a “Church in the Public Square” for the sake of the Culture and the Mission of the Church.

The conversation will include issues concerning religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and educational freedom while positing the wonderful, present opportunities for the Church’s moral and Gospel voice to be useful in God’s hands for the sake of His preserving and saving work.

Attendees will also hear about the LCRL’s “Champions for Liberty” Network of Churches and receive Goeglein’s latest book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family.

The luncheon will be limited to 50 people. Scan the QR code to register online or visit the LCRL convention booth in the Exhibit Hall.

Register

Lutheran Braille Workers lunch-and-learn — 'Dining in the Dark'
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
During the 2026 LCMS Convention, Lutheran Braille Workers (LBW) will host a free lunch-and-learn from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at the Phoenix Convention Center on the second floor in room West 211AB.

What would it be like to share a meal without sight? Join Lutheran Braille Workers for this unique experience that offers a glimpse into the daily realities of visual impairment while enjoying a complimentary box lunch.

During the luncheon, attendees will also learn about LBW’s “Songs of Faith, Stories of Light” initiative, a five-year project that shares the faith stories of people who are blind or visually impaired through original music and storytelling.

Come curious, leave inspired. Online registration is open.

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