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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\, and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod may commemorate the holiday during weekend worship services. \nThe LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans\, service personnel\, chaplains and families who have faithfully answered the call to serve. \nLCMS congregations may plan their commemorations with the help of free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction letter\n\n\nSermon by Rev. Chaplain (Captain) Kyle D. Mietzner\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Color)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Black-and-White)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail\n\n\nOther 2025 celebrations\n\nMemorial Day is Monday\, May 26\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, May 25.\n\n\nIndependence Day is Friday\, July 4\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, July 6.\n\n\nVeterans Day is Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, Nov. 9.\n\n\nAny Saturday and/or Sunday of your choice.\n\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
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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
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