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SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday\, May 28\, 2023. \nTo attend a Pentecost service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\n  \nWhat is Pentecost?\nThe word “Pentecost” (pronounced PEN-tuh-kost) comes from the Greek word pentekostos which means “fiftieth.” Exactly 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead\, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the form of flames of fire. \n\n  \nBulletin inserts\nKids in the Divine Service — Pentecost \n\nEnglish\n\n\nSpanish\n\n\n  \nLiturgical colors for Pentecost\nThe altar will be adorned with red. Red is a power color and is appropriate for use on Pentecost Sunday. On this day we remember the power and fire of “the Lord and Giver of Life\,” who revealed himself as the promised one. The color red communicates the motif of strength-strength and power the Holy Spirit gives in order for God’s people to call on the name of Jesus Christ and share that powerful name with others. \n\n  \nThree-Year Series A\nScripture readings\n\nNumbers 11:24–30\n\n\nActs 2:1–21\n\n\nJohn 7:37–39\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Risen Lord Jesus Pours Out the Holy Spirit\nThe Lord took “some of the Spirit” that was on Moses “and put it on the seventy elders” of Israel (Num. 11:25)\, and they “prophesied in the camp” (Num. 11:26). In the same way\, our risen Lord Jesus poured out His Holy Spirit at the Feast of Pentecost — the 50th day and the “Eighth Sunday” of Easter. When “a sound like a mighty rushing wind” and “tongues as of fire appeared” and rested on each of the 12 apostles\, “they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” and proclaimed “the mighty works of God” (Acts 2:2–4\, 11). The Lord Jesus grants this same Spirit to His Church on earth to proclaim Him glorified on the cross and risen victorious from the grave for us sinners. From His open heart\, our crucified and risen Lord pours out His Holy Spirit in “rivers of living water” (John 7:38) and invites everyone who thirsts to come to Him and drink freely (John 7:37). Through this life-giving work of the Holy Spirit\, we hear our pastors “telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God” (Acts 2:11)\, and “everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21). \n\n  \nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nGenesis 11:1–9\n\n\nActs 2:1–21\n\n\nJohn 14:23–31\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Spirit Gives Peace\nFollowing the flood\, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather\, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth\,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter)\, when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6)\, for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit\, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus\, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled\, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27). \n\n  \nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pentecost-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
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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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SUMMARY:Trinity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday\, June 4\, 2023. \nTo attend a Trinity Sunday service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nConfessing the Holy Trinity\nThe Athanasian Creed\, which was written by an anonymous author in the 5th century\, is the Church’s confession of the Holy Trinity. On Trinity Sunday\, the Church proclaims the Christian faith through the words of the Athanasian Creed. \n“The Athanasian Creed declares that its teachings concerning the Holy Trinity and our Lord’s incarnation are “the catholic faith.” In other words\, this is what the true Church of all times and all places has confessed. More than fifteen centuries later\, the Church continues to confess this truth\, confident that the triune God\, Father\, Son\, and Holy Spirit\, has given Himself for our salvation.” \n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Text (Lutheran Service Book p. 319)\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Spoken responsive version\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Sung version\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Sung responsive version\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — With hymn verses\n\nSource: This translation of the Athanasian Creed (Quincunque Vult) is from Lutheran Service Book. Copyright © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Distributed by the LCMS Worship for congregational and school use and streaming only. Commercial reproduction or reproduction for sale of this work in part or in whole without the written permission of the copyright holder is prohibited. \n\nLiturgical colors for Trinity Sunday\nThe altar will be adorned with white\, which is the color of purity and completeness. This color assists in bearing the message that “though your sins be as scarlet\, they shall be white as snow.” Christ’s triumph from the grave on Resurrection Day is the cause for our rejoicing. His purity before his Father becomes our purity. White reinforces that message of joy. \n\nThree-Year Series A\nScripture readings\n\nGenesis 1:1—2:4a\n\n\nActs 2:14a\, 22–3\n\n\nMatthew 28:16–20\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Triune God Recreates Us in the Image and Likeness of Christ Jesus\nThe holy Triune God “created the heavens and the earth\,” and “behold\, it was very good” (Gen. 1:1\, 31). However\, after Adam and Eve fell into sin and plunged God’s good creation into decay and death\, the Son of God would be “delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” to be “crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men” (Acts 2:23). As Jesus “received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:33)\, He also raises up all the baptized and pours out the Spirit upon them through the preaching of His Gospel. He sends out His apostles to “make disciples of all nations” by “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit\,” and “teaching them to observe all that [He has] commanded” (Matt. 28:19–20). Through such baptizing and teaching — Gospel and Sacraments — the holy Triune God recreates us in the image and likeness of His incarnate Son\, Jesus\, the Christ\, and behold\, it is “very good” (Gen. 1:31). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 6:1–7\n\n\nRomans 11:33–36\n\n\nJohn 3:1–15 (16–17)\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners\nWhen Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord\, he cried out “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1–7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross\, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit’s good pleasure in Baptism. “Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit\, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death\, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution\, “Your guilt is taken away\, and your sin atoned for” (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit\, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity\, “Holy\, holy\, holy is the LORD of hosts!” (Is. 6:3). “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:33–36). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/trinity-sunday/
CATEGORIES:Church Year,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:LWML 40th Biennial Convention
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League\, which will be held June 22-25 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee\, Wis. The LCMS women’s auxiliary is also known as LWML—Lutheran Women in Mission. \nThe convention theme is “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations\,” which is based on Psalm 33:12-13: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord\, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man.” \nVisit lwml.org/2023-convention for more information\, including online registration and hotel details. \nLearn more
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lwml-40th-biennial-convention/
LOCATION:Baird Center: Milwaukee\, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T120000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T150000
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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:Stewardship Philippians Conference - Milwaukee and online
DESCRIPTION:The South Wisconsin District (SWD) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)\, in partnership with LCMS Stewardship Ministry\, will host a hybrid Philippians Conference on April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Milwaukee. \nThe conference\, which will be held at the SWD office and available to watch online\, will be facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador\, SWD mission executive and LCMS National Mission stewardship specialist. \nWhat is a Philippians Conference?\nThe workshop is based on St. Paul’s words in Philippians 1\, where we see how the leadership of the congregation is working together in the realm of stewardship. \nThe Philippians Conference gathers pastors and lay leaders to spend a day together looking at the theology and practice of stewardship\, grounding congregational stewardship on the solid foundation of Scripture and the Confessions. The conference will also help local congregations to assess\, strengthen and even change their local stewardship culture. \nAttendees will get a fresh perspective on stewardship and leave the event with one or two action items to put into practice immediately at their congregation. \nWho should attend?\nPastors\, elders\, other elected leaders and other members of the congregation are all invited to attend. \nHow can I participate?\nLocal congregation groups are encouraged to join us in person at the SWD office in Milwaukee. In-person registration is limited to only 100 attendees. \nSince in-person registration is limited\, congregations are also invited to host an online “watch party.” This would mean that your pastor(s)\, congregational leaders and members would gather at your church to participate as a group via Zoom. There will be an online moderator to ensure the presenter addresses your questions. \nHow much does this cost?\nThere is no cost to participate in this event. \nHow do I register?\nBoth in-person and online seats are limited\, so register today at swd.lcms.org/hybrid. If you intend to join us in person\, please be ready to register your complete list of attendees. The registration form closes on April 15. \nOther questions?\nAll questions may be directed to the Rev. Nathan Meador at meador@swd.lcms.org or call 414-464-8101.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/stewardship-philippians-conference-4-20-2024/
LOCATION:LCMS South Wisconsin District Office\, 8100 W. Capitol Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240519
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Sunday - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans\, service personnel\, chaplains and families on Armed Forces Day weekend. \nIt’s less important which Sunday you choose; we simply want to give thanks to God in honoring the men and women who faithfully answered the call to serve in our nation’s military. \n\nArmed Forces Sunday — Typically the third weekend in May; Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 18\, 2024\, and can be observed on Sunday\, May 19\, or on the Sunday of your choice.\n\n\nMemorial Day weekend — Sunday\, May 26\, 2024\n\n\nIndependence Day weekend — Sunday\, July 7\, 2024\n\n\nVeterans Day — Nov. 11\, 2024; can be observed on the preceding or following Sunday.\n\n\nAny Sunday of your choice\n\nTo help congregations plan their commemorations\, the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces offers free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction letter\n\n\nSermon resource\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\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/armed-forces-sunday-2024/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20230615T200957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T145447Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Institute on Liturgy\, Preaching and Church Music
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Institute on Liturgy\, Preaching and Church Music will take place July 9-12 at Concordia University\, Nebraska (CUNE) in Seward\, Neb. \nThe Institute\, which is being presented by LCMS Worship\, returns under the theme\, “Songs of Deliverance: Psalms in the Great Congregation.” \nWith the Psalter as its focal point\, this conference will feature fresh and perennial topics on music\, leadership\, preaching\, pastoral care\, art and spiritual growth in Lutheran worship. \nParticipants will be able to choose from a variety of instructive and interactive sessions addressing practical topics of interest to musicians\, pastors\, teachers\, interested laypersons and many others. We’ll also take up a challenge together: pray all 150 psalms. \nOnline registration is now closed. Limited walk-in registration may be available on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $475. Walk-in registrants may attend workshops only as size permits\, are not eligible for on-campus housing and cannot be guaranteed on-campus meals. \nIf you have any questions about the Institute\, email LCMS Deaconess Cara Patton at worship@lcms.org. \nInstitute information        Livestream        Institute Youth Choir \nAttendees\n\nInstitute information\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\nSession checklist\n\n\nRehearsal information\n\n\nWatch livestream\n\nYouth Choir\n\nLearn more\n\n \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music/
LOCATION:Concordia University Nebraska: Seward\, Neb.\, 800 N. Columbia Avenue\, Seward\, NE\, 68434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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GEO:40.9150065;-97.0905893
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240725
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20240721T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T144417Z
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SUMMARY:National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference - 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Youth Ministry\, the National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference is scheduled for July 21–24\, 2024\, at the Astor Crowne Plaza in the French Quarter of New Orleans\, La. \nNATIONAL24 is a stand-alone conference for youth ministry practitioners\, and the conference will also provide an opportunity for attendees to prepare for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering and familiarize themselves with New Orleans\, which is also the host city for the gathering. \nAt NATIONAL24\, leaders and practitioners will go through training to support their congregation’s youth ministry\, and the event will give new and veteran leaders a chance to connect and network. \nEach NATIONAL24 adult registration and guest room reservation at the Astor Crowne Plaza comes with a complimentary adult leader registration for the 2025 Youth Gathering. \nRegister for the conference \nFor updates and more information\, please visit lcmsgathering.com. \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/national-lutheran-youth-workers-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Astor Crowne Plaza – New Orleans French Quarter\, 739 Canal Street at Bourbon Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Youth Ministry,Youth Ministry Conferences
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
GEO:29.9538356;-90.0695591
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20240124T224004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T184347Z
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SUMMARY:2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held on Wednesday\, Sept. 18\, through Friday\, Sept. 20\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s International Center in St. Louis. \n\nSchedule\nAll times Central \nSEPT. 18 — ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers. \n\nWednesday\, Sept. 18 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m. (dinner on your own)The first day of the conference includes training\, particularly on the establishment and operation of volunteer activities.\n\nSEPT. 19-20 — For DDRCs\, LERT trainers\, and all others with an interest in disaster response. \n\nThursday\, Sept. 19 — 8 a.m. registration to catered banquet starting at 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 20 — 8 a.m. to Itinerarium starting at 11:45 a.m.The sessions\, which will cover a variety of topics\, will include table-top exercises\, case studies and practical breakouts.\n\nView schedule \n\nQuestions?\nRegistration has closed for the 2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference. \nContact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org with any questions.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-lcms-national-disaster-response-and-training-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
GEO:38.5605895;-90.4080025
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LCMS International Center: St. Louis 1333 S. Kirkwood Road St Louis MO 63122 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1333 S. Kirkwood Road:geo:-90.4080025,38.5605895
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240924
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20240617T170508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T211930Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Pennsylvania March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Pennsylvania March for Life is in Harrisburg on September 23\, 2024. Sign up to come and witness to the sanctity of life. More information to come.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-pennsylvania-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pro-life events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20240910T193247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T155633Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor
DESCRIPTION:October historically has been the Synod’s designated month for showing appreciation to our church workers\, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach\, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul. \nIn 2024–2025\, we have planned a year’s worth of observances to highlight the many different kinds of workers who serve the church and to give thanks for all of them and the indispensable and sacrificial work that they do: \n\nOct. 13 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 28 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 5–9 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 13\, we will begin our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for our pastors\, who stand in the stead of Christ as they bring us His gifts of Word and Sacrament. \nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-pastor/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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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:20241031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20240923T185604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T185613Z
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SUMMARY:Reformation Day
DESCRIPTION:Reformation Day is commemorated on Oct. 31 each year. LCMS congregations may hold special services on Oct. 31 and/or on the preceding or following Sunday. \nTo attend a service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nAbout the Protestant Reformation\nMore than 500 years ago\, the Protestant Reformation brought the church’s focus back to God’s free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. \nOn Oct. 31\, 1517\, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses — the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” — to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg\, Germany. This event ignited the Protestant Reformation\, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on Oct. 31. \nAs you and your congregation prepare to celebrate this year\, you are invited to use a variety of resources that highlight the history\, theology\, and continued effects of the Reformation today. \nThe Reformation was\, first and foremost\, all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was then\, and it still is now. The task of reformation never ends. Every person\, in every generation\, needs to hear the Good News of their Savior from sin and eternal death. \nView Reformation resources \n\nLiturgical color for Reformation Day\nThe altar will be adorned with the festive color of red. \n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nPsalm 46\n\n\nRevelation 14:6–7\n\n\nRomans 3:19–28\n\n\nJohn 8:31–36 or Matthew 11:12–19\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace\n“Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19)\, and the true Wisdom of God\, Christ Jesus\, the incarnate Son\, has justified us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance\, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men\, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matt. 11:18–19)\, and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth\, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Rev. 14:6)\, “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Rom. 3:21)\, “that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Rom. 3:26). And by the hearing of that Gospel of Christ Jesus\, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood\, to be received by faith” (Rom. 3:25)\, “you will know the truth\, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/reformation-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Church Year,Featured Events,Special Occasions
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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:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20240627T171649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T210514Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS SELC District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 SELC District Convention is scheduled for Thursday\, Jan. 16\, to Sunday\, Jan. 16\, in Lake Mary\, Fla.\, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. \nDistrict 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. \nThe schedule includes time for conducting business\, electing officers\, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship\, nurture\, inspiration\, and fellowship. \nPastors\, teachers\, other commissioned ministers\, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend. \nGeneral sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer\, and guests are also invited to the worship services. \nLCMS SELC District Office \n\nProfile — SELC District\n\n\nWeb — selc.lcms.org\n\n\nEmail — selc.lcms@gmail.com\n\n\nPhone — 610-965-3265
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/selc-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church: Lake Mary\, Fla.\, 960 Paul Hoyer Way\, Lake Mary\, FL\, 32746
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Featured Events,LCMS District Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS SELC District":MAILTO:selc.lcms@gmail.com
GEO:28.7569643;-81.3526064
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20241018T164733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T204227Z
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host a YouthLead Training event Saturday afternoon\, March 8\, to noon Tuesday\, March 11\, 2025\, at the Pallotine Renewal Center in the St. Louis suburb of Florissant. \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. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration is $375 per attendee\, which covers food and housing during the training\, transportation to and from the airport if needed\, supplies and a T-shirt. Attendees are responsible for their 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 event?\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. Second\, we focus on their unique identity and vocations as well as practical leadership skills that will benefit them in all aspects of servant leadership. \nThis annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives fellow 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. \nThis year’s curriculum will focus on caring for those struggling or in crisis. Our leadership training will develop an attendee’s skill set\, including how to communicate as a church leader. \nIf you have questions about the event\, email LCMS Youth Ministry at youth.ministry@lcms.org. \nDownload flyer \nRegister \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-2025/
LOCATION:Pallottine Renewal Center: St. Louis\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.8298133;-90.2854492
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250305T213405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T223137Z
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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.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/armed-forces-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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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:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250219T010238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T203514Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 28\, through Friday\, May 30\, 2025\, at Concordia University Irvine (CUI) in Irvine\, Calif. \nUnder the theme “Baptized: Identity and Vocation in Campus Life\,” the conference will feature plenary presentations by the Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer\, Rev. Dr. David Loy\, and Rev. Dr. Oesch. \nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\nThe conference begins at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Wednesday\, May 28\, and ends with lunch at 12:15 p.m. on Friday\, May 30. Read the schedule to see session times\, topics and speakers. \nThere is no fee to attend. Lunch and dinner on May 28 and 29 as well as lunch on May 30 are included at no charge. The conference capacity is 70 participants. \nAttendees may also reserve a complimentary room for the nights of May 28 and 29 on a first-come\, first-served basis. On-campus dormitory rooms are single occupancy with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. If a spouse is staying in the room\, there will be a cost of $70 per night on May 28 and 29. Additional nights cost $70. \nIf you are flying\, the closest airport to the conference site is John Wayne Airport (SNA)\, which is about 4 miles away from CUI. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are both more than an hour away from the university. If you have travel questions\, please email lcmsu@lcms.org. \nView conference schedule \nRegister now \n\nEquipping Conference\nInternational Student Ministry\, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization\, will host its annual Equipping Conference at Concordia University Irvine immediately after the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference. \nWhile this is a separate event\, if you are planning to attend both\, please be sure to register for housing for Friday\, May 30. \nMore information is available on isminc.org.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Concordia University Irvine — Irvine\, Calif.\, 1530 Concordia West\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Campus Ministry":MAILTO:lcmsu@lcms.org
GEO:33.6549738;-117.8110512
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250724
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250719T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T210225Z
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SUMMARY:2025 LCMS Youth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s National Youth Gathering is scheduled for July 19–23\, 2025\, in New Orleans\, La. \nRegistration is scheduled to open in fall 2024. More information will be posted on this page as it becomes available. \nHeld every three years since 1980\, the LCMS Youth Gathering provides thousands of youth and adults the opportunity to come together as a community of God’s people to learn more about Jesus Christ\, the Christian faith and their Lutheran identity. \nDuring the five days of the Gathering\, youth spend time together in God’s word\, worship\, service and fellowship with others from across Synod. \nVisit lcmsgathering.com for the latest information. \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/lcmsnyg
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-national-youth-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, La.\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Youth Ministry,Youth Ministry Conferences
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
GEO:29.9510658;-90.0715323
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250314T183900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T204310Z
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SUMMARY:Latin America Missionary Alumni Event
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Center—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is commemorating 125 years of mission work in Latin America and the Caribbean region (LAC) in 2025\, and current and former LAC missionaries will gather for an anniversary celebration on Aug. 7-8 at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis. \nThe missionaries will reflect on their work around Latin America and the Caribbean\, and attendees can enjoy fellowship time while learning how the Lord continues to work in LAC. The Synod’s multi-generational mission work will be celebrated under the banner of “Remember\, Repent\, Rejoice.” \nAll LCMS missionary alumni of the Latin America and the Caribbean region are invited to attend this special event. Service includes that of a career missionary\, Globally Engaged in Outreach (GEO) missionary\, or Volunteer Youth Ministry (VYM) missionary under LCMS World Mission or LCMS International Mission. \nSchedule\nThursday\, Aug. 7 \n\n5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Cocktail reception and dinner at Concordia Historical Institute (located on the campus of Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis)\n\nFriday\, Aug. 8 \n\n8:30 a.m. to noon — Missionary alumni presentations and roundtable discussions\n\n\nNoon to 1 p.m. — Lunch\n\n\n1 p.m. to 4 p.m. — Missionary presentations and roundtable discussions\n\n\n4 p.m. — Vespers with dinner reception to follow\n\nAttendance is free. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging accommodations. \nEmail lcmslac@lcmsintl.org for more information.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-missionary-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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GEO:38.6381561;-90.3122232
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250523T192651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T144804Z
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SUMMARY:2025 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held Wednesday\, Sept. 17\, through Friday\, Sept. 19\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s International Center in St. Louis. \nMeeting under the theme “Serving the Suffering: The Church’s Role in Recovery\,” attendees will learn how the church can respond in crisis situations with the physical and spiritual care that is so desperately needed by those affected. \nAttendees will also hear practical advice and guidance from pastors\, disaster response coordinators and others who have responded to significant disasters. \n\nSchedule\nAll times Central \nSept. 17 — ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers.\nThis day will include training on best practices related to the LERT training\, generative conversation\, and ample opportunities for learning from one another. The new LERT manual and PowerPoint presentation\, which will be the standard for all future basic LERT trainings and modules\, will be revealed. \n\nWednesday\, Sept. 17 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be provided.\n\n\nSept. 18-19 — For DDRCs\, LERT trainers\, and all others with an interest in disaster response.\nSessions will include presentations on the theology of mercy\, table-top exercises\, case studies and practical breakouts.\n \n\nThursday\, Sept. 18 — 8 a.m. registration to 5 p.m. Lunch and a catered banquet dinner will be provided.\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 19 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.\n\n\nRegistration\, which includes five meals\, is $75 per person. \nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging\, and hotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport at a discounted rate. \nRegister online \n\nQuestions?\nContact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org with any questions.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-lcms-national-disaster-response-and-training-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
GEO:38.5605895;-90.4080025
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=LCMS International Center: St. Louis 1333 S. Kirkwood Road St Louis MO 63122 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1333 S. Kirkwood Road:geo:-90.4080025,38.5605895
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250428T201903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T160201Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg is Monday\, September 22\, 2025. The rally begins at 11:00am and the march at 12:00pm. March with other Lutherans and witness to the sanctity of life. More information is to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-pennsylvania-march-for-life-in-harrisburg/
LOCATION:Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pro-life events
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GEO:41.2033216;-77.1945247
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250916T201521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T202859Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show appreciation to our church workers\, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach\, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul. \n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 12\, we begin our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for our pastors\, who stand in the stead of Christ as they bring us His gifts of Word and Sacrament. \nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-pastor-2025/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250916T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T202937Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation - Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, Director of Church Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show appreciation to our church workers\, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach\, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul. \n\nOct. 12 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 25\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for four commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry: deaconess\, director of family life\, director of Christian outreach and director of church ministries. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-deaconess-director-of-family-life-ministry-director-of-christian-outreach-director-of-church-ministries-2025/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20250416T164115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T233810Z
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SUMMARY:2026 National March for Life in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National March for Life is in Washington\, D.C. on Friday\, January 23\, 2026. Plan now to join other Lutherans to march and stand boldly together in the public square and confess our beliefs about the sanctity of life. More information is to come. \nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-national-march-for-life-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, 12th and 14th Streets\, Washington D.C.\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.938678;-77.0327217
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington D.C. 12th and 14th Streets Washington D.C. 20002 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=12th and 14th Streets:geo:-77.0327217,38.938678
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20251119T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202041Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Feb. 13-15\, 2026\, in La Paz\, Honduras. \n\n\n\nWhat is a FORO?\n\n\n\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \n\n\n\nWhen do FOROs occur?\n\n\n\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \n\n\n\nWhy are FOROs needed?\n\n\n\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\nherb.burch@lcms.org \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20260211T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T220827Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Worker Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:On March 6\, we thank God for our lay workers\, who serve tirelessly in a variety of ways in our LCMS schools and congregations. \nThese roles are too numerous and varied to list them all\, but they might include church or school secretaries/administrative assistants\, business managers/accountants/treasurers\, school librarians\, communication/publicity/marketing specialists\, teacher aides\, musicians\, ministry area coordinators and others. All of these people are integral to the mission in the places they serve\, and we give thanks to God for them. \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lay-worker-appreciation/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20251013T185445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T234916Z
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — March 2026
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host a YouthLead Training event Thursday\, March 19\, to Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 in the St. Louis suburb. \nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThis year’s curriculum focus will be on apologetics\, including how to understand and share Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. Along with learning to teach this curriculum\, we will lead youth in leadership skill development and building relationships with other young leaders. \nRegistration is closed\nEvent capacity is full for youth and adult leaders. If you are interested in attending\, join the waiting list by emailing LCMS Youth Ministry at youth.ministry@lcms.org. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nIt is preferred that teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation\, although arrangements can be made for teens to come unaccompanied. \n \nWhat happens at a YouthLead Training event?\nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThe annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives teens the tools they need to mature in their faith\, become leaders in their congregations\, and reach out to their peers with the love of Christ. \nDownload flyer\n \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/youthlead-training-march-2026/
LOCATION:Pallottine Renewal Center: St. Louis\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.8298133;-90.2854492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20260302T183643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T174543Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — East-Southeast Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) East-Southeast Region on March 26 and 27. Our hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry. \n\n\n\nThe panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. \n\n\n\nWe are hoping for a healthy conversation as we answer questions and share insights and information. To that end\, we are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff\, pastors\, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nLCMS East-Southeast Region \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26\, 1–4 p.m. — The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew\, Silver Spring\, Md.\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 27\, 1–4 p.m. — Christ the King Lutheran Church\, Orlando\, Fla.\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS East-Southeast Region — March 26-27\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Blurb\n\n\n\nShare in your Sunday Bulletin: \n\n\n\nHave questions about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry? Come and talk to the LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee\, which includes the two seminary presidents\, at the Listening Session hosted at [Congregation] on [Day\, Date\, Time]. \n\n\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\nShare graphic and caption on your congregation’s social media: \n\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will soon hold two Listening Sessions in the LCMS [Region]\, sharing information and insights about forming faithful pastors to meet the present and future needs of the LCMS. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and join the discussion with both seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, LCMS executive director of Pastoral Education. We’re looking forward to a fruitful discussion! \n\n\n\nThe Listening Sessions will take place: \n\n\n\n[List the relevant information from above on the session(s) nearest you] \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastoral Formation Listening Sessions\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will be hosting Listening Sessions in all five LCMS Regions. The West-Southwest Region sessions will be on June 13 and 15. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central\, Great Plains and Great Lakes Regions coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-east-southeast-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260405T155020
CREATED:20260211T215010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T220918Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:During the month of April\, we thank God for our volunteers\, who serve tirelessly in a variety of ways in our LCMS schools and congregations. \nThese roles are too numerous and varied to list them all\, but they might include elders\, council/board members\, altar guild members\, greeters\, ushers\, acolytes\, volunteer musicians\, Sunday school/vacation Bible school teachers\, property/landscape volunteers\, office volunteers and more. All of these faithful individuals are integral to the mission in the places they serve\, and we give thanks to God for them. \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/volunteer-appreciation/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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