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SUMMARY:Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty lunch-and-learn — 'Church in the Public Square'
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nLCRL’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. \n\n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees 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. \n\n\n\nThe luncheon will be limited to 50 people. Scan the QR code to register online or visit the LCRL convention booth in the Exhibit Hall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lutheran-center-for-religious-liberty-lunch-and-learn-july-21-2026/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix\, Ariz.\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Braille Workers lunch-and-learn — 'Dining in the Dark'
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nWhat 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.  \n\n\n\nDuring 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.  \n\n\n\nCome curious\, leave inspired. Online registration is open.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lutheran-braille-workers-lunch-and-learn-dining-in-the-dark-july-22-2026/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix\, Ariz.\, 100 N. 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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SUMMARY:FORO — South Africa
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in South Africa on Aug. 10-13\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Fernando Huf\, Alliance MissionaryLCMS International Mission \nfernando.huf@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-south-africa/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,FOROs,International Mission
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SUMMARY:Installation of LCMS president\, vice-presidents\, secretary and board members
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will hold a Service of Installation for LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison\, the six regional vice-presidents\, the LCMS secretary and several officers and board members at 7 p.m. Friday\, Sept. 18\, at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis (CSL). \n\n\n\nThe service\, which will be held in CSL’s Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus\, will follow the Order of Vespers. The public is invited\, and a brief reception will follow. \n\n\n\nHarrison was elected to a sixth term as LCMS president in June. LCMS First-Vice President Rev. Peter Lange\, Secretary Rev. Dr. John Sias\, and four of the five regional vice-presidents were also re-elected at the 2026 LCMS convention\, which took place July 19–23 in Phoenix.  \n\n\n\nIn addition\, the Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa was elected vice-president of the West-Southwest Region\, replacing the Rev. Dr. Scott Murray\, who is retiring. \n\n\n\nNewly elected or re-elected members of the Synod’s Board of Directors\, Board for National Mission and Board for International Mission will also be installed during the Sept. 18 service. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, members of the boards for the Concordia University System\, LCMS Foundation\, Concordia Plan Services\, Lutheran Church Extension Fund\, Concordia Publishing House and Concordia Historical Institute will be installed. \n\n\n\nMore information will be shared as it is available. In the meantime\, questions may be directed to the LCMS Church Information Center at infocenter@lcms.org or 888-843-5267 (THE LCMS). \n\n\n\nThe service will be available to watch online via livestream. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch livestream
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/installation-of-lcms-president-vice-presidents-secretary-and-board-members-september-18-2026/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Pennsylvania March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The Rally will begin at 11 a.m.\, with the March to follow at 12 p.m. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life.  \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-pennsylvania-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex\, 501 N 3rd St\, Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:2026 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, through Friday\, Sept. 25\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s International Center in St. Louis. \n\n\n\nMeeting under the theme “Equipped to Serve\,” 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. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also hear practical advice and guidance from pastors\, disaster response coordinators and others who have responded to significant disasters. \n\n\n\nThe conference schedule is tentative and subject to change. \n\n\n\nConference registration has closed. \n\n\n\nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging\, and hotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport at a discounted rate. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org for more information.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-lcms-national-disaster-response-and-training-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Specialized Spiritual Care Conference will be held Sept. 24–25\, in St. Louis at the LCMS International Center and online. The conference will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 24 and conclude at 12 p.m. on Sept. 25. \n\n\n\nThose currently serving in Specialized Care contexts and those interested in learning more about this ministry are welcome to attend\, either in-person or online. \n\n\n\nThe conference will include presentations on a variety of topics related to Specialized Care\, opportunities to share experiences and insights\, and the announcement of some exciting updates for our Specialized Care workers. \n\n\n\nFeatured presenters include: \n\n\n\n\nDeaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, managing director of LCMS National Mission\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Monte Haun\, chaplain at EverTrue (formerly Lutheran Senior Services)\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Heath Trampe\, director of LCMS Discipleship Ministry\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Brian R. Heller\, manager of mercy training\, LCMS National Mission\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Stephen Heimer\, director of LCMS All Nations Ministry\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Specialized Spiritual Care Conference shares a registration page with the Disaster Response Fall Conference\, which is happening at the same time. Certain sessions may overlap. \n\n\n\nTo sign up for the Specialized Spiritual Care Conference\, make sure to select one of the “Specialized Spiritual Care Conference” ticket options (online or in-person). \n\n\n\nThe cost of in-person attendance is $50\, online attendance is $25. Space is limited for both in-person and online registration. \n\n\n\nSpecialized Care Endorsed Workers will not pay a registration fee. They should contact Specialized Care for more information at SpecializedCare@lcms.org. \n\n\n\nThe conference schedule is tentative and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry at SpecializedCare@lcms.org for more information about the conference.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-specialized-spiritual-care-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor – 2026
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. \n\n\n\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.  \n\n\n\nYou 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\n\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\n\nApril 25 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\n\nMay 3–7 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\n\n\n\nOn Oct. 11\, 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. \n\n\n\nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors. \n\n\n\nView resources \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\n\n\n\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n\n\n\nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-pastor-2026/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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