BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//LCMS Calendar - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calendar.lcms.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LCMS Calendar
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20250309T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20251102T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20260308T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20261101T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20270314T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20271107T070000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20280312T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20281105T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260818T202300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T210853Z
UID:10001606-1789758000-1789765200@calendar.lcms.org
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
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Installation-Service-September-2026-1200x630-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
GEO:38.6381561;-90.3122232
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concordia Seminary St. Louis 801 Seminary Place St. Louis MO 63105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=801 Seminary Place:geo:-90.3122232,38.6381561
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260625T204244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T205217Z
UID:10001598-1789948800-1790035199@calendar.lcms.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pro-life-Event-Featured-Image-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260730T170105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T163907Z
UID:10001604-1790150400-1790337600@calendar.lcms.org
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
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Disaster-Response-Conference-1200-x-630-scaled.jpg
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260805T185756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T164801Z
UID:10001605-1790239500-1790337600@calendar.lcms.org
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
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Specialized-Care-Fall-Conference-1200x630-1.jpg
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260903T202037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210313Z
UID:10001610-1791676800-1791763199@calendar.lcms.org
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:AZ
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Church-Worker-Appreciation-Pastors-Deaconesses-1200x630-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260903T202035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210719Z
UID:10001611-1792886400-1792972799@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, Director of Church Ministries — 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. 11 — Pastor 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. 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. \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-deaconess-director-of-family-life-ministry-director-of-christian-outreach-director-of-church-ministries-2026/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Church-Worker-Appreciation-Pastors-Deaconesses-1200x630-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260908T152359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T160611Z
UID:10001616-1794614400-1794787199@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — Great Lakes Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Great Lakes Region on Nov. 14 and 15. Our hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry. \n\n\n\nThe panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. \n\n\n\nWe are hoping for a healthy conversation as we answer questions and share insights and information. To that end\, we are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff\, pastors\, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nLCMS Great Lakes Region \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, Nov. 14\, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — St. Peter Lutheran Church\, Arlington Heights\, Ill.\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, Nov. 15\, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. — Trinity Lutheran Church\, Davenport\, Iowa\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Great Lakes Region — Nov. 14-15\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Blurb\n\n\n\nShare in your Sunday Bulletin: \n\n\n\nHave questions about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry? Come and talk to the LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee\, which includes the two seminary presidents\, at the Listening Session hosted at [Congregation] on [Day\, Date\, Time]. \n\n\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\nShare this graphic and the below caption on your congregation’s social media: \n\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will soon hold two Listening Sessions in the LCMS [Region]\, sharing information and insights about forming faithful pastors to meet the present and future needs of the LCMS. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and join the discussion with both seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) — along with other members of the committee. We’re looking forward to a fruitful discussion! \n\n\n\nThe Listening Sessions will take place: \n\n\n\n[List the relevant information from above on the session(s) nearest you] \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastoral Formation Listening Sessions\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will be hosting Listening Sessions in all five LCMS Regions. The East-Southeast Region sessions were in March\, and the West-Southwest Region sessions were held in June. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central and Great Plains regions are coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-great-lakes-region/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LCMS-Pastoral-Formation-Listening-Sessions-1200x630-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270313T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260617T171536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181245Z
UID:10001593-1804896000-1805241599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — March 2027
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host 2 YouthLead Training events for teens from Saturday\, March 13 to Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027\, or Saturday\, April 24 to Tuesday\, April 27\, 2027\, in St. Louis. \nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThis year’s curriculum focus will be on apologetics\, including how to understand and share Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. Along with learning to teach this curriculum\, we will lead youth in leadership skill development and building relationships with other young leaders. \nRegistration will open October 2026\nRegistration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized. \nWho can attend YouthLead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nIt is preferred that teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation\, although arrangements can be made for teens to come unaccompanied. \n \nWhat happens at a YouthLead Training event?\nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThe annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives teens the tools they need to mature in their faith\, become leaders in their congregations\, and reach out to their peers with the love of Christ. \nDownload flyer \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/youthlead-training-march-2027/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/youthlead-featured-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270427T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260617T172516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181309Z
UID:10001595-1808524800-1808870399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — April 2027
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host 2 YouthLead Training events for teens from Saturday\, March 13 to Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027\, or Saturday\, April 24 to Tuesday\, April 27\, 2027\, in St. Louis. \nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThis year’s curriculum focus will be on apologetics\, including how to understand and share Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. Along with learning to teach this curriculum\, we will lead youth in leadership skill development and building relationships with other young leaders. \nRegistration will open October 2026\nRegistration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized. \nWho can attend YouthLead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nIt is preferred that teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation\, although arrangements can be made for teens to come unaccompanied. \n \nWhat happens at a YouthLead Training event?\nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThe annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives teens the tools they need to mature in their faith\, become leaders in their congregations\, and reach out to their peers with the love of Christ. \nDownload flyer \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/youthlead-training-april-2027/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/youthlead-featured-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270425T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260903T202032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210512Z
UID:10001612-1808611200-1808697599@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation — Director of Parish Music — 2027
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. 11 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\n\nMay 3–7 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\n\n\n\nOn April 25\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for directors of parish music\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \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-director-of-parish-music-2027/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Church-Worker-Appreciation-Music-Directors-Teachers-DCEs-1200x630-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270503T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260903T202030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210543Z
UID:10001613-1809302400-1809734399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation — Teacher — 2027
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. 11 — Pastor Appreciation\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\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\n\n\n\nDuring the week of May 3–7\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for school teachers\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \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\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\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-teacher-2027/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Church-Worker-Appreciation-Music-Directors-Teachers-DCEs-1200x630-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270626T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270626T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260903T201827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210617Z
UID:10001614-1813968000-1814054399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation — Director of Christian Education — 2027
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. 11 — Pastor Appreciation\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\n\nOn June 26\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for directors of Christian education (DCEs)\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \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-director-of-christian-education-2027/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Church-Worker-Appreciation-Music-Directors-Teachers-DCEs-1200x630-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270712T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260327T222833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T151605Z
UID:10001544-1815350400-1815782399@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:2027 Institute on Liturgy\, Preaching and Church Music
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by LCMS Worship\, the 2027 Institute on Liturgy\, Preaching and Church Music will take place July 12-16. \n\n\n\nInformation\, including a location and daily schedule\, will be announced when details are finalized. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the Institute\, email LCMS Deaconess Cara Patton at worship@lcms.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2027-Worship-Institute-Holy-Week-1200x630-1-scaled.png
ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270713T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260923T111549
CREATED:20260312T211059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T212844Z
UID:10001543-1815436800-1815868799@calendar.lcms.org
SUMMARY:National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference - 2027
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Youth Ministry\, the 2027 National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference (NATIONAL27) is scheduled for July 13–27\, 2027\, in San Antonio\, Texas. \n\n\n\nNATIONAL27 is a stand-alone conference for youth ministry practitioners\, and the conference will also provide an opportunity for attendees to prepare for the LCMS Youth Gathering and familiarize themselves with San Antonio\, which is the host city for the 2028 LCMS Youth Gathering. \n\n\n\nAt NATIONAL27\, 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/national-lutheran-youth-workers-conference-2027/
LOCATION:AZ
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Youth Ministry,Youth Ministry Conferences
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://calendar.lcms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LCMS-Youth-Ministry-NATIONAL27-1200x630-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR