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SUMMARY:YouthLead Servant Event — June 2026
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host its inaugural YouthLead Servant Event from Sunday\, June 14\, to Friday\, June 19\, 2026 at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion\, Ind. \nThe gathering blends a week-long servant event and our YouthLead training. Part of each day will serve the Burmese Mission Outreach’s Party in the Park\, which shares Christ’s love through fun and fellowship with Burmese refugees in Fort Wayne\, Ind. \nThe remainder of each day will be for large- and small-group time to cultivate Christian leadership skills\, including communication development\, writing and leading a devotion\, and more. \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. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration is $300\, which includes food and housing during the training\, supplies\, and a T-shirt. Some of the cost of this training is graciously provided by a grant from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. \nParticipants will have to provide their own transportation to and from Camp Lutherhaven. \nIf you would like to bring a group of more than four youth and two adults\, please contact julianna.shults@lcms.org before you register. \nWhat are the accommodations?\nHousing will be in Camp Lutherhaven’s Daniel Retreat Center with men and women staying on separate sides of the cabin. \nParticipants should bring towels\, sleeping bags\, pillows\, and other bedding as everyone will be staying on bunk beds. \nMeals and snacks will be provided through Camp Lutherhaven and Burmese Mission Outreach. \n\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-servant-event-june-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Lutheranhaven: Albion\, Ind.\, 1596 S 150 W\, Albion\, IN\, 46701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Director of Christian Education
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\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\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. \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-director-of-christian-education-2026/
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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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/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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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\nA registration link and more information will be available on this page when finalized. \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/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Youth Ministry,Youth Ministry Conferences
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