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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260405T123136
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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:20260405T123136
CREATED:20251013T185445Z
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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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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260405T123136
CREATED:20250916T202149Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Director of Parish Music
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\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn April 26\, 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. \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-parish-music-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Teacher
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\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nDuring the week of May 4–8\, 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. \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-teacher-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, 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 Chaplain (Major) Bobby Niemtschk\, U. S. Army\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 2026 celebrations\n\nMemorial Day is Monday\, May 25\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, May 24.\n\n\nIndependence Day is Saturday\, July 4\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, July 5.\n\n\nVeterans Day is Wednesday\, Nov. 11\, and may be commemorated the preceding or following weekend.\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-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T235959
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference will be held Thursday\, June 4\, through Friday\, June 5\, 2026\, in Lawrence\, Kan. \n\n\n\nUnder the theme “From Generation to Generation\,” the conference will feature plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. \n\n\n\nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\n\n\n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is free. Attendees will receive a complimentary single-occupancy hotel room on June 4 on a first-come\, first-served basis. Lunch and dinner on June 4 plus lunch on June 5 are also included at no charge. \n\n\n\nMore information\, including speaker and session information\, will be available once finalized. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView conference schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Campus Ministry":MAILTO:lcmsu@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T123136
CREATED:20260303T220424Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — West-Southwest Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) West-Southwest Region on June 13 and June 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 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 West-Southwest Region \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church\, Scottsdale\, Ariz.\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 15\, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Christ the King Lutheran Church\, Kingwood\, Texas\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS West-Southwest Region — June 13 and June 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 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 East-Southeast Region sessions will be March 26 and 27. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central\, Great Plains and Great Lakes Regions are coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-west-southwest-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270716T235959
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212915Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Youth Ministry":MAILTO:youth.ministry@lcms.org
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