LCMS Calendar

Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty lunch-and-learn — 'Church in the Public Square'
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
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.

LCRL’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.

The 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.

Attendees 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.

The luncheon will be limited to 50 people. Scan the QR code to register online or visit the LCRL convention booth in the Exhibit Hall.

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Lutheran Braille Workers lunch-and-learn — 'Dining in the Dark'
2026-07-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz., 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
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.

What 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.

During 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.

Come curious, leave inspired. Online registration is open.

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FORO — South Africa
2026-08-10 00:00 - 2026-08-13 23:59 (America/Chicago)
LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in South Africa on Aug. 10-13, 2026.
What is a FORO?
A 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.
When do FOROs occur?
Once 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.
Why are FOROs needed?
Missionaries 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.
To learn more about FOROs, visit international.lcms.org/foro.

Contact
Rev. Fernando Huf, Alliance MissionaryLCMS International Mission
fernando.huf@lcmsintl.org

2026 Pennsylvania March for Life
2026-09-21 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101, United States
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.
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2026 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
2026-09-23 00:00 - 2026-09-25 23:59 (America/Chicago) | LCMS International Center: St. Louis, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St Louis, MO, 63122, United States
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.

Meeting 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.

Attendees will also hear practical advice and guidance from pastors, disaster response coordinators and others who have responded to significant disasters.

Registration, which includes five meals, is $75 per person.

Attendees are responsible for their own lodging, and hotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport at a discounted rate.

The conference schedule is tentative and subject to change.

Register online

Questions?

Contact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org with any questions.

YouthLead Training — March 2027
2027-03-13 00:00 - 2027-03-16 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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.
YouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities.
This 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.
Registration will open October 2026
Registration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized.
Who can attend YouthLead?
Any 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.
It is preferred that teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation, although arrangements can be made for teens to come unaccompanied.

What happens at a YouthLead Training event?
YouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities.
The 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.
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LCMS Youth Ministry

lcms.org/youth

youth.ministry@lcms.org

888-843-5267

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YouthLead Training — April 2027
2027-04-24 00:00 - 2027-04-27 23:59 (America/Chicago)

2027 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music
2027-07-12 00:00 - 2027-07-16 23:59 (America/Chicago)
Hosted by LCMS Worship, the 2027 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music will take place July 12-16.

Information, including a location and daily schedule, will be announced when details are finalized.

If you have any questions about the Institute, email LCMS Deaconess Cara Patton at worship@lcms.org.

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National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference - 2027
2027-07-13 00:00 - 2027-07-17 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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.

NATIONAL27 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.

At 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.

A registration link and more information will be available on this page when finalized.

LCMS Youth Ministry

lcms.org/youth

youth.ministry@lcms.org

888-843-5267

facebook.com/LCMSyouth

facebook.com/lcmsgathering

twitter.com/LCMSyouth
