Church Worker Appreciation – Teacher

During the week of May 4–8, 2025, we will 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.

Armed Forces Day – 2026

The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans, service personnel, chaplains and families.

Festival of Scripture & The Arts — Song of All Songs

Concordia University Chicago: River Forest, Ill. 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL

This weekend festival at Concordia University of Chicago will feature the world premiere of CUC music faculty member Jonathan Stahlke's "Song of All Songs," a 45-minute piece that takes the whole text of Song of Songs as its basis.