Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor

The LCMS begins a year’s worth of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for our pastors, who stand in the stead of Christ as they bring us His gifts of Word and Sacrament.

Reformation Day

On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses — the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” — to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg, Germany. This ignited the Protestant Reformation, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on Oct. 31.

Church Worker Appreciation – Teacher

The LCMS continues a year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for school teachers, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry.

Armed Forces Day – 2025

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.

Church Worker Appreciation Month

To 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.

Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor

On Oct. 12, 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.

Reformation Day

On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses — the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” — to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg, Germany. This ignited the Protestant Reformation, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on Oct. 31.