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SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:The Epiphany of our Lord will be commemorated on Saturday\, Jan. 6\, 2024. \nAfter focusing on the Incarnation of our Lord — God becoming flesh — during the 12 days of Christmas\, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Epiphany\nWhite is the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6)\, and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some churches also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series B and One-Year Series Lectionaries\nScripture readings for Epiphany\n\nIsaiah 60:1–6\n\n\nEphesians 3:1–12\n\n\nMatthew 2:1–12\n\nPsalms\n\nSeries B — Psalm 72:1–11 (12–15)\n\n\nOne-Year Series — Psalm 24\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord God Is Manifested in the Incarnate Son\nThe Feast of the Epiphany centers in the visit of the Magi from the East. In that respect\, it is a “13th day” of Christmas\, and yet it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical season. Where Christmas has focused on the incarnation of our Lord\, that is\, on God becoming flesh\, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. For the Lord Himself has entered our darkness and rises upon us with the brightness of His true light (Is. 60:1–2). He does so chiefly by His Word of the Gospel\, which He causes to be preached within His Church on earth\, not only to the Jews but also to the Gentiles (Eph. 3:8–10). As the Magi were guided by the promises of Holy Scripture to find and worship the Christ Child with His mother in the house (Matt. 2:5–11)\, so does He call disciples from all nations by the preaching of His Word to find and worship Him within His Church (Is. 60:3–6). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/epiphany-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240111
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Life Match grant training webinars
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Office of National Mission will host two online training sessions on Wednesday\, Jan. 10\, 2024 — the first at 2 p.m. CST and the second at 7 p.m. CST — for LCMS congregations and districts interested in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant. \nRegister\n\n2 p.m. Zoom webinar\n\n\n7 p.m. Zoom webinar\n\nLearn more\n\nMillion Dollar Life Match grants
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/million-dollar-life-match-grant-training-webinars/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS National Mission":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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SUMMARY:2024 National March for Life in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Washington\, D.C. for the 2024 March for Life on Friday\, January 19\, 2024. The rally begins at 12:00pm and the march begins at 1:00pm. The starting point will be between 12th and 14th Streets and continue on Constitution Avenue to the U.S. Capitol Building. More information to come. \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-national-march-for-life-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, 12th and 14th Streets\, Washington D.C.\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T120000
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SUMMARY:Walk for Life West Coast 2024\, 20th Anniversary Walk
DESCRIPTION:Make plans to join us on January 20\, 2024 for the 20th anniversary of the Walk for Life West Coast. More details to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/walk-for-life-west-coast-2024-20th-anniversary-walk/
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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SUMMARY:2024 Life March in Tucson\, Arizona
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Life March in Tucson\, Ariz. will take place on Saturday\, January 20\, 2024. Join us as we witness to the sanctity of life. More information is to come! \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-life-march-in-tucson-arizona/
LOCATION:Tucson\, Arizona
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240125
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SUMMARY:2024 Kansas March for Life in Topeka
DESCRIPTION:The Kansas March for Life is Wednesday\, January 24\, 2024 in Topeka. The march begins at 12:00pm at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (214 SE Eighth Ave.) with the Rally for Life to follow. Join us in Topeka as we witness to the sanctity of life.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-kansas-march-for-life-in-topeka/
LOCATION:Topeka Performing Arts Center\, 214 SE Eighth Ave.\, Topeka\, KS\, 66603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Jan. 31\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on Jan. 31\, 2024\, via Zoom video conference call. \nThe Board for International Mission is charged with developing and determining policies in support of mission and ministry in foreign countries for the Office of International Mission.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/board-for-international-mission-meeting-january-31-2024/
CATEGORIES:Board for International Mission,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
CREATED:20231018T202803Z
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission – February 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, February 1\, 2024. \nThe Board for National Mission is charged with developing and determining policies for the coordination of and in support of district ministries which support congregations and schools. \nRead more about the LCMS Board for National Mission.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/board-for-national-mission-february-2024-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board for National Mission,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240210
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - February 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Feb. 08-09\, 2024\, in St. Louis. \nThe Board of Directors is the legal representative of the LCMS\, and it is the custodian of all the property of the Synod — directly or by its delegation of such authority to an agency of the Synod. \nThe BOD exercises supervision over all the property and business affairs of the Synod\, except in those areas where it has delegated such authority to an agency of the Synod or where the voting members of the Synod\, through the adoption of bylaws or by other convention action\, have assigned specific areas of responsibility to separate corporate or trust entities. \nIn such circumstances\, the BOD retains general oversight responsibility as defined in Synod Bylaws.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-board-of-directors-february-2024-meeting/
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration (Three-Year Series B)
DESCRIPTION:In The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod\, Transfiguration is observed on the last Sunday of Epiphany. In the Three-Year Lectionary\, Transfiguration is on Feb. 11\, 2024\, which is only three days before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. \nOn this day\, the church recalls the event of Christ’s Transfiguration on the mountain\, revealing His divine nature to Peter\, James and John before He set His face toward Jerusalem\, where He would accomplish the world’s salvation by His death and resurrection for us. \nWhere Transfiguration is the last service before Ash Wednesday\, many congregations say farewell to the word “Alleluia.” As Judah would not sing their songs in the land of exile (Psalm 137)\, so the church sets aside our simplest word of joy and praise — until we take it up again in triumph on Easter: “Alleluia! Christ is risen; He is risen indeed\, Alleluia!” \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Transfiguration\nWhite\, the color of light\, purity and completeness\, adorns the altar to commemorate the Transfiguration of Our Lord. On the mountain\, Christ’s face and clothes shone white as light (Matt. 17:2). In His light we see light and by Him\, “though our sins be as scarlet\, they shall be white as snow.” Christ’s incarnation and His resurrection\, His Gospel and its message to all nations are cause for our rejoicing. His purity before His Father becomes our purity. White reinforces this message of joy. \nWhite is also the appointed color for the Epiphany (Jan. 6) and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. It is also the color of Easter. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some congregations also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series B Lectionary\nScripture readings for Transfiguration\n\n2 Kings 2:1–12 or Exodus 34:29–35\n2 Corinthians 3:12–13 (14–18); 4:1–6\nMark 9:2–9\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Face of Jesus Christ Manifests the Light of the Knowledge of the Glory of God\nIt was “a hard thing” that Elisha asked\, but by his persistence he was able to see the prophet Elijah being taken “by a whirlwind into heaven.” Although “chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them\,” Elisha received Elijah’s cloak and a “double portion” of his spirit for preaching the Lord’s Word (2 Kings 2:9–11). It was a hard thing\, too\, for Israel to see Moses and come near to him\, when “the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God” (Ex. 34:29–30). Therefore\, after “he commanded them all that the LORD had spoken with him in Mount Sinai\,” Moses “put a veil over his face” (Ex. 34:32–33). Only the Word of the Gospel lifts the veil\, and “only through Christ is it taken away” (2 Cor. 3:14). Thus are we able to behold “the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ\,” who is “the image of God” (2 Cor. 4:4–6). For the Law and the prophets are all fulfilled in Him. Therefore\, “listen to him\,” and fix your sights on “Jesus only” (Mark 9:7–8). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/feast-of-the-transfiguration-three-year-series-b/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday\, which will be commemorated on Feb. 14\, is the beginning of Lent and\, if Sundays are omitted\, is 40 days before Easter. \nAsh Wednesday begins the church’s annual season of penitence\, traditionally marked by fasting\, almsgiving and prayer. In the LCMS\, congregations often offer additional services in the week where the Word is preached and the Sacrament offered. \nAs the name suggests\, many congregations practice the ceremony of the imposition of ashes on this day. Ashes are a symbol of mortality and repentance\, since “the wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23). When the pastor places them on the penitents\, often in the shape of a cross\, he speaks a sobering reminder: “Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return” (Gen. 3:19). \nWe ourselves will not overcome the temptations of Satan\, our sinful flesh and death\, but Christ our champion will. Throughout the coming season\, we will watch as He endures and overcomes the devil with his works and ways\, suffers willingly for our sakes\, and redeems us by His blood and Passion. Faith trusts in Him and believes\, even from the ash heap\, that “a broken and contrite heart\, O God\, you will not despise” (Psalm 51:17). \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Ash Wednesday and Lent\nOn Ash Wednesday\, the altar is adorned with violet or with black. The calendar calls for black only twice — Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. There is no mistaking the message of this somber color: Black is the absence of light. Ash Wednesday calls for sober reflection on the outcome of sin\, and Good Friday on the price of our redemption. \nWithout Christ’s sacrifice on the day the sky turned dark and hid the light of the sun\, there would be no bright Light of Christ to live in\, nor new life in Christ to enjoy. Yet we do not grieve as others do\, without hope (1 Thess. 4:13). \n\nThree-Year Series B\nScripture readings\n\nJoel 2:12–19\n\n\n2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10\n\n\nMatthew 6:1–6\, 16–21\n\nLectionary summary\nReturn to the Lord Your God with All Your Heart\, for He Has Reconciled You to Himself\nOn Ash Wednesday\, we come down from the mountain with Jesus and set our face toward His cross and Passion in Jerusalem. We make our pilgrimage with Him by way of repentance\, and thus we return to our dying and rising in Holy Baptism. Christ Jesus\, “who knew no sin\,” became our sin\, so that by His death we are released from sin and in His resurrection we “become the righteousness of God” (2 Cor. 5:21). As God has thereby reconciled the world to Himself in Christ\, “now is the favorable time; behold\, now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6:2). He has provided the sacrificial Lamb\, and He has left “a blessing behind him\, a grain offering and a drink offering” (Joel 2:14) in the Eucharist. He summons us to return to Him with all our heart because He is “gracious and merciful\, slow to anger\, and abounding in steadfast love” (Joel 2:13). We do so with faith and confidence in Him\, and so we pray to Him as our Father\, give to the needy from a heart of love\, and fast for the sake of repentance (Matt. 6:3–4\, 6\, 17–18). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nJoel 2:12–19\n\n\n2 Peter 1:2–11\n\n\nMatthew 6:1–21\n\nLectionary summary\nReturn to the Lord Your God with All Your Heart\, for He Has Reconciled You to Himself\n“Consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly; gather the people” (Joel 2:15–16). Lent\, with its corporate fast\, begins today. “Remember that you are dust\, and to dust you shall return” (Imposition of Ashes\, from Gen. 3:19). “Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger” (Jonah 3:9). We know. Faith believes that\, for Christ’s sake\, “a broken and contrite heart\, O God\, you will not despise” (Psalm 51:17). He is “gracious and merciful\, slow to anger\, and abounding in steadfast love” (Joel 2:13); therefore\, we do not hesitate to return to Him “with all [our] heart\, with fasting\, with weeping\, and with mourning” (v. 12). He raises the dead\, as we shall see in 40 days’ time. Satan opposes such reconciliation and life. He would twist our discipline into self-serving pride (Matt. 6:1–12)\, leading us into unbelief and unfruitfulness until we fall from the Lord’s “precious and very great promises” (2 Peter 1:4\, 8). For this reason\, our Lenten discipline not only gives something up but also takes up the sustenance and exercise of faith: hearing His Word and turning from ourselves—to God in prayer and to our neighbor with charity. “Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue\, and virtue with knowledge\, and knowledge with self-control\, and self-control with steadfastness\, and steadfastness with godliness\, and godliness with brotherly affection\, and brotherly affection with love” (v. 5–7). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/ash-wednesday-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240221
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy - February 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on February 19–20\, 2024 in St. Louis. \nThe four-member committee is chaired by the LCMS first vice-president and includes representative from both LCMS seminaries and a member from the Council of Presidents\, according to Synod bylaws. \nThe CCPM meets approximately five times throughout the year to examine applications\, interview eligible candidates and manage the policies and practices of the colloquy process.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-pastoral-colloquy-february-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
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SUMMARY:'YouthLead' Training for Teens
DESCRIPTION:YouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. LCMS Youth Ministry will host our 2024 YouthLead Training from Feb. 29 to March 3 in St. Louis. \nOur focus will be Christian identity\, who God has made us to be\, and who we are to each other. Along with the new curriculum\, we will be working through leadership development programming as well. \nThere are a limited number of spaces in the training. Once those spots are filled\, we will gladly take participants on a waiting list. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader can join us along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nWe prefer teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation. Arrangements can be made for them to come unaccompanied. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration for youth and adults is $375. This covers your food and housing during the training\, transportation to and from the airport if needed\, supplies\, and a shirt. You will also need to cover your transportation to and from St. Louis. \nWe encourage you to contact your district before you register as some districts have support for those attending this training. \nWhat happens at a Youthlead training?\nYouth are equipped for leadership in two key ways. First\, we engage them in studying God’s Word through a Bible study they experience and are trained to lead back home. \nSecond\, we focus on their unique identity and vocations as well as practical leadership skills that will benefit them in all aspects of servant leadership. \n  \nRegister for the training \n  \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n  \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-2024/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Youth Ministry
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SUMMARY:2024 Arizona March for Life in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Arizona March for Life is Friday\, March 1\, 2024. The rally begin at 11:00am at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza\, and the march begins at 12:00pm. Join us as we witness to the sanctity of life.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-arizona-march-for-life-in-phoenix/
LOCATION:Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza\, 1700 W Washington St\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:2024 Connecticut March for Life in Hartford
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Connecticut March for Life is March 20\, 2024. The rally begins at the Capitol at 12:00pm and the march begins at 1:00pm. Join us in Hartford as we witness to the sanctity of life.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-connecticut-march-for-life-in-hartford/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:Spring 2024 Missionary Kid Program Team — Africa
DESCRIPTION:Missionaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod who are serving our Lord in Africa will gather with their families for a time of continuing education from March 20-24\, 2024. \nWhile the adults have a program of scheduled studies\, volunteers are needed to join a short-term mission team to prepare and lead the children’s program for the missionary kids\, ranging in age from toddlers to teens. \nThe program can be modeled after a kids camp\, Vacation Bible School or other types of active learning. We will provide the curriculum for team members to use as a framework. \nThe missionary gathering incorporates worship\, rest and fellowship. It is also important to care for our missionary children\, and LCMS International Mission wants them to have fun while nurturing their faith. \nMore information\, including the event location\, will be provided upon completion of your application. \n\nCost: Approximately $50/person (airfare not included)\n\n\nIncluded: Food\, lodging\, project costs\, coordination and international medical insurance\n\nLearn more and sign up
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/spring-2024-missionary-kid-program-team-africa/
CATEGORIES:Mission Service Opportunities
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240325
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Palm Sunday\, also known as the Sunday of the Passion\, will be commemorated on Sunday\, March 24\, 2024. \nTo attend a Palm Sunday service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Palm Sunday\nScarlet will adorn the altar on Palm Sunday through Maundy Thursday. It is a color worth investing in because it stands in contrast to the traditional red that is used on Festival Sundays. Scarlet’s use during the somber days of Holy Week help to offer a different message. As the Manual on the Liturgy points out\, “scarlet is a color anciently associated with the passion … the color of blood” (p. 25). Violet may also be used where Scarlet vestments are not present. \n\nScripture readings for Palm Sunday\nThree-Year Series B Lectionary\n\nJohn 12:12–19 (Procession)\n\n\nZechariah 9:9–12\n\n\nPhilippians 2:5–11\n\n\nMark 14:1—15:47 or Mark 15:1–47 or John 12:20–43\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Son of David Ascends His Throne and Reigns in Love from His Cross\nThe Son of David comes in gentle humility\, “sitting on a donkey’s colt\,” yet as the King of Israel “in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13–15). He comes to be lifted up in glory on the cross in order to cast out “the ruler of this world” and draw all people to Himself (John 12:23–32). The Church is thus called to “rejoice greatly\,” because her King comes with salvation\, and “he shall speak peace to the nations” (Zech. 9:9–10). As He is anointed “beforehand for burial” (Mark 14:8)\, He also ascends His royal throne as “the King of the Jews” by way of His Passion (Mark 15:2\, 17–19\, 26). He goes “as it is written of him\,” wherefore “you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power” (Mark 14:21\, 62). For the glory of God is love\, which crescendos in the humble obedience and voluntary self-sacrifice of the Son of God for the salvation of sinners. So\, God the Father has “highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name” (Phil. 2:9)\, that He might reign over us in love with the forgiveness of His cross. \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\n\nMatthew 21:1–9 (Procession) or John 12:12–19 (Procession)\n\n\nZechariah 9:9–12\n\n\nPhilippians 2:5–11\n\n\nMatthew 26:1—27:66 or Matthew 27:11–54\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Cross and Passion of Our Lord Are the Hour of His Glory\n“Behold\, your King is coming to you . . . humble and mounted on a donkey” (Zech. 9:9–12; Mt. 21:1–9). Our Lord rides in this humble fashion because He is entering Jerusalem to humble Himself even to the point of death on a cross (Phil. 2:5–11). His kingly crown will not be made of gold but of thorns\, the sign of sin’s curse. For His royal reign is displayed in bearing this curse for His people\, saving us from our enemies by sacrificing His own life. The sinless One takes the place of the sinner so that the sinner can be freed and bear the name “Barabbas\,” “son of the Father” (Matthew 26 and 27). It is at the name of this exalted Savior\, Jesus\, that we bow in humble faith. With the centurion who declared\, “Truly this was the Son of God!” (Mt. 27:54)\, we are also given to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord\, to the glory of God the Father (Phil. 2:11). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/palm-sunday-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240325
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SUMMARY:Annunciation of our Lord
DESCRIPTION:The Annunciation of our Lord will be observed on March 25. The Annunciation commemorates the visit of the angel Gabriel to the blessed Virgin Mary\, announcing that the eternal Son of God would take up human flesh in her womb and\, in accordance with Isaiah’s prophecy\, be born of a virgin. \nHis message declared that God showed undeserved kindness to Mary and\, by faith in His Word\, Christ was conceived in her. In this way\, she is a godly example of faith for us also — how a Christian hears the Words and promises of God and says\, “Behold\, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). \nThe Annunciation is appointed for March 25\, from which date Christmas came to be observed as the birth of Christ (nine months later). When the Annunciation falls in Passiontide\, Holy Week or Easter\, it is observed at another time. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical color for the Annunciation\nWhite\, the color of purity and completeness\, adorns the altar to commemorate the Annunciation of Our Lord. In His light we see light\, and by Him “though our sins be as scarlet\, they shall be white as snow.” Christ’s incarnation and His resurrection\, His Gospel and its message to all nations are cause for our rejoicing. His purity before His Father becomes our purity. White reinforces this message of joy. \nWhite is also the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6) and the first Sunday following it\, which is observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. It is also the color for Easter. \n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 7:10–14\n\n\nHebrews 10:4–10\n\n\nLuke 1:26–38\n\nLectionary summary\nIncarnate by the Holy Spirit\, Born of the Virgin Mary and Made Man\n“It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins” (Heb. 10:4). But “nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). He opens ears to hear and wombs to conceive. “Let it be to me according to your word\,” says St. Mary (Luke 1:38). The Most High who once dwelt in the tabernacle comes to overshadow Mary\, who believes the angel’s “annunciation” (Luke 1:35). “The virgin shall conceive and bear a son\, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). In Jesus Christ\, God is with us — even from the moment of His conception. This miracle\, that Mary should become the mother of God\, will be a sign against the proud in Israel; it is the fulfillment of the prophecies of Isaiah and David. “I delight to do your will\, O my God\,” says Christ (Psalm 40:8). From Mary’s flesh\, the Most High has prepared a body for His Son (Heb. 10:5)\, a body to be offered “once for all” as the sacrifice that alone takes away sins and gives a righteousness apart from the Law (Heb. 10:10). Through His conception\, life and death\, we have been sanctified. God favors us in this child. And like the blessed Virgin Mary\, blessed “are those who hear the word of God and keep it” (Luke 11:28). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/annunciation-of-our-lord/2024-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Holy (Maundy) Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday\, also known as Holy Thursday\, will be commemorated on Thursday\, March 28\, 2024. \nTo attend a Maundy Thursday service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nLiturgical colors for Holy (Maundy) Thursday\nScarlet will adorn the altar on Palm Sunday through Maundy Thursday. It is a color worth investing in because it stands in contrast to the traditional red that is used on Festival Sundays. Scarlet’s use during the somber days of Holy Week help to offer a different message. As the Manual on the Liturgy points out\, “scarlet is a color anciently associated with the passion … the color of blood” (p. 25). \nViolet may also be used where Scarlet vestments are not present. In some places\, White may also be used indicating that this is a high feast of Christ who instituted the Blessed Sacrament on this night. \n\nThree-Year Series B\nScripture readings\n\nExodus 24:3–11 or Exodus 12:1–14\n\n\n1 Corinthians 10:16–17 or 1 Corinthians 11:23–32\n\n\nMark 14:12–26 or John 13:1–17\, 31b–35\n\nLectionary summary\nLet Us Love One Another\, as Christ Has Loved Us and Loves Us to the End\n“The LORD’s Passover” (Ex. 12:11) and “the blood of the covenant” at Mount Sinai (Ex. 24:8) are preeminent types of the Lord’s Supper. The blood of Christ\, the Lamb of God\, now covers us\, and we keep His Supper “as a feast to the LORD” (Ex. 12:13–14). In Him\, we see “the God of Israel” (Ex. 24:10)\, and yet He does not lay His hand on us to punish us. As disciples of Jesus\, we recline at the table with Him to eat and drink in peace (Mark 14:18). The apostles\, who received the New Testament in His blood “on the night when he was betrayed\,” delivered the same to His Church\, which we also now receive in remembrance of Him (1 Cor. 11:23–26; Mark 14:22–25). So He has “loved his own who were in the world\,” and He loves us “to the end” (John 13:1). As He thus feeds us in love\, let us love one another\, just as He has loved us (John 13:34). For “we who are many are one body” because “we all partake of the one bread\,” which is the body of Christ (1 Cor. 10:17). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nExodus 12:1–14 or Exodus 24:3–11\n\n\n1 Corinthians 11:23–32\n\n\nJohn 13:1–15 (34–35)\n\nLectionary summary\nLet Us Love One Another\, as Christ Jesus Has Loved Us\n“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup\, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” (1 Cor. 11:26). By eating His body and drinking His blood\, we proclaim to all the world that Jesus is\, indeed\, our Passover Lamb (Ex. 12:1–14)\, who was sacrificed for us on Calvary. In Christ\, the Lord remembers us in mercy and remembers our sin no more; He forgives us all our iniquity. With such love\, he “loved His own who were in the world\,” and even loves us “to the end” (John 13:1). As He washes us and feeds us in love\, let us love one another\, just as He has loved us (John 13:34). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/maundy-thursday-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday will be commemorated on Friday\, March 29\, 2024. \nTo attend a Good Friday service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Good Friday\nThe altar will be adorned with black. The calendar calls for its use only twice — Good Friday and Ash Wednesday. There’s no mistaking the message that this sober color gives. Black is the absence of light. Good Friday\, or Black Friday in combination with Ash Wednesday\, calls for sober reflection on the cost of our redemption. \nWithout Christ’s sacrifice on the day the sky turned dark and hid the light of the sun\, there would be no bright Light of Christ to live in\, nor new life in Christ to enjoy. \n\nThree-Year Series B\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 52:13—53:12\n\n\nHebrews 4:14-16; 5:7–9\n\n\nJohn 18:1-19:42 or John 19:17-30\n\nLectionary summary\nBehold the Lamb of God\, Who Takes Away the Sin of the World\nJesus\, the Lamb of God\, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the Sacrifice of Atonement for the sin of the world. “Despised and rejected by men\, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Is. 53:3)\, He is the righteous Servant who justifies many by His innocent suffering and death. He bears our griefs and sorrows; He is wounded for our transgressions; He is crushed for our iniquities; He suffers our chastisement; “and with his wounds we are healed” (Is. 53:4–5). As the Son of God\, He fulfills the Law for us in human flesh\, and so fulfills the Scriptures (John 19:7\, 24). In perfect faith and faithfulness\, He shares all our weaknesses and temptations\, “yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). As our merciful High Priest\, He brings us to the Father in peace\, “makes intercession for the transgressors” (Is. 53:12) and joins our prayers to His own\, so that we are heard “because of his reverence” (Heb. 5:7). From His cross\, He gives us His Spirit (John 19:30)\, washes us with water from His side and covers us with His blood (John 19:34). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 52:13-53:12\n\n\n2 Corinthians 5:14–21\n\n\nJohn 18:1-19:42\n\nLectionary summary\nBehold the Lamb of God\, Who Takes Away the Sin of the World\nJesus\, the Lamb of God\, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the world. “Despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows\, and acquainted with grief” (Is. 53:3)\, He is the righteous Servant who justifies many by His innocent suffering and death. He bears our griefs and carries our sorrows; He is wounded for our transgressions; He is crushed for our iniquities; He suffers our chastisement\, so that “with His stripes we are healed” (Is. 53:4–5). As the Son of God\, He fulfills the Law for us in human flesh\, and so fulfills the Scriptures (John 19:7\, 24). For in Christ\, “God was reconciling the whole world to Himself\, not counting their trespasses against them” (2 Cor. 5:19). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/good-friday-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Easter — the Resurrection of Our Lord — will be celebrated on Sunday\, March 31\, 2024. \nBy the shed blood of Christ\, eternal death has passed over us\, and now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! \nTo attend an Easter service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nLiturgical colors for Easter\nThe altar will be adorned with white\, which is the color of purity and completeness and the color for all major feasts of Christ. The theme for the “great fifty days” of Easter is supported by the use of white. This color\, used primarily during these Sundays\, assists in bearing the message that “though your sins be as scarlet\, they shall be white as snow.” Christ’s triumph from the grave on Resurrection day is the cause for our rejoicing. His purity before his Father becomes our purity. White reinforces that message of joy. \nGold may also be used for Easter Sunday and major feasts of Christ. Gold represents value and worth. The golden festival of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the event that gives our lives meaning and worth. He is worthy of our praise as we adorn his altar with the color of splendor. \n\nThree-Year Series B\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 25:6–9\n\n\n1 Corinthians 15:1–11\n\n\nMark 16:1–8\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Risen Christ Has Swallowed Up Death Forever!\nThe entire fallen world is veiled in a funeral shroud “that is spread over all nations” and “cast over all peoples” (Is. 25:7). But the Lord of hosts\, in the Person of the incarnate Son\, Jesus Christ\, has removed that terrible pall and swallowed up death forever. By submitting Himself to death\, He burst it apart from the inside out. Now He wipes away all tears from our faces\, and He invites us to “be glad and rejoice in his salvation” (Is. 25:9). His body and His blood\, crucified and risen\, are given and poured out for us as a feast “of rich food full of marrow\, of aged wine well refined” (Is. 25:6). We enter that feast through Holy Baptism\, whereby our old man is buried with Jesus Christ\, and we are raised up in Him\, “dressed in a white robe” of His perfect righteousness (Mark 16:5). What St. Paul and the other apostles received “by the grace of God” is also “delivered to you” by the preaching of Christ\, “in which you stand\, and by which you are being saved” (1 Cor. 15:1–11). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nJob 19:23–27\n\n\n1 Corinthians 5:6–8 or 1 Corinthians 15:51–57\n\n\nMark 16:1–8\n\nLectionary summary\nChrist’s Resurrection Means That We Will One Day Be Raised\n“Christ\, our Passover lamb\, has been sacrificed” (1 Cor. 5:7). By the shed blood of Christ\, the Lamb of God\, eternal death has passed over us. Now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! The stone has been rolled away from the tomb\, revealing that the tomb could not hold Him (Mark 16:1–8). Now our Redeemer lives eternally to save us from sin and Satan and the grave\, and we can live in the sure hope of our own bodily resurrection with Christ. “After my skin has been thus destroyed\, yet in my flesh I shall see God” (Job 19:26). Feasting on the living Christ\, who is our meat and drink indeed\, we boldly say: “O death\, where is your victory? O death\, where is your sting? . . . But thanks be to God\, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:54–55\, 57). \n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/easter-series-b-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:2024 Colorado March for Life in Denver
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Denver for the Colorado March for Life 2024 on April 12 at the State Capitol. The rally begins at 11:00am and the march at 12:00pm. More details are to come.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-colorado-march-for-life-in-denver/
LOCATION:Denver State Capitol\, 200 E. Colfax Ave\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:Created Male and Female: In His Image Conference - 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Created Male and Female: In His Image Conference\, hosted by National Mission together with DOXOLOGY\, will be held April 15–16\, 2024\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis. \nConference topics will include: \n\nPastoral care for those who cohabitate;\nPastoral support for parents of children who identify as transgender;\nThe Christian worldview and sexuality;\nSpiritual care for those suffering with LGBT-related temptations; and\nChristian counsel for families of individuals with same-sex attraction.\n\nThe conference has three different tracks geared toward specific audiences. \n\nAfternoon sessions on Monday\, April 15 are geared towards clergy;\nEvening sessions on Monday\, April 15 are geared towards families and laity; and\nAll sessions on Tuesday\, April 16 are geared towards educators and church workers.\n\nFeatured presenters include: \n\nRev. David C. Fleming\, executive director for Spiritual Care\, DOXOLOGY;\nDr. Beverly K. Yahnke\, executive director for Christian Counsel\, DOXOLOGY; and\nRev. Matthew Wurm\, senior pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church\, Brookings\, S.D.\n\nRegistration\nSpace is limited for in-person attendees\, so register soon to reserve your spot. Registration closes on April 1 or when capacity is reached. The registration fee\, which includes lunch\, is $25. \nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/created-male-and-female-conference-2024/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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SUMMARY:2024 Illinois March for Life in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Illinois March for Life will be on Wednesday\, April 17\, in Springfield. The rally begins at 11 a.m.\, and the march begins at noon. Check back for additional details about a worship service that day and the starting location of the march.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-illinois-march-for-life-in-springfield/
LOCATION:Springfield\, IL\, Springfield\, IL
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:40.6331249;-89.3985283
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T193939Z
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission - April 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, April 18\, and on Friday\, April 19\, 2024. \nThe Board for National Mission is charged with developing and determining policies for the coordination of and in support of district ministries which support congregations and schools. \nRead more about the LCMS Board for National Mission.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/board-for-national-mission-april-2024-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board for National Mission,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
CREATED:20240212T221115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T162938Z
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SUMMARY:Stewardship Philippians Conference - Milwaukee and online
DESCRIPTION:The South Wisconsin District (SWD) of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)\, in partnership with LCMS Stewardship Ministry\, will host a hybrid Philippians Conference on April 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Milwaukee. \nThe conference\, which will be held at the SWD office and available to watch online\, will be facilitated by the Rev. Dr. Nathan Meador\, SWD mission executive and LCMS National Mission stewardship specialist. \nWhat is a Philippians Conference?\nThe workshop is based on St. Paul’s words in Philippians 1\, where we see how the leadership of the congregation is working together in the realm of stewardship. \nThe Philippians Conference gathers pastors and lay leaders to spend a day together looking at the theology and practice of stewardship\, grounding congregational stewardship on the solid foundation of Scripture and the Confessions. The conference will also help local congregations to assess\, strengthen and even change their local stewardship culture. \nAttendees will get a fresh perspective on stewardship and leave the event with one or two action items to put into practice immediately at their congregation. \nWho should attend?\nPastors\, elders\, other elected leaders and other members of the congregation are all invited to attend. \nHow can I participate?\nLocal congregation groups are encouraged to join us in person at the SWD office in Milwaukee. In-person registration is limited to only 100 attendees. \nSince in-person registration is limited\, congregations are also invited to host an online “watch party.” This would mean that your pastor(s)\, congregational leaders and members would gather at your church to participate as a group via Zoom. There will be an online moderator to ensure the presenter addresses your questions. \nHow much does this cost?\nThere is no cost to participate in this event. \nHow do I register?\nBoth in-person and online seats are limited\, so register today at swd.lcms.org/hybrid. If you intend to join us in person\, please be ready to register your complete list of attendees. The registration form closes on April 15. \nOther questions?\nAll questions may be directed to the Rev. Nathan Meador at meador@swd.lcms.org or call 414-464-8101.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/stewardship-philippians-conference-4-20-2024/
LOCATION:LCMS South Wisconsin District Office\, 8100 W. Capitol Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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GEO:43.0902777;-88.0145704
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
CREATED:20240313T144013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T144036Z
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SUMMARY:2024 California March for Life in Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2024 California March for Life in Sacramento on April 22\, 2024. The rally begins at 12:00pm and the march at 1:00pm. More information to come.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-california-march-for-life-in-sacramento/
LOCATION:Sacremento\, CA\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:36.778261;-119.4179324
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
CREATED:20140624T183216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T161839Z
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SUMMARY:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod celebrates its birthday on April 26. Initial members\, which included 12 pastors representing 14 congregations from Illinois\, Indiana\, Missouri\, Michigan\, New York and Ohio\, signed the church body’s constitution on April 26\, 1847\, at First Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago\, Ill. \nOriginally named The German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri\, Ohio and Other States\, the name was shortened to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1947 on the occasion of our 100th anniversary. \nThe roots of the LCMS run deep\, tracing back to Saxon and other German immigrants establishing a new church body in America\, seeking the freedom to practice and follow confessional Lutheranism. \n\nOnly Jesus: No Other Name\n \nResources to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. \nView resources
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/the-lutheran-church-missouri-synods-birthday/2024-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
CREATED:20240425T194725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T194725Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest March for Life 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest March for Life is May 1\, 2024 in Jefferson City\, Mo. \nThe Capitol South Lawn grounds open at 7:45am. Activities throughout the day include a Capitol prayer walk\, exhibits\, speakers\, rally\, and march. \nThe March will begin after the 9:15am Main Rally. General information and parking information can be found at https://midwestmarchforlife.com/
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/midwest-march-for-life-2024/
LOCATION:Missouri State Capitol\, 201 W Capitol Ave\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.5792994;-92.172829
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTSTAMP:20260403T162948
CREATED:20230922T182023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T183546Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – May 2-3\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on May 2-3\, 2024\, in St. Louis. \nThe Board for International Mission is charged with developing and determining policies in support of mission and ministry in foreign countries for the Office of International Mission.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/board-for-international-mission-meeting-may-2-3-2024/
CATEGORIES:Board for International Mission,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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