Board for National Mission - April 2024 meeting
2024-04-18 - 2024-04-19 | MO
The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, April 18, and on Friday, April 19, 2024.
The 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.
Read more about the LCMS Board for National Mission.

Stewardship Philippians Conference - Milwaukee and online
2024-04-20 08:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | LCMS South Wisconsin District Office, 8100 W. Capitol Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53222, United States
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.
The 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.
What is a Philippians Conference?
The 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.
The 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.
Attendees 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.
Who should attend?
Pastors, elders, other elected leaders and other members of the congregation are all invited to attend.
How can I participate?
Local congregation groups are encouraged to join us in person at the SWD office in Milwaukee. In-person registration is limited to only 100 attendees.
Since 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.
How much does this cost?
There is no cost to participate in this event.
How do I register?
Both 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.
Other questions?
All questions may be directed to the Rev. Nathan Meador at meador@swd.lcms.org or call 414-464-8101.

2024 California March for Life in Sacramento
2024-04-22 | Sacremento, CA, CA, United States
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.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Birthday
2024-04-26 | MO
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.
Originally 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.
The 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.

Only Jesus: No Other Name

Resources to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
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Midwest March for Life 2024
2024-05-01 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
The Midwest March for Life is May 1, 2024 in Jefferson City, Mo.
The Capitol South Lawn grounds open at 7:45am. Activities throughout the day include a Capitol prayer walk, exhibits, speakers, rally, and march.
The March will begin after the 9:15am Main Rally. General information and parking information can be found at https://midwestmarchforlife.com/

LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – May 2-3, 2024
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-03 | MO
The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on May 2-3, 2024, in St. Louis.
The 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.

LCMS Pastoral Colloquy - May 2024 meeting
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-03 | LCMS International Center: St. Louis, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St Louis, MO, 63122, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on May 2-3, 2024 in St. Louis.
The 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.
The CCPM meets approximately five times throughout the year to examine applications, interview eligible candidates and manage the policies and practices of the colloquy process.

2024 Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry Conference
2024-05-06 13:00 - 2024-05-07 15:15 | LCMS International Center: St. Louis, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St Louis, MO, 63122, United States
The 2024 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry Conference will be held May 6–7 in St. Louis and online. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. on May 6 and conclude at 3:15 p.m. on May 7.
Those currently serving in Specialized Care contexts and those interested in learning more about this ministry are welcome to attend, either in-person or online.
The conference will include presentations on a variety of topics related to Specialized Care, opportunities to share experiences and insights, and the announcement of some exciting updates for our Specialized Care workers.
Featured presenters include:

A panel featuring district presidents, including LCMS Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan and LCMS Northern Illinois District President Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss;

Rev. Dr. Jared Yogerst, director of spiritual care at Providence Place Senior Care in Minneapolis, Minn.;

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis;

Representatives from LCMS Disaster Response; and

Rev. Brian Heller, manager of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry, and Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor, Office of National Mission managing director, Human Care and Ministerial Support.

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In-person registration
The in-person portion of the conference, which will be held at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis, is limited to 110 participants. Registration, which is $50 per individual, includes dinner on May 6 and lunch on May 7. Attendees will also have access to view recorded sessions for 90 days after the conference ends.
The deadline for in-person registration is April 19.
Online registration
Online participation is unlimited. One online registration, which is $25, can be used by an individual, couple, family or group. Registration provides access to view recorded sessions for 90 days after the conference ends.
Registration will remain open throughout the event for online participation.
Discounts
Any professional church work student at a Concordia university or one of our seminaries may attend this conference for free.
Register online

The Ascension of our Lord
2024-05-09 | MO
The Ascension of our Lord will be celebrated on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
To attend an Ascension 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.
If 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.
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Liturgical colors for Ascension
The 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.

Three-Year Series B
Scripture readings

Acts 1:1–11

Ephesians 1:15–23

Luke 24:44–53

Lectionary summary
The Ascended Lord Jesus Is with Us Always in His Church on Earth
After He rose from the dead, the Lord Jesus presented Himself alive to the apostles, “appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). When He ascended to the right hand of the Father, He did not orphan His Church, but He fills all things in heaven and on earth and gives gifts to His disciples. Even now, through His Church, He continues “to do and teach” (Acts 1:1), preaching “repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 24:47) even “to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Though the cloud hid Jesus from the sight of His disciples then, and He remains hidden from sight even now, He remains with His people through His Gospel and Sacraments. He comes to us by the Word of His apostles, by the promise of His Father and by the power of the Holy Spirit, whom He pours out upon “the church, which is his body” (Eph. 1:22–23). In this holy Christian Church, we bless God and worship Christ with joy, for in His Church He blesses us with forgiveness, lifts us up in His hands and seats us with Himself “in the heavenly places” (Eph. 1:20).

One-Year Series
Scripture readings

2 Kings 2:5–15

Acts 1:1–11

Mark 16:14–20 or Luke 24:44–53

Lectionary summary
Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent
On the 40th day after His resurrection, our Lord ascended to the right hand of the Father. But although Jesus is hidden from your eyes, He is not absent from you. For He now fills all things in heaven and on earth. He continues “to do and to teach” (Acts 1:1), preaching repentance and forgiveness of sins through those sent in His name (Mark 16:14–20; Luke 24:44–53), giving you His true body and blood in the Supper. Jesus is your great Elijah who pours out on you a double portion of His Spirit in the Word and the Sacraments (2 Kings 2:5–15). He is Lord over all things for the sake of the Church. He whom heaven cannot contain has raised your human nature to share fully in the glory of God. You who believe and are baptized into Christ’s body are already sitting in the heavenly places; for you are in Him who is at the Father’s right hand. When He comes again in the clouds on the Last Day, you also will appear with Him in glory.

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LCMS Board of Directors - May 2024 meeting
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-18 | Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., 6600 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May 17-18, 2024, at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Ind.
The 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.
The 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.
In such circumstances, the BOD retains general oversight responsibility as defined in Synod Bylaws.

2024 Oregon March for Life in Salem
2024-05-18 | Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
The Oregon March for Life is Saturday, May 18th in Salem. Join us at the Oregon State Capitol (900 Court Street NE) as we march and witness to the sanctity of life.
The march will begin at 2:30pm. We will gather 15 minutes prior to the march.
Look for the Lutherans with the LCMS Life Ministry banner and lime green hats.
After the march we will take a group photo. For more information, contact Vicar Zachary Kreitler
at zachary.kreitler@ctsfw.edu or at 314-330-1550.

Armed Forces Sunday - 2024
2024-05-19 | MO
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 on Armed Forces Day weekend.
It’s less important which Sunday you choose; we simply want to give thanks to God in honoring the men and women who faithfully answered the call to serve in our nation’s military.

Armed Forces Sunday — Typically the third weekend in May; Armed Forces Day is on Saturday, May 18, 2024, and can be observed on Sunday, May 19, or on the Sunday of your choice.

Memorial Day weekend — Sunday, May 26, 2024

Independence Day weekend — Sunday, July 7, 2024

Veterans Day — Nov. 11, 2024; can be observed on the preceding or following Sunday.

Any Sunday of your choice

To help congregations plan their commemorations, the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces offers free resources, including:

Introduction letter

Sermon resource

Bulletin inserts: General (Color)

Bulletin inserts: General (Black-and-White)

Bulletin inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail

For more information and resources, visit lcms.org/armedforces.

Pentecost
2024-05-19 | MO
The Day of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
To attend a Pentecost 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.
If 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.
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What is Pentecost?
The word “Pentecost” (pronounced PEN-tuh-kost) comes from the Greek word pentekostos which means “fiftieth.” Exactly 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the form of flames of fire.

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Kids in the Divine Service — Pentecost

English

Spanish

Liturgical colors for Pentecost
The altar will be adorned with red. Red is a power color and is appropriate for use on Pentecost Sunday. On this day we remember the power and fire of “the Lord and Giver of Life,” who revealed himself as the promised one. The color red communicates the motif of strength-strength and power the Holy Spirit gives in order for God’s people to call on the name of Jesus Christ and share that powerful name with others.

Three-Year Series B
Scripture readings

Ezekiel 37:1–14

Acts 2:1–21

John 15:26–27; 16:4b–15

Lectionary summary
The Holy Spirit Brings the Dead to Life by the Righteousness of Christ
In returning to His Father by way of the cross and resurrection, Christ Jesus sends “the Helper” to His Church, that is, “the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father.” The Spirit testifies of Christ and glorifies Him by taking what is His and declaring it to the world in the preaching of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (John 15:26; 16:7, 14). He convicts the world of sin by the word of the Law, He forgives sins and justifies sinners by the Word of the Gospel, and He bestows the faith that says “Amen” to this righteousness of God (John 16:8–11). Therefore, the Lord pours out His Spirit on the apostles, that by their preaching, the Spirit should be given to His entire Church. As the multitudes are gathered from all the nations by “this sound,” that is, by the preaching of “the mighty works of God” in Christ Jesus, so does God the Father pour out the Spirit of His Son “on all flesh” (Acts 2:6, 11, 17). The Lord God breathes upon the slain, and so shall they live; for so the Lord has spoken, and He shall do it (Ezek. 37:5–14).

One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Genesis 11:1–9

Acts 2:1–21

John 14:23–31

Lectionary summary
The Holy Spirit Gives Peace
Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27)

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Trinity Sunday
2024-05-26 | MO
Trinity Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
To attend a Trinity 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.
If 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.
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Confessing the Holy Trinity
The Athanasian Creed, which was written by an anonymous author in the fifth century, is the Church’s confession of the Holy Trinity. On Trinity Sunday, the Church proclaims the Christian faith through the words of the Athanasian Creed.
“The Athanasian Creed declares that its teachings concerning the Holy Trinity and our Lord’s incarnation are “the catholic faith.” In other words, this is what the true Church of all times and all places has confessed. More than fifteen centuries later, the Church continues to confess this truth, confident that the triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has given Himself for our salvation.”

The Athanasian Creed — Text (Lutheran Service Book p. 319)

The Athanasian Creed — Spoken responsive version

The Athanasian Creed — Sung version

The Athanasian Creed — Sung responsive version

The Athanasian Creed — With hymn verses

Source: This translation of the Athanasian Creed (Quincunque Vult) is from Lutheran Service Book. Copyright © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Distributed by the LCMS Worship for congregational and school use and streaming only. Commercial reproduction or reproduction for sale of this work in part or in whole without the written permission of the copyright holder is prohibited.

Liturgical colors for Trinity Sunday
The altar will be adorned with white, which is the color of purity and completeness. This color 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.

Three-Year Series B
Scripture readings

Isaiah 6:1–8

Acts 2:14a, 22–36

John 3:1–17

Lectionary summary
The Glory of the LORD of Hosts Shines in Mercy, Forgiveness and Salvation
When Isaiah “saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up,” he cried out and confessed that he was “a man of unclean lips.” If even the holy angels cover their faces in the presence of “the King, the LORD of hosts,” how can sinful humans stand before Him (Is. 6:1–5)? Yet, the glory of the Lord is saving grace, and with “a burning coal” from the altar the angel touched Isaiah’s lips, removing his guilt (Is. 6:6–7). Likewise, from the altar of Christ’s cross, by the ministry of the Gospel, “the whole earth is full of his glory” (Is. 6:3). For He was crucified, died and was buried, “according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God,” and God “raised him up, loosing the pangs of death” (Acts 2:23–24). He “received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:33), and He raises up the fallen world by pouring out His life-giving Spirit upon sinners through His earthly Means of Grace. To give this saving gift, God sent His Son into the world, “that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16–17).

One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Isaiah 6:1–7

Romans 11:33–36

John 3:1–15 (16–17)

Lectionary summary
The Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners
When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1–7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit’s good pleasure in Baptism. “Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution, “Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for” (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!” (Is. 6:3). “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:33–36).

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Trinity Sunday
2024-06-15 | MO
Trinity Sunday will be commemorated on Sunday, June 15, 2025, as the Church continues to confess the confident truth that the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — has given himself for our salvation.
To attend a Trinity 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.
If 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.
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Confessing the Holy Trinity
The Athanasian Creed, which was written by an anonymous author in the fifth century, is the Church’s confession of the Holy Trinity. On Trinity Sunday, the Church proclaims the Christian faith through the words of the Athanasian Creed.
“The Athanasian Creed declares that its teachings concerning the Holy Trinity and our Lord’s incarnation are “the catholic faith.” In other words, this is what the true Church of all times and all places has confessed. More than fifteen centuries later, the Church continues to confess this truth, confident that the triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has given Himself for our salvation.”

The Athanasian Creed — Text (Lutheran Service Book p. 319)

The Athanasian Creed — Spoken responsive version

The Athanasian Creed — Sung version

The Athanasian Creed — Sung responsive version

The Athanasian Creed — With hymn verses

Source: This translation of the Athanasian Creed (Quincunque Vult) is from Lutheran Service Book. Copyright © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Distributed by the LCMS Worship for congregational and school use and streaming only. Commercial reproduction or reproduction for sale of this work in part or in whole without the written permission of the copyright holder is prohibited.

Liturgical colors for Trinity Sunday
The altar will be adorned with white, which is the color of purity and completeness. This color 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.

Three-Year Series C
Scripture readings

Proverbs 8:1–4, 22–31

Acts 2:14a, 22–36

John 8:48–59

Lectionary summary
The Triune God Reveals Himself in Christ Jesus
The divine Word of the Father also is the holy wisdom who “was beside him, like a master workman,” who “was daily his delight, rejoicing before him always” (Prov. 8:30). This Word became flesh and suffered death in order to bestow life by the preaching of His Gospel “to the children of man” (Prov. 8:4). He honors the Father, and the Father glorifies Him by raising Him from the dead, so that all who keep His Word “will never see death” (John 8:51). Long ago, “father Abraham rejoiced” in the day of Christ, for “he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56). Though Christ was “crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men,” “God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death” (Acts 2:23, 24). As He “received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:33), so it is by and through the Son that God the Father pours out the Holy Spirit upon His Church.

One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Isaiah 6:1–7

Romans 11:33–36

John 3:1–15 (16–17)

Lectionary summary
The Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners
When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1–7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit’s good pleasure in Baptism. “Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution, “Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for” (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!” (Is. 6:3). “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:33–36).

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LCMS Pastoral Colloquy - June 2024 meeting
2024-06-27 - 2024-06-28 | LCMS International Center: St. Louis, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St Louis, MO, 63122, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on June 27-28, 2024 in St. Louis.
The 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.
The CCPM meets approximately five times throughout the year to examine applications, interview eligible candidates and manage the policies and practices of the colloquy process.

2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music
2024-07-09 - 2024-07-12 | Concordia University Nebraska: Seward, Neb., 800 N. Columbia Avenue, Seward, NE, 68434, United States
The 2024 Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music will take place July 9-12 at Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE) in Seward, Neb.
The Institute, which is being presented by LCMS Worship, returns under the theme, “Songs of Deliverance: Psalms in the Great Congregation.”
With the Psalter as its focal point, this conference will feature fresh and perennial topics on music, leadership, preaching, pastoral care, art and spiritual growth in Lutheran worship.
Participants will be able to choose from a variety of instructive and interactive sessions addressing practical topics of interest to musicians, pastors, teachers, interested laypersons and many others. We’ll also take up a challenge together: pray all 150 psalms.
Online registration is now closed. Limited walk-in registration may be available on July 9 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $475. Walk-in registrants may attend workshops only as size permits, are not eligible for on-campus housing and cannot be guaranteed on-campus meals.
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 - 2024
2024-07-21 - 2024-07-24 | Astor Crowne Plaza – New Orleans French Quarter, 739 Canal Street at Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Hosted by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Youth Ministry, the National Lutheran Youth Workers Conference is scheduled for July 21–24, 2024, at the Astor Crowne Plaza in the French Quarter of New Orleans, La.
NATIONAL24 is a stand-alone conference for youth ministry practitioners, and the conference will also provide an opportunity for attendees to prepare for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering and familiarize themselves with New Orleans, which is also the host city for the gathering.
At NATIONAL24, 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.
Each NATIONAL24 adult registration and guest room reservation at the Astor Crowne Plaza comes with a complimentary adult leader registration for the 2025 Youth Gathering.
Register for the conference
For updates and more information, please visit lcmsgathering.com.

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LCMS Board of Directors - August 2024 meeting
2024-08-16 - 2024-08-17 | MO
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Aug. 16-17, 2024, in St. Louis.
The 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.
The 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.
In such circumstances, the BOD retains general oversight responsibility as defined in Synod Bylaws.

2024 Lutherland — Germany — Wittenberg — The Old Latin School Tour
2024-08-23 - 2024-09-05 | MO
Support The Old Latin School and join The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod President Harrison, Rev. Wilhelm Weber of The Old Latin School, and other LCMS leaders on a tour of “Lutherland” sites across Germany.
From Aug. 23 to Sept. 5, this 12-night, 13-day bus tour with an experienced multilingual tour director will take you along the paths of Luther, through the heart of the Reformation in Wittenberg, and to beautiful and cultural sites throughout Germany.
This tour is similar to the one offered in 2022, except we will be staying an extra day in Oberammergau, one of the favorite stops on the last trip.
Tour stops include:

Munich and Oberammergau in the beautiful Bavarian Alps,

The mountain resort of Garmish–Partenkirchen,

The baroque old town of Heidelberg and Heidelberg Castle,

Worms and the Rhine River,

Eisenach and Wartburg Castle,

Erfurt with Luther’s Augustinian monastery,

Eisleben where Luther was born and died,

Leipzig,

Wittenberg with a Divine Service held at the chapel of the Old Latin School,

Torgau, and

Nuremberg.

Lodging, 18 meals, land transportation in Germany, gratuities, and all admission fees at tour attractions are included in the cost of $2,540. Space is limited.
Each registrant is also required to make a financial commitment of $3,000 (over the next three years) to support The Old Latin School.
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LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Sept. 5-6, 2024
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | MO
The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 5-6, 2024, in St. Louis.
The 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.

Board for National Mission - September 2024 meeting
2024-09-12 - 2024-09-13 | MO
The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday, September 12, and on Friday, September 13, 2024.
The 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.
Read more about the LCMS Board for National Mission.

2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-20 | LCMS International Center: St. Louis, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St Louis, MO, 63122, United States
The 2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Sept. 20, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s International Center in St. Louis.

Schedule
All times Central
SEPT. 18 — ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m. (dinner on your own)The first day of the conference includes training, particularly on the establishment and operation of volunteer activities.

SEPT. 19-20 — For DDRCs, LERT trainers, and all others with an interest in disaster response.

Thursday, Sept. 19 — 8 a.m. registration to catered banquet starting at 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 20 — 8 a.m. to Itinerarium starting at 11:45 a.m.The sessions, which will cover a variety of topics, will include table-top exercises, case studies and practical breakouts.

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Questions?
Registration has closed for the 2024 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference.
Contact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org with any questions.

2024 Pennsylvania March for Life
2024-09-23 | Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, PA, United States
The 2024 Pennsylvania March for Life is in Harrisburg on September 23, 2024. Sign up to come and witness to the sanctity of life. More information to come.

2024 New Jersey March for Life in Trenton
2024-09-26 | Trenton, New Jersey, NJ, United States
The New Jersey March for Life will take place in Trenton on September 26, 2024. The rally begins at 11:00am and the march at 12:00pm. More information to come.

St. Michael’s Day
2024-09-29 | MO
The Church commemorates St. Michael and All Angels each year on Sept. 29.
“Fear not.” So every angel begins his speech in the Scriptures. They are the fearsome warriors of the Most High God, commanded by Michael the Archangel, forming the “Sabbaoth,” the armies of the Lord. And yet, they are given this office as His heavenly legate: to announce the good news of great joy in Christ Jesus, incarnate, risen and ascended, all for us mortals. Christ’s warriors and messengers are set to guard duty for His Christians. Their unseen eyes draw us to follow their gaze, “for they always behold the face of the Father, who is in heaven” (Matt. 18:10).
How is Michael a “Saint”?
The word “saint” simply means “holy one.” We often use this word to describe those Christians who have departed this life in the faith. The New Testament most often uses it to address Christians in the Church on earth (Rom. 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:2, Eph. 1:1, etc.). Michael and the angels of God are not humans “sanctified in Christ Jesus” (1 Cor. 1:2), but they are “holy angels” — holy just as God created them and as the Scriptures describe them (Mark 8:38, Acts 10:22, Rev. 14:10).

Liturgical color for St. Michael’s Day
White is the color of purity and completeness and the color for all major feasts of Christ. 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.

One-Year Series and Three-Year Series
Scripture readings

Daniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3

Rev.12:7–12

Matt. 18:1–11 or Luke 10:17–20

Lectionary summary
Our Father in Heaven Protects His Children by Giving His Holy Angels Charge Over Them
We live in “a time of trouble” (Dan. 12:1), in the midst of great tribulation. Satan and his wicked angels have been thrown out of heaven and have come down to earth “in great wrath,” with woeful “temptations to sin” and with constant accusations (Rev. 12:8–12; Matt. 18:7). Even so, we are encouraged by the presence and protection of St. Michael and the holy angels, whom God sends to help us in the strife (Dan. 10:11–13). By “the authority of his Christ,” His holy angels guard and keep us in body and soul. These heavenly servants of God preserve His human messengers on earth, the ministers of “the blood of the Lamb,” against all the power of the enemy, for by “the word of their testimony,” the Church is saved and the devil is defeated (Rev. 12:10–11; Luke 10:18–19). By their preaching and Baptism of repentance, the old Adam and the old evil foe are “drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matt. 18:6). As God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, so are His people delivered and raised from the dust of the earth through the forgiveness of their sins (Dan. 12:1–3).
Prayers

St. Michael and All Angels

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2024 Ohio March for Life in Columbus
2024-10-04 | Columbus, Ohio, OH, United States
The Ohio March for Life will take place in Columbus on October 4, 2024.
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2024 North Dakota March for Life in Bismarck
2024-10-11 | Bismarck, North Dakota, OH, United States
The North Dakota March for Life takes place in Bismarck on October 11, 2024.
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Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor
2024-10-13 | MO
October historically has been the Synod’s designated month for showing 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.
In 2024–2025, we have planned a year’s worth of observances to highlight the many different kinds of workers who serve the church and to give thanks for all of them and the indispensable and sacrificial work that they do:

Oct. 13 — Pastor Appreciation

Oct. 25 — Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation

April 28 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation

May 5–9 — Teacher Appreciation

June 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation

On Oct. 13, we will 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.
The LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors.
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LCMS Worker Wellness

lcms.org/worker-wellness
workerwellness@lcms.org

Set Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative

lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

setapart2serve@lcms.org

Church Worker Appreciation - Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, Director of Church Ministries
2024-10-25 | MO
October historically has been the Synod’s designated month for showing 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.
In 2024–2025, we have planned a year’s worth of observances to highlight the many different kinds of workers who serve the church and to give thanks for all of them and the indispensable and sacrificial work that they do:

Oct. 13 — Pastor Appreciation

Oct. 25 — Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation

April 28 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation

May 5–9 — Teacher Appreciation

June 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation

On Oct. 25, we will continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for four commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry: deaconess, director of family life, director of Christian outreach and director of church ministries.
The LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for your church workers.
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LCMS Worker Wellness

lcms.org/worker-wellness
workerwellness@lcms.org

Set Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative

lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve

setapart2serve@lcms.org
