LCMS Calendar

2024 Lutherland — Germany — Wittenberg — The Old Latin School Tour
2024-08-23 - 2024-09-05 | FL
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 | FL
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 | FL
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 | FL
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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To 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.
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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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 | FL
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

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Set Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative

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setapart2serve@lcms.org

Church Worker Appreciation - Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, Director of Church Ministries
2024-10-25 | FL
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

Reformation Day
2024-10-31 | FL
Reformation Day is commemorated on Oct. 31 each year. LCMS congregations may hold special services on Oct. 31 and/or on the preceding or following Sunday.
To attend a 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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About the Protestant Reformation
More than 500 years ago, the Protestant Reformation brought the church’s focus back to God’s free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ.
On Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses — the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” — to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg, Germany. This event ignited the Protestant Reformation, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on Oct. 31.
As you and your congregation prepare to celebrate this year, you are invited to use a variety of resources that highlight the history, theology, and continued effects of the Reformation today.
The Reformation was, first and foremost, all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was then, and it still is now. The task of reformation never ends. Every person, in every generation, needs to hear the Good News of their Savior from sin and eternal death.
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Liturgical color for Reformation Day
The altar will be adorned with the festive color of red.

Three-Year Series and One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Psalm 46

Revelation 14:6–7

Romans 3:19–28

John 8:31–36 or Matthew 11:12–19

Lectionary summary
The Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace
“Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God, Christ Jesus, the incarnate Son, has justified us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matt. 11:18–19), and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Rev. 14:6), “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Rom. 3:21), “that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Rom. 3:26). And by the hearing of that Gospel of Christ Jesus, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith” (Rom. 3:25), “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32).

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All Saints' Day
2024-11-01 | FL
All Saints’ Day, which is on Nov. 1 of each year, will be commemorated in 2024 during Divine Services on Sunday, Nov. 3.
To attend an All Saints’ Day 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 color for All Saints’ Day
White, which is the color of purity and completeness, will adorn the altar on All Saints’ Day. 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 and One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Psalm 149

Revelation 7:(2–8) 9–17

1 John 3:1–3

Matthew 5:1–12

Lectionary summary
Saints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ
“A great multitude … from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages,” cry out, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9–17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time, with unified voices, eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children, we, too, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1–3). Joined with the throng of angels and myriad saints, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9–17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner, faith and doubt, sacred and profane, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears, comfort our spirits and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit through faith in Christ propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure and the persecuted are all blessed, and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1–12).

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LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Nov. 7-8, 2024
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | FL
The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 7-8, 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.
