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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday\, which will be commemorated on March 5\, 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 a 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 C\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\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 a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/ash-wednesday-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:LCMS Northern Illinois District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Northern Illinois District Convention is scheduled for Friday\, March 7\, and Saturday\, March 8\, at Concordia University Chicago in River Forest\, Ill. \nDistrict conventions\, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts\, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention. \nThe schedule includes time for conducting business\, electing officers\, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship\, nurture\, inspiration\, and fellowship. \nPastors\, teachers\, other commissioned ministers\, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend. \nGeneral sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer\, and guests are also invited to the worship services. \nLCMS Northern Illinois District Office \n\nProfile — Northern Illinois District\n\n\nWeb — nidlcms.org\n\n\nEmail — office@nidlcms.org\n\n\nPhone — 708-449-3020
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/northern-illinois-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Concordia University Chicago: River Forest\, Ill.\, 7400 Augusta Street\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host a YouthLead Training event Saturday afternoon\, March 8\, to noon Tuesday\, March 11\, 2025\, at the Pallotine Renewal Center in the St. Louis suburb of Florissant. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nIt is preferred that teens attend with an adult leader from their congregation\, although arrangements can be made for teens to come unaccompanied. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration is $375 per attendee\, which covers food and housing during the training\, transportation to and from the airport if needed\, supplies and a T-shirt. Attendees are responsible for their 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 event?\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. Second\, we focus on their unique identity and vocations as well as practical leadership skills that will benefit them in all aspects of servant leadership. \nThis annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives fellow teens the tools they need to mature in their faith\, become leaders in their congregations\, and reach out to their peers with the love of Christ. \nThis year’s curriculum will focus on caring for those struggling or in crisis. Our leadership training will develop an attendee’s skill set\, including how to communicate as a church leader. \nIf you have questions about the event\, email LCMS Youth Ministry at youth.ministry@lcms.org. \nDownload flyer \nRegister \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\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-2025/
LOCATION:Pallottine Renewal Center: St. Louis\, 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road\, Florissant\, MO\, 63034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
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SUMMARY:Mercy: Love Throughout Life conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Mercy: Love Throughout Life conference\, hosted by the LCMS Office of National Mission\, will take place March 14–15\, 2025. \nConference sessions\, all of which will be livestreamed\, will take place in three different locations. Participants may attend in-person at one of these locations\, or they may watch online. \nThe three in-person locations will focus on the following subject areas:\n\nConcordia University\, Irvine\, Calif.\, will host sessions on marriage\, life and the family at its Concordia – Spectrum Campus.\n\n\nGrace Lutheran Church in St. Petersburg\, Fla.\, will host sessions on spiritual care.\n\n\nThe LCMS International Center in St. Louis\, Mo.\, will host sessions on advocating\, teaching and caring for human life.\n\nFeatured presenters will include:\n\nRev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison\, LCMS president\n\n\nDeaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, LCMS Office of National Mission managing director\n\n\nRev. Michael Salemink\, executive director of Lutherans For Life\n\n\nRev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa\, senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, Irvine\, Calif.\n\n\nRev. Dr. Brian Heller\, manager of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry\n\nSeveral sessions\, conducted in Spanish\, will be available to watch online. \nRegistration\nIn-person early bird registration\, which includes meals and snacks\, is $49 per person through Feb. 14. After that\, registration will be $74 per person. In-person registration closes on March 7. \nOnline registration (which can be used by an individual\, couple\, family or group) is $29 and will be open until the first day of the conference. \nBoth in-person and online attendees will have access to recorded sessions for 60 days after the conference. \nAll students at the Concordia universities and seminaries have free admission to this conference. To register\, they will need a valid Concordia email address for verification. For more information\, email SpecializedCare@lcms.org. \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/mercy-love-throughout-life-conference-2025/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS National Mission":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
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SUMMARY:Arizona March for Life in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Arizona March for Life is Saturday\, March 15. The rally begins at 11:00am at the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza and the march at 12:00pm.  Join us as we witness to the sanctity of life. For more information\, contact Dr. Roni Grad at roni.grad@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
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SUMMARY:2025 Connecticut March for Life in Hartford
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Connecticut March for Life is Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025. There will be a Worship Service prior to the march (more information to come). The rally begins at the Capitol at 12:00pm and the march begins at 1:00pm. Come and witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
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SUMMARY:LCMS Southern District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Southern District Convention is scheduled for Monday\, March 24\, and Tuesday\, March 25\, in Slidell\, La.\, at The Harbor Center. \nDistrict conventions\, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts\, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention. \nThe schedule includes time for conducting business\, electing officers\, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship\, nurture\, inspiration\, and fellowship. \nPastors\, teachers\, other commissioned ministers\, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend. \nGeneral sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer\, and guests are also invited to the worship services. \nLCMS Southern District Office \n\nProfile — Southern District\n\n\nWeb — southernlcms.org\n\n\nEmail — info@southernlcms.org\n\n\nPhone — 504-282-2632
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/southern-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:The Harbor Center: Slidell\, La.\, 100 Harbor Center Blvd.\, Slidell\, LA\, 70461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
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SUMMARY:2025 Illinois March for Life in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Illinois Pro-Life March for Life is Tuesday\, March 25 in Springfield. The day begins with Matins Service at 11:00am and a light lunch at 12:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church (220 S. Second Street). The rally begins at 1:00pm and the march at 2:00pm. We look forward to seeing you as we witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-illinois-march-for-life-in-springfield/
LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church: Springfield\, IL\, 220 S. Second Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
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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/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250401
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SUMMARY:2025 California March for Life in Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 California March for Life in Sacramento is Monday\, March 31\, 2025. The rally begins at 12:00pm and the march at 1:00pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-california-march-for-life-in-sacramento/
LOCATION:Sacremento\, CA\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260417T165610
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SUMMARY:2025 Virginia March for Life in Richmond
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia March for Life is Wednesday\, April 2\, 2025 in Richmond. More information will be shared when we have additional details. Join us and witness to the sanctity of life. \nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-virginia-march-for-life-in-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond\, Virginia\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:40.4172871;-82.907123
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