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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
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SUMMARY:LCMS Southeastern District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Southeastern District Convention is scheduled for Thursday\, May 8\, and Friday\, May 9\, in Richmond\, Va.\, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Richmond-Midlothian. \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 Southeastern District Office \n\nProfile — Southeastern District\n\n\nWeb — se.lcms.org\n\n\nEmail — sed@se.lcms.org\n\n\nPhone — 703-971-9371
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/southeastern-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel: Richmond-Midlothian\, Va.\, 1021 Koger Center Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, 23235\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission - May 2025 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, May 8\, and on Friday\, May 9\, 2025. \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-may-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:WY
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/Toronto:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
CREATED:20250224T162431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T174747Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Toronto March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The Toronto March for Life is May 10. The day will begin with Divine Service at 9:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church (1424 Davenport Road\, Toronto). \nThe LCMS English District President\, Rev. Jeffrey Miskus\, will lead worship.  The march is at Queen’s Park (marchers can carpool from the church) from 11:30am to 1:30pm followed by lunch and workshops from 1:30pm to 4:00pm (location site details will be provided the day of the march at the Divine Service). \nAn accompanist to play for the service is needed. Contact Glenn Kahle with questions at Kahle123@rogers.com or at +1-519-616-3536. We hope that you can join other Lutherans and witness to the sanctity of life. \nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-toronto-march-for-life/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church: Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\, 1424 Davenport Road\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M6H2H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:43.6728513;-79.4426301
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
CREATED:20240627T213942Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention is scheduled for Thursday\, May 15\, to Saturday\, May 17\, in Sacramento\, Calif.\, at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West Hotel. \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 California-Nevada-Hawaii District Office \n\nProfile — California-Nevada-Hawaii District\n\n\nWeb — cnh-lcms.org\n\n\nEmail — prescnh@cnh-lcms.org\n\n\nPhone — 925-245-4000
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/california-nevada-hawaii-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Sacramento Arden West Hotel: Sacramento\, Calif.\, 2200 Harvard Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
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SUMMARY:2025 Oregon March for Life in Salem
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon March for Life is Saturday\, May 17th in Salem. Come and march at the Oregon State Capitol (900 Court Street NE) 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. \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-oregon-march-for-life-in-salem/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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GEO:44.9385927;-123.0309337
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day - 2025
DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025\, and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod may commemorate the holiday during weekend worship services. \nThe LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans\, service personnel\, chaplains and families who have faithfully answered the call to serve. \nLCMS congregations may plan their commemorations with the help of free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction letter\n\n\nSermon by Rev. Chaplain (Captain) Kyle D. Mietzner\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Color)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Black-and-White)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail\n\n\nOther 2025 celebrations\n\nMemorial Day is Monday\, May 26\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, May 25.\n\n\nIndependence Day is Friday\, July 4\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, July 6.\n\n\nVeterans Day is Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, Nov. 9.\n\n\nAny Saturday and/or Sunday of your choice.\n\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/armed-forces-day-2025/
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CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
CREATED:20231020T193634Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - May 2025 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May. 23-24\, 2025\, 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-may-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:WY
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Board of Directors":MAILTO:bod@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
CREATED:20250219T010238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T203514Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2025
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference is scheduled for Wednesday\, May 28\, through Friday\, May 30\, 2025\, at Concordia University Irvine (CUI) in Irvine\, Calif. \nUnder the theme “Baptized: Identity and Vocation in Campus Life\,” the conference will feature plenary presentations by the Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer\, Rev. Dr. David Loy\, and Rev. Dr. Oesch. \nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\nThe conference begins at 9 a.m. Pacific time on Wednesday\, May 28\, and ends with lunch at 12:15 p.m. on Friday\, May 30. Read the schedule to see session times\, topics and speakers. \nThere is no fee to attend. Lunch and dinner on May 28 and 29 as well as lunch on May 30 are included at no charge. The conference capacity is 70 participants. \nAttendees may also reserve a complimentary room for the nights of May 28 and 29 on a first-come\, first-served basis. On-campus dormitory rooms are single occupancy with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. If a spouse is staying in the room\, there will be a cost of $70 per night on May 28 and 29. Additional nights cost $70. \nIf you are flying\, the closest airport to the conference site is John Wayne Airport (SNA)\, which is about 4 miles away from CUI. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ontario International Airport (ONT) are both more than an hour away from the university. If you have travel questions\, please email lcmsu@lcms.org. \nView conference schedule \nRegister now \n\nEquipping Conference\nInternational Student Ministry\, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization\, will host its annual Equipping Conference at Concordia University Irvine immediately after the LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference. \nWhile this is a separate event\, if you are planning to attend both\, please be sure to register for housing for Friday\, May 30. \nMore information is available on isminc.org.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Concordia University Irvine — Irvine\, Calif.\, 1530 Concordia West\, Irvine\, CA\, 92612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
CREATED:20240627T221624Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Rocky Mountain District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 Rocky Mountain District Convention is scheduled for Thursday\, May 29\, and Friday\, May 30\, at the Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows in Lone Tree\, Colo. \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 Rocky Mountain District Office \n\nProfile — Rocky Mountain District\n\n\nWeb — rm.lcms.org\n\n\nEmail — info@rm.lcms.org\n\n\nPhone — 303-695-8001
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/rocky-mountain-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows: Lone Tree\, Colo.\, 10345 Park Meadows Drive\, Lone Tree\, CO\, 80124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Rocky Mountain District":MAILTO:info@rm.lcms.org
GEO:39.5413904;-104.8701353
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTSTAMP:20260417T181947
CREATED:20240627T223447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T212145Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS North Wisconsin District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 North Wisconsin District Convention is scheduled for Sunday\, June 1\, and Monday\, June 2\, in Rothschild\, Wis.\, at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo 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 North Wisconsin District Office \n\nProfile — North Wisconsin District\n\n\nWeb — nwdlcms.org\n\n\nPhone — 715-845-8241
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/north-wisconsin-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center: Rothschild\, Wis.\, 10101 Market Street\, Rothschild\, WI\, 54474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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