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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930
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SUMMARY:St. Michael’s Day
DESCRIPTION:The Church commemorates St. Michael and All Angels each year on Sept. 29. \n“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). \nHow is Michael a “Saint”?\nThe 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). \n\nLiturgical color for St. Michael’s Day\nWhite 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. \n\nOne-Year Series and Three-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nDaniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3\n\n\nRev.12:7–12\n\n\nMatt. 18:1–11 or Luke 10:17–20\n\nLectionary summary\nOur Father in Heaven Protects His Children by Giving His Holy Angels Charge Over Them\nWe 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). \nPrayers\n\nSt. Michael and All Angels\n\n\nAttend a service\nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\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/st-michaels-day/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation Month
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show 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. \n\nOct. 12 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for church workers. \nView resources \n\n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-month-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Special Occasions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20250428T201220Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Ohio March for Life in Columbus
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Ohio March for Life will take place in Columbus on October 3. The rally begins at 11:00am and the march at 12:00pm. \nRegister Now \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-ohio-march-for-life-in-columbus/
LOCATION:Columbus\, Ohio\, OH\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20250416T163653Z
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SUMMARY:2025 North Dakota March for Life in Bismarck
DESCRIPTION:The North Dakota March for Life in Bismarck is Friday\, October 10\, 2025. Join other Lutherans and stand up for the sanctity of life. More information is to come. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-north-dakota-march-for-life-in-bismarck/
LOCATION:Bismarck\, North Dakota\, OH\, 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20250916T201521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T202859Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show 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. \n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 12\, we 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. \nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-pastor-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Featured 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:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20250912T151824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T151824Z
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SUMMARY:Teacher Colloquy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Do you know an educator who might be interested in teacher colloquy? \nA free Teacher Colloquy Webinar will be held on Wednesday\, Oct. 15\, at 7 p.m. (CDT) to go over the process\, requirements and benefits of becoming rostered as an LCMS Minister of Religion—Commissioned. Teacher colloquy is a great way for educators who attended a non-LCMS college or university to gain robust theological grounding and roster status. \nThe webinar\, brought to you by Set Apart to Serve\, will be hosted by the Rev. Dr. Paul Philp\, executive director of Concordia University Education Network (CUEnet)\, and Wendi Murphy\, CUEnet office operations manager and registrar. \nThe webinar will cover many topics\, such as common questions and myths about colloquy; real colloquy stories; a walk-through of the requirements\, coursework\, timing and financial aid; and the next steps for those who are ready to begin the process. \nInterested teachers can register for the live Zoom webinar at thelc.ms/teacher-colloquy-webinar. Schools might consider scheduling a watch party for staff to attend together. The webinar will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/teacher-colloquy-webinar/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Set Apart to Serve":MAILTO:setapart2serve@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20251002T164433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200733Z
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SUMMARY:FORO: Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative model designed to support missionaries through partnership and shared resources\, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in global missions. \nContact \n\njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-uruguay/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20251002T164847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200806Z
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SUMMARY:FORO: Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:The FORO concept is simple and its impact is powerful. The word itself is Spanish for “forum.” LCMS International Mission uses FOROs to facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus our resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. Missionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. They need relationships. They need support networks. They need people like you to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide that relationship. \nTwice a year\, missionaries gather with partners — people from churches\, organizations schools. They sit down together\, and they talk. They talk about making disciples\, planting Lutheran churches and about mission work. They talk about what’s happening on the ground. About the needs of the people they serve. About what’s working — and what’s not. The missionaries speak\, and the partners listen. Then\, everyone has a chance to respond. \nContact \n\ncard@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20250916T200241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T202937Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation - Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, Director of Church Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show 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. \n\nOct. 12 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 25\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation 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. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-deaconess-director-of-family-life-ministry-director-of-christian-outreach-director-of-church-ministries-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Featured 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:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20240322T211043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T213516Z
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SUMMARY:Reformation Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \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\nAbout the Protestant Reformation\nMore than 500 years ago\, the Protestant Reformation brought the church’s focus back to God’s free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. \nOn 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. \nAs 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. \nThe 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. \nView Reformation resources \n\nLiturgical color for Reformation Day\nThe altar will be adorned with the festive color of red. \n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nPsalm 46\n\n\nRevelation 14:6–7\n\n\nRomans 3:19–28\n\n\nJohn 8:31–36 or Matthew 11:12–19\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace\n“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). \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/reformation-day/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year,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:20251101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
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SUMMARY:All Saints' Day
DESCRIPTION:All Saints’ Day\, which is on Nov. 1 of each year\, will be commemorated in 2025 during Divine Services on Sunday\, Nov. 2. \nTo 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. \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 All Saints’ Day\nWhite\, 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. \n\nThree-Year Series C and One-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nPsalm 149\n\n\nRevelation 7:(2–8) 9–17\n\n\n1 John 3:1–3\n\n\nMatthew 5:1–12\n\nLectionary summary\nSaints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ\n“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). \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/all-saints-day-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251107
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20250915T210434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T210434Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Michigan March for Life
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Lansing\, Michigan on Thursday\, November 6 for the Michigan March for Life. The day begins at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing at 10:00am with a pre-rally concert\, the rally follows at 11:00am and the march begins at 12:00pm. After the march\, there will be a post-march reception at Hope Lutheran Church in DeWitt. Come and join fellow Lutherans and witness to the sanctity of life. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-michigan-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Michigan State Capitol\, 100 N. Capitol Ave\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20230922T183135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T183456Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Nov. 6-7\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 6-7\, 2025\, in St. Louis. \nThe Board for International Mission is charged with developing and determining policies in support of mission and ministry in foreign countries for the Office of International Mission.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/board-for-international-mission-meeting-nov-6-7-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Board for International Mission,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20240926T200339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T200339Z
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SUMMARY:Council of Presidents - November 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Council of Presidents is scheduled to meet on November 10-13\, 2025. \nThe President\, vice-presidents\, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents\, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share\, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/council-of-presidents-november-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20251106T223834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T155726Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Jamaica (Omaha\, Neb.)
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Jamaica on Nov. 13-14\, 2025\, in Omaha\, Neb. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Ted Krey\nLCMS International Mission\nRegional Director\, Latin America & the Caribbean \nted.krey@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-jamaica-omaha-nebraska-november-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20251106T204151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T155735Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Chile
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Chile on Nov. 13-14\, 2025. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-chile-november-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20231023T193056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T202808Z
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission - November 2025 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, November 13\, and on Friday\, November 14\, 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-november-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20231020T194048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195039Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - November 2025 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Nov. 20-21\, 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-november-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
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:20251130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20240610T194214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T202854Z
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SUMMARY:First Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The First Sunday in Advent\, which marks the beginning of the new church year\, will be commemorated on Sunday\, Nov. 30\, 2025. \nThe season of Advent focuses on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ\, and this first Sunday establishes this theme for the rest of the season. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical colors for the First Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series A Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 2:1–5\n\n\nRomans 13:(8–10) 11–14\n\n\nMatthew 21:1–11 or Matthew 24:36–44\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Comes in Meekness and Humility to Save Us Now\nThe Lord Jesus enters Jerusalem “humble\, and mounted on a donkey\,” riding on “a beast of burden” (Matt. 21:5)\, as He Himself bears the sins of the world in His body. Now He comes by the ministry of the Gospel to save us from sin\, death\, the devil and hell. Therefore\, we sing\, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matt. 21:9). For we are called “to the mountain of the LORD\, to the house of the God of Jacob\,” His Holy Church\, “that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths” (Is. 2:3). By His Word\, we “walk in the light of the LORD” (Is. 2:5). That is to live in love\, which “does no wrong to a neighbor” (Rom. 13:10). We “cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light\,” for “salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed” (Rom. 13:11\, 12). Hence\, the entire Christian life is a time to wake and watch\, “for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming” (Matt. 24:42). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nJer. 23:5–8\n\n\nRom. 13:(8–10) 11–14\n\n\nMatt. 21:1–9\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us\nThe new Church Year begins by focusing on the humble coming of our Lord. “Behold\, your king is coming to you\, humble\, and mounted on a donkey” (Matt. 21:5). Even as He was born in a lowly manger\, so Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a beast of burden. For He bears the sin of the world. He is the Son of David riding to His enthronement on the cross\, where He shows Himself to be “The LORD is our Righteousness” (Jer. 23:5–6). Our Lord still comes in great humility to deliver His righteousness to us in the Word and Sacraments. Before receiving Christ’s body and blood\, we also sing\, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (Matt. 21:9) And as we receive the Sacrament\, we set our hearts on His return in glory\, for “our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed” (Rom. 13:11). \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/first-sunday-in-advent-series-a-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
CREATED:20240610T201538Z
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Second Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 7\, 2025. \nAdvent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical colors for the Second Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series A Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 11:1–10\n\n\nRomans 15:4–13\n\n\nMatthew 3:1–12\n\nLectionary summary\nBy the Preaching of Repentance\, We Are Prepared for the Coming of the Lord \n“John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea\, ‘Repent’” (Matt. 3:1–2). His preaching of repentance for the forgiveness of sins prepared people for the coming of Christ into the world. St. John’s work was historically complete with the incarnate advent of Jesus\, but his vital ministry continues in preaching Law and Gospel. The Son of God has come in the flesh\, “a shoot from the stump of Jesse\, and a branch from his roots” (Is. 11:1)\, and continues to bear the fruits of righteousness. His good tree of the cross is “a signal for the peoples” (Is. 11:10)\, by which He calls the nations to repentance. “With the rod of his mouth\, and with the breath of his lips” (Is. 11:4)\, He slays the wicked and brings the dead to life\, making sons of Abraham out of lifeless stones. So also the “root of Jesse” comes to us\, “even he who arises to rule the Gentiles” (Rom. 15:12)\, that “we might have hope” and be filled “with all joy and peace in believing” (Rom. 15:4\, 13).  \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nMal. 4:1–6\n\n\nRom. 15:4–13\n\n\nLuke 21:25–36\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Preaching of Repentance Prepares Us for the Coming of the Lord \nThe preaching and Baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord\, Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptist was completed with the first advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh\, but the ministry of the forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers\, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed and our mountains of pride are brought low\, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us\, so also does He perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit\, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people\, precious in His sight and abounding in faith and love\, so that we offer our very lives in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4).  \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/second-sunday-in-advent-series-a-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T205935Z
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Third Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 14\, 2025. \nAdvent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical colors for the Third Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series A Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 35:1–10\n\n\n\nJames 5:7–11\n\n\n\nMatthew 11:2–15\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ Brings True Rejoicing\, Even Under the Cross\nSometimes life requires the astonishing patience of Job. Like him\, we are to rejoice in the midst of affliction\, be grounded in repentance under the cross of Christ\, and hope relentlessly in His resurrection\, that we might see “the purpose of the Lord\, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful” (James 5:11). In the promise of the Gospel\, therefore\, “be patient” and “establish your hearts\, for the coming of the Lord is at hand” (James 5:7\, 8). Like St. John the Baptist\, whatever your own kind of prison or suffering may be\, call upon Jesus and receive the strength of His Word from those He sends to you. For as “the blind receive their sight and the lame walk\, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear\, and the dead are raised up\,” so is the Good News of Jesus preached to you also (Matt. 11:5). He comes and restores the fortunes of Zion\, His Holy Church\, so that “sorrow and sighing shall flee away” (Is. 35:10). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 40:1–8 (9–11)\n\n\n1 Cor. 4:1–5\n\n\nMatt. 11:2–10 (11)\n\nLectionary summary\nJohn the Baptizer Prepares the Way for the Lord\nThe voice of the Baptizer cried out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord …” (Isaiah 40:1). John called the people to be made ready for the Messiah’s coming through repentance\, for “all flesh is grass” (Isaiah 40:6). Now He asks from prison\, “Are you the one who is to come …?” (Matt. 11:2). Jesus’ works bear witness that He is. The sick are made well; the dead are raised\, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them. Their iniquity is pardoned; they have received from the Lord’s hand double forgiveness for all their sins. The “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor. 4:1) still deliver Christ’s overflowing forgiveness to the poor in spirit\, comforting God’s people with the word of the Gospel which stands forever. This Gospel produces rejoicing among all those who believe. \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/third-sunday-in-advent-series-a-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 21\, 2025. \nOn the final Sunday in Advent\, we turn our attention toward the nativity of our Lord. With Mary\, we await the coming of the Christ\, her Son\, conceived in her womb by the Spirit of God. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind church near me \n\nLiturgical colors for the Fourth Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series A Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 7:10–17\n\n\nRomans 1:1–7\n\n\nMatthew 1:18–25\n\nLectionary summary\nGod’s Word Is Fulfilled for Us in the Flesh and Blood of Christ Jesus\, the Son of Mary\nThe Fourth Sunday in Advent turns our attention toward the Nativity of Our Lord. With the blessed Virgin Mary\, we await the coming of the Christ\, her Son\, conceived in her womb by the Word and Spirit of God. This fulfillment of the sign once given to the house of David\, that “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son” (Is. 7:14)\, is now given to us in the Gospel. It declares that salvation is by His grace alone\, entirely His work and a free gift. It also is the way and means by which the Lord our God is Immanuel\, “God with us.” The almighty and eternal Son of God is conceived and born of Mary\, and is thus “descended from David according to the flesh” (Rom. 1:3–4). He comes in this way to save us with His own flesh and blood; wherefore\, He is called “Jesus\, for he will save his people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). As Joseph received this sign in faith and immediately “did as the angel of the Lord commanded him” (Matt. 1:24)\, we also live by faith in this Holy Gospel.  \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nDeut. 18:15–19\n\n\nPhil. 4:4–7\n\n\nJohn 1:19–28 or Luke 1:39–56\n\nLectionary summary\nJohn the Baptizer Points Everyone to the Messiah\nThe coming of God in all His unveiled power at Mount Sinai was terrifying to the people of Israel. The thundering voice of the Lord puts sinners in fear of death (Deut. 18:15–19). God\, therefore\, raised up a prophet like Moses — the Messiah\, the Christ. God came to His people veiled in human flesh. The skies poured down the Righteous One from heaven; the earth opened her womb and brought forth Salvation (Introit) through the blessed Virgin Mary\, the mother of the Lord (Luke 1:39–56). The fruit of her womb is the very Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world\, the One whose sandal strap John was not worthy to loose (John 1:19–28). In Jesus we are delivered from fear and anxiety. In Him alone we have the peace of God which surpasses all understanding (Phil. 4:4–7). \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/fourth-sunday-in-advent-series-a-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTSTAMP:20260403T171431
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve\, which commemorates the Nativity of our Lord\, is on Wednesday\, Dec. 24\, 2025. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Christmas Eve\nWhite\, which adorns the altar on this evening\, is the color of purity and completeness. 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 the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6)\, and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some churches also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series Lectionaries\nScripture readings for Christmas Eve\n\nIsaiah 7:10-14\nPsalm 110:1-4\n1 John 4:7-16\nMatt. 1:18-25\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Word of the Lord Is Fulfilled in the Flesh of Jesus\nThough Ahaz would not ask\, the Lord gives a sign to the House of David — “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son\, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Is. 7:14). With this promise\, He signifies that salvation is by His grace alone. It is no work or achievement of man\, but the Lord’s own work and His free gift. The promise is fulfilled as the Son of God is conceived and born of the Virgin Mary\, and the sign is received in faith by the House of David in the person of Joseph (Matt. 1:20–24). “Incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary” (Nicene Creed)\, God is with us (Immanuel) in the flesh of Jesus\, Mary’s Son. Joseph believes that Word of God and so demonstrates a marvelous example in his immediate and quiet obedience\, taking Mary to be his wife and caring for her in faith and love. He loves her because the love of God is manifest in this\, that “the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world\,” to be “the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10–14). \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/christmas-eve-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day will be celebrated on Thursday\, Dec. 25\, 2025. The Festival of the Nativity of our Lord is the traditional way of saying Christmas Day\, on which Christians celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus. \nTo attend a worship service\, visit locator.lcms.org/church to find a local Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregation. Enter your zip code and click “Search” to see a list of area churches\, service times\, and contact information. \nIf you are homebound\, traveling\, or otherwise unable to attend a service in person\, KFUO Radio airs worship services throughout the church year. Visit KFUO.org to view the schedule and listen to services. \nFind a church near me \n\nLiturgical color for Christmas Day\nWhite\, the color of purity and completeness\, adorns the altar to commemorate the Nativity 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 the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6)\, and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some churches also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings for Christmas Day\n\nIsaiah 52:7-10\nPsalm 2\nHebrews 1:1-6 (7-12)\nJohn 1:1–14 (15-18)\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells Among Us in the Flesh\nThe Lord sends out His ministers of the Gospel to make disciples “of all the nations\,” so that “all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” For the Lord has “bared his holy arm” in the incarnate Christ (Is. 52:7\, 10). The child in the manger\, born of the Virgin Mary\, is the very Word of God\, the only begotten Son of the Father\, “whom he appointed the heir of all things\, through whom also he created the world” (Heb. 1:2). As “all things were made through him” (John 1:3)\, so are all things redeemed and made new in Him. In His body of flesh and blood\, we behold “the radiance of the glory of God” (Heb. 1:3)\, “glory as of the only Son from the Father\, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). He dwells among us in peace\, that we might have life and light and salvation in Him. For by His Word of the Gospel\, we are born again as the children of God\, bearing His name and sharing His eternal life. \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings for Christmas Day\n\nExodus 40:17-21; 34-38\nPsalm 2\nTitus 3:4-7\nJohn 1:1-14 (15-18)\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells among Us in the Flesh\nIn the beginning God created all things through His Word\, His Son. But man fell into sin\, and with man all creation was cursed. Therefore\, God spoke His Word again\, this time into the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary. The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle of our human nature (Ex. 40:17-21\, 34-38). “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1-14). The Son of God took on our flesh and blood and died on the cross in order that we might receive the right to become the children of God through faith. Baptized into Christ’s body\, we are made partakers of a new Genesis\, “the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:4–7). In Christ\, the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man has truly appeared. \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/christmas-day-2025/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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