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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
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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/
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;VALUE=DATE:20251121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
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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/
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
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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/
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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
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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/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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