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SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:The Epiphany of our Lord will be commemorated on Monday\, Jan. 5\, 2026. \nAfter focusing on the Incarnation of our Lord — God becoming flesh — during the 12 days of Christmas\, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. \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 Epiphany\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 A and One-Year Series\nScripture readings for Epiphany\n\nIsaiah 60:1–6\n\n\nEphesians 3:1–12 (or Col. 1:23–27 for One-Year Series)\n\n\nMatthew 2:1–12\n\nPsalms\n\nSeries A — Psalm 72:1–11 (12–15)\n\n\nOne-Year Series — Psalm 24\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord God Is Manifested in the Incarnate Son\nThe Feast of the Epiphany centers in the visit of the Magi from the East. In that respect\, it is a “13th day” of Christmas\, and yet it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical season. Where Christmas has focused on the incarnation of our Lord\, that is\, on God becoming flesh\, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. For the Lord Himself has entered our darkness and rises upon us with the brightness of His true light (Is. 60:1–2). He does so chiefly by His Word of the Gospel\, which He causes to be preached within His Church on earth\, not only to the Jews but also to the Gentiles (Eph. 3:8–10). As the Magi were guided by the promises of Holy Scripture to find and worship the Christ Child with His mother in the house (Matt. 2:5–11)\, so does He call disciples from all nations by the preaching of His Word to find and worship Him within His Church (Is. 60:3–6). \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/epiphany-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
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SUMMARY:2026 New Hampshire March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The New Hampshire March for Life is January 10\, 2026. Participants will gather at the New Hampshire State House in Concord for the rally that beings at 12:00pm. The march will follow at 12:30pm. \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-new-hampshire-march-for-life/
LOCATION:New Hampshire State House\, 107 N Main Street\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:2026 Tucson Life March
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson life march is Saturday\, January 17\, 2026. Join other Lutherans at 9:30am for devotions on the sidewalk in front of the Tucson Community Center (across from St. Augustine Cathedral on S. Church Avenue). At 10:00am we will join the march at the cathedral and travel to Holy Hope Cemetery. Contact Dr. Roni Grad at roni.grad@gmail.com if you have questions. \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-tucson-life-march/
LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center\, 260 South Church Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:2026 Life March in San Juan\, Puerto Rico
DESCRIPTION:There will be a life march in San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, on January 19\, 2026 at 10:00am. Join fellow Lutherans to sing hymns and witness to the sanctity of life. For more information\, contact Ashley Lehr at Ashley.Lehr@lcms.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-life-march-in-san-juan-puerto-rico/
LOCATION:San Juan\, Puerto Rico\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251211T222001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142031Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Life March in St. Paul\, Minn.
DESCRIPTION:There is a life march at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul\, January 22\, at 12:00pm and with a program following on the Capitol steps. Before the event\, Lutherans will gather for a Divine Service at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at 10:00am. For more information call the church at 651-776-4737. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-life-march-in-st-paul-minn-january-22/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, St. Paul\, MN\, 40601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:2026 National March for Life in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 National March for Life is in Washington\, D.C. on Friday\, January 23\, 2026. Plan now to join other Lutherans to march and stand boldly together in the public square and confess our beliefs about the sanctity of life. More information is to come. \nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-national-march-for-life-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, 12th and 14th Streets\, Washington D.C.\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251211T221310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T221332Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Life Magnified and Texas Rally for Life in Austin
DESCRIPTION:Join Lutherans from around Texas on Saturday\, January 24\, 2026\, for a Matins prayer service and Bible study from 9:00am to 11:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin. \nCome early for coffee and fellowship\, stay after for lunch\, and join in the Texas Rally for Life march to our state capitol at 1:00pm. \nFor more information\, contact Pastor Ross Davis at ross.davis@stpaulaustin.org. \nWebsite: https://www.stpaulaustin.org/ \nWebsite: https://www.texasrallyforlife.org/ \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-life-magnified-and-texas-rally-for-life-in-austin/
LOCATION:Texas Capitol Building\, 1100 Congress Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:2026 Walk for Life West Coast
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Walk for Life West Coast is January 24\, 2026 and begins at 11:00am at West Portal Lutheran Church (200 Sloat Blvd.\, San Francisco\, 94132) for fellowship and refreshments. Participants will then travel together to the march. \nThe event begins at 12:30pm with speakers\, and the Walk for Life begins at 1:30pm. Sign up to come and witness to the sanctity of life. \nContact Pastor Fox (PastorChipFox@gmail.com) if you have questions. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-walk-for-life-west-coast/
LOCATION:West Portal Lutheran Church\, 200 Sloat Boulevard\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20240131T182739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T211047Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration (One-Year Series)
DESCRIPTION:In The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod\, Transfiguration is observed on the last Sunday of Epiphany. In the One-Year Lectionary\, Transfiguration is on Jan. 25\, 2026\, and is followed by three Sundays of preparation and instruction from Jesus before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. \nOn this day\, the church recalls the event of Christ’s Transfiguration on the mountain\, revealing His divine nature to Peter\, James and John before He set His face toward Jerusalem\, where He would accomplish the world’s salvation by His death and resurrection for us. \nWhere Transfiguration is the last service before Septuagesima (which means about 70 days before Easter)\, many congregations say farewell to the word “Alleluia.” As Judah would not sing their songs in the land of exile (Psalm 137)\, so the church sets aside our simplest word of joy and praise — until we take it up again in triumph on Easter: “Alleluia! Christ is risen; He is risen indeed\, Alleluia!” \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 Transfiguration\nWhite\, the color of light\, purity and completeness\, adorns the altar to commemorate the Transfiguration of Our Lord. On the mountain\, Christ’s face and clothes shone white as light (Matt. 17:2). 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 Epiphany (Jan. 6) and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. It is also the color of Easter. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some congregations also use gold. \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings for Transfiguration\n\nExodus 34:29–35 or Exodus 3:1–14\n\n\nPsalm 2\n\n\n2 Peter 1:16–21\n\n\nMatt. 17:1-9\n\nLectionary summary\nJesus Is Transfigured and Manifests His Glory\nThe Lord appeared to Moses in the light of the burning bush (Ex. 3:1–14). Later Moses’ face would shine with the light of God’s glory when he came down from Mount Sinai (Ex. 34:29–35). At the Transfiguration\, Moses and Elijah appeared with the One who is the Light of Light Himself (Matt. 17:1–9). Jesus’ glory as God shines with brilliant splendor in and through His human nature. By this epiphany\, our Lord confirmed the prophetic word (2 Peter 1:16–21)\, revealing that He is the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. He manifested His majesty as the eternal Son of the Father\, and He wonderfully foreshowed our adoption as sons (Collect). We who have been baptized into Christ’s body are given a glimpse of the glory that we will share with Him in the resurrection on the Last Day. \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/feast-of-the-transfiguration-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:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Jan. 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on Jan. 28\, 2026\, via Zoom video conference call. \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-january-28-2026/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220813Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Kansas March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The Kansas March for Life will take place on Wednesday\, January 28\, 2026\, in downtown Topeka. The March for Life is scheduled to begin at noon\, followed by the Rally for Life at the Kansas State Capitol. The March for Life gathering place will be at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (214 SE 8th Ave\, Topeka\, KS 66603). \nThe link to the 2026 Kansas District Life Conference webpage\, which will take place before the March for Life. \nContact Rev. Stoever at Rev.Stoever@proton.me with any questions you have. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-kansas-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Topeka Performing Arts Center\, 214 SE Eighth Ave.\, Topeka\, KS\, 66603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission - January 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, January 29\, 2026. \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-january-2026-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260213T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251119T180547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T202041Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Feb. 13-15\, 2026\, in La Paz\, Honduras. \n\n\n\nWhat is a FORO?\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nWhen do FOROs occur?\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nWhy are FOROs needed?\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\nherb.burch@lcms.org \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20260128T210637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T210637Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Transfiguration (Three-Year Series A)
DESCRIPTION:In The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod\, Transfiguration is observed on the last Sunday of Epiphany. In the Three-Year Lectionary\, Transfiguration is on Feb. 15\, 2026\, which is three days before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. \nOn this day\, the church recalls the event of Christ’s Transfiguration on the mountain\, revealing His divine nature to Peter\, James and John before He set His face toward Jerusalem\, where He would accomplish the world’s salvation by His death and resurrection for us. \nWhere Transfiguration is the last service before Ash Wednesday\, many congregations say farewell to the word “Alleluia.” As Judah would not sing their songs in the land of exile (Psalm 137)\, so the church sets aside our simplest word of joy and praise — until we take it up again in triumph on Easter: “Alleluia! Christ is risen; He is risen indeed\, Alleluia!” \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 Transfiguration\nWhite\, the color of light\, purity and completeness\, adorns the altar to commemorate the Transfiguration of Our Lord. On the mountain\, Christ’s face and clothes shone white as light (Matt. 17:2). 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 Epiphany (Jan. 6) and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. It is also the color of Easter. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some congregations also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series A Lectionary\nScripture readings for Transfiguration\n\nExodus 24:8-18\n\n\nPsalm 2:6-12\n\n\n2 Peter 1:16-21\n\n\nMatthew 17:1-9\n\nLectionary summary\nGod Manifests His Glory in the Body of Christ Jesus\, Transfigured for Us by His Cross\nThe Transfiguration confirms “the prophetic word … to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place” (2 Peter 1:19). The divine glory of Jesus is manifested in the word of His apostles\, who were “eyewitnesses of his majesty” (2 Peter 1:16). “He was transfigured before them\, and his face shone like the sun” (Matt. 17:2). Moses and Elijah witnessed the fulfillment of the Old Testament in this Lord Jesus\, and the Father testified concerning Him: “This is my beloved Son\, with whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 17:5). By His own blood\, shed on the cross\, Jesus makes and seals the new covenant with us. Hence\, “the appearance of the glory of the LORD” is no longer “like a devouring fire” (Ex. 24:17)\, but it is graciously revealed in His own body. As “Aaron\, Nadab\, and Abihu\, and seventy of the elders of Israel” went up the mountain with Moses and “beheld God\, and ate and drank” (Ex. 24:9\, 11)\, we also behold the Lord our God in Christ Jesus\, and we abide with Him as we eat and drink His body and blood at the altar. \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/feast-of-the-transfiguration-three-year-series-a/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20260128T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T160230Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Ash Wednesday\, which will be commemorated on Feb. 18\, is the beginning of Lent and\, if Sundays are omitted\, is 40 days before Easter. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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). \n\n\n\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). \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiturgical color for Ash Wednesday and Lent\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series A\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nJoel 2:12–19\n\n\n\nPsalm 51:1-13 (14-19)\n\n\n\n2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:10\n\n\n\nMatthew 6:1–6\, 16–21\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nReturn to the Lord Your God with All Your Heart\, for He Has Reconciled You to Himself\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nJoel 2:12–19 or Jonah 3:1-10\n\n\n\nPsalm 51:1-13 (14-19)\n\n\n\n2 Peter 1:2–11\n\n\n\nMatthew 6:(1-6)16-21\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nReturn to the Lord Your God with All Your Heart\, for He Has Reconciled You to Himself\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/ash-wednesday-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:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195137Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - February 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Feb. 20-21\, 2026\, 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-february-2026-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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251119T202145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T203252Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Venezuela
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Venezuela on Feb. 24-25\, 2026. \n\n\n\nWhat is a FORO?\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nWhen do FOROs occur?\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nWhy are FOROs needed?\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org \n\n\n\nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-venezuela-february-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251125T204913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T232416Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — The Philippines
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in The Philippines from Feb. 26 to March 3\, 2026. The gathering includes The Lutheran Church in the Philippines. \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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\nContacts\nMatt Wasmund\, LCMS Missionary \nmatthew.wasmund@lcms.org\n\nRev. Paul Nelson\, LCMS Missionary \npaul.nelson@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-the-philippines-february-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Asia,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Asia":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251119T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T162455Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama from Feb. 27 to March 1\, 2026. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-panama-february-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20260106T165411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T215233Z
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SUMMARY:Mercy Ministries Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Mercy work: It’s one thing that sets Lutherans apart\, and there is so much happening right here at home to bring God’s mercy to people in need.\n\nThis Zoom webinar will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at the latest mercy work happening through the LCMS Office of National Mission. Participants will get a front-row seat to see how God is caring for His people through LCMS disaster response efforts; family\, life and health ministries; church worker wellness; and more.\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch later at your convenience. During registration\, participants can also submit questions that may be included during the Q&A portion of the event.\nPresenters:\n\n 	Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, managing director\, LCMS Office of National Mission\n 	Bri Gerzevske\, director of Managed Contributor Care\, LCMS Mission Advancement\n\nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/mercy-ministries-webinar-february-27-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251211T215306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T220450Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Arizona March for Life in Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Arizona March for Life in Phoenix is Saturday\, February 28. The pre-march rally begins at 11:00am at the Arizona State Capitol (1700 W. Washington Street) and the march at 12:00pm. \nJoin us as we witness to the sanctity of life. \nFor more information\, contact Dr. Roni Grad at roni.grad@gmail.com \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-arizona-march-for-life-in-phoenix/
LOCATION:Arizona State Capitol\, 1700 W. Washington Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20260211T215448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T220827Z
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SUMMARY:Lay Worker Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:On March 6\, we thank God for our lay workers\, who serve tirelessly in a variety of ways in our LCMS schools and congregations. \nThese roles are too numerous and varied to list them all\, but they might include church or school secretaries/administrative assistants\, business managers/accountants/treasurers\, school librarians\, communication/publicity/marketing specialists\, teacher aides\, musicians\, ministry area coordinators and others. All of these people are integral to the mission in the places they serve\, and we give thanks to God for them. \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/lay-worker-appreciation/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251119T174759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175327Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on March 6-8\, 2026. \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\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20250915T212944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T210401Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Kentucky March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Kentucky March for Life is March 11 at the Kentucky State Capitol. Come out and join other Lutherans to witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-kentucky-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Kentucky State Capitol\, 700 Capital Ave\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20250915T211627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160249Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Georgia March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Georgia March for Life is March 12\, 2026. The rally begins at 11:00am and the march at 12:00pm. Come out and join other Lutherans to witness to the sanctity of life.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-georgia-march-for-life/
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
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SUMMARY:2026 Connecticut March for Life in Hartford
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Connecticut March for Life is Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026. The rally begins at the Capitol at 11:30pm and the march begins at 12:30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-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:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — March 2026
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host a YouthLead Training event Thursday\, March 19\, to Sunday\, March 22\, 2026 in the St. Louis suburb. \nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThis year’s curriculum focus will be on apologetics\, including how to understand and share Scripture and the resurrection of Jesus. Along with learning to teach this curriculum\, we will lead youth in leadership skill development and building relationships with other young leaders. \nRegistration is closed\nEvent capacity is full for youth and adult leaders. If you are interested in attending\, join the waiting list by emailing LCMS Youth Ministry at youth.ministry@lcms.org. \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. \n \nWhat happens at a YouthLead Training event?\nYouthLead equips teens to develop and use their leadership skills as they serve Christ within their congregations and communities. \nThe annual training event is led by our teen Executive Team and gives 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. \nDownload flyer\n \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-march-2026/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251211T221716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T184158Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Illinois Pro-Life March in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Illinois Pro-Life March is Thursday\, March 19\, in Springfield. \nThe rally begins at 1 p.m. at the Lincoln Statue in front of the Illinois Capitol Building (401 S. 2nd St.; Springfield\, IL 62701). The march is at 2 p.m. \nWe look forward to seeing you as we witness to the sanctity of life. Check back soon for more information about the events for the day. \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-illinois-pro-life-march-in-springfield/
LOCATION:Springfield\, IL\, Springfield\, IL
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260403T171430
CREATED:20251116T205337Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Belize
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Belize on March 20-22\, 2026. \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. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \nherb.burch@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-belize-march-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T235959
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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. \n\n\n\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). \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiturgical color for the Annunciation\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah 7:10–14\n\n\n\nHebrews 10:4–10\n\n\n\nLuke 1:26–38\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nIncarnate by the Holy Spirit\, Born of the Virgin Mary and Made Man\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/annunciation-of-our-lord-2/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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