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SUMMARY:Presentation of the Augsburg Confession commemoration
DESCRIPTION:On June 25\, 1530\, the Augsburg Confession was presented by theologian Philipp Melanchthon\, who spoke on behalf of German rulers and free cities\, to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg. \nMelanchthon\, a vital member of the Protestant Reformation along with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther\, wrote and compiled the Augsburg Confession. Luther was an outlaw under imperial law and was unable to travel to Augsburg\, but he reviewed the articles before Melanchthon read the confession in the presence of the Emperor. \nEmperor Charles V invited the Lutheran princes and theologians to attend a meeting of government leaders at Augsburg. He wanted to discuss how the religious controversy in his empire could be settled so German Lutheran princes would join the imperial forces to keep the Turks out of Europe. \nThe Augsburg Confession is composed of several documents that already existed but were combined by Melanchthon to give a clear but conciliatory summary of the teachings and practices of the Lutheran pastors and congregations. To this day\, the Augsburg Confession is the primary explanation of the Lutheran faith and is one of the most important documents of the Reformation. \n\nWorship resources to commemorate the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession\nLCMS Worship provides propers to commemorate the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession on or around June 25. Suggested resources included an Introit\, Collect of the Day\, Old Testament Reading\, Psalm\, Epistle\, Verse\, Holy Gospel\, Hymn of the Day\, and Preface. \nA lectionary summary is also available to include in worship service bulletins. \nDownload propers \nDownload lectionary summary \n\nRelated resources\n\nRead the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nDownload the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nThe Presentation of the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nSources of the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nHistory of the Protestant Reformation\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/augsburg-confession-commemoration/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T120000
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SUMMARY:LCMS LifeFest - Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host LifeFest on Sunday\, June 25\, at the Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Milwaukee to celebrate life and remember the many lives lost to abortion in the United States. \nJoin LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and other fellow Lutherans at the event\, which occurs a day after the one-year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization\, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 24\, 2022\, that overturned Roe v. Wade. \nLifeFest will take place immediately following the closing worship service of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention in Milwaukee. The event will feature live music as well as refreshments and light snacks. \nLifeFest is free to attend\, but registration is required and space is limited. \nRSVP now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-lifefest-milwaukee/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Milwaukee\, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230731T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162525
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SUMMARY:LCEF luncheon with author Timothy Goeglein and Concordia University presidents
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to join Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) and author Timothy S. Goeglein for a free luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday\, July 31\, at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee during the LCMS 2023 Convention. \nGoeglein will speak on his newly released book: Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story. \nFollowing Geoglein’s presentation\, LCEF president and CEO Bart Day will a lead panel discussion that will include several Concordia University presidents reflecting on the book. Other topics include the role of higher education in addressing these issues and\, specifically\, how our universities afford The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod a unique opportunity to engage students. \nThis luncheon will be limited to 150 attendees. Each attendee will receive a free signed copy of the book. Please join us for this special event. \nRegister now \n\nAbout Goeglein and his new book\, Toward a More Perfect Union\nTim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly\, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. He was the President’s principal outreach contact for conservative and faith-based groups. \nHis new book — Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story — was published on Jan. 11\, 2023. \nBook description\nIt has become evident that over the past 70 years\, Americans have become increasingly ignorant of our nation’s founding principles. Civic education and American history have either not been taught or deliberately mistaught throughout our nation’s public — and in numerous cases\, even our private — education system. \nThis lack of education or misinformation has placed our nation in great peril\, and we are seeing the consequences unfold daily in our corporate boardrooms\, halls of power and streets. This book is a prescription for returning our nation to a healthy culture. \nWhat others are saying\n“To be sure\, Goeglein is intellectually honest and affords a fair and honest account of America’s shortcomings. But instead of using past wrongs as a weapon\, Goeglein urges us to use them as a tool to better understand ourselves so that we can avoid repeating past mistakes.” — The Daily Caller \n“Toward a More Perfect Union is not just another book that ought to be read\, but a call to action that must not be ignored.” — Lee Edwards
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcef-luncheon-milwaukee-july-31-2023/
LOCATION:Baird Center: Milwaukee\, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162525
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SUMMARY:2023 LCMS Disaster Response Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 LCMS Disaster Response Conference — “Walking Together in Disaster Response” — will be held from 9 a.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 6\, to 3 p.m. on Friday\, Sept. 8\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis. \nDay 1\nThe first day of the conference is ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers.\n\nWednesday\, Sept. 6 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m.\n\nThe first day of the conference includes training\, particularly on the establishment and operation of volunteer activities. \nDays 2 & 3\nThe second and third day of conference anyone with an interest in disaster response\, including DDRCs and LERT trainers.\n\nThursday\, Sept. 7 — 8 a.m. registration to banquet starting at 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 8 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nThe sessions\, which will cover a variety of topics\, will include tabletop exercises\, case studies and practical breakouts. The conference schedule also includes chapel services\, on-site lunches and a banquet. \nView agenda \n\nSpecialized Spiritual Care Training Track\nIntroductory Series for Rostered Church Workers and Laity\nFor the first time\, we’re also offering a specialized track for those who are interested in providing spiritual care to various groups after disasters. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available. \n\nRegistration\nConference registration has closed.\n \n\nLodging\nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging. \nHotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel for the nights of Sept. 5\, Sept. 6\, and Sept. 7 at a discounted room rate of $85 per night (plus applicable taxes). The discounted rate is subject to availability. \nEach room includes breakfast\, Wi-Fi\, self-parking\, and shuttle service to/from the Hilton and the International Center is also included. A fitness center and on-site restaurant are also available. \nHotel booking information will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\nQuestions?\nContact LCMS Disaster Response at disaster@lcms.org with any questions. \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2023-lcms-disaster-response-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy Meeting: September 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on September 7–8\, 2023 in St. Louis. \nThe four-member committee is chaired by the LCMS first vice-president and includes representative from both LCMS seminaries and a member from the Council of Presidents\, according to Synod bylaws. \nThe CCPM meets approximately five times throughout the year to examine applications\, interview eligible candidates and manage the policies and practices of the colloquy process.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-pastoral-colloquy-meeting-september-2023/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260414T162525
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Sept. 14-15\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet Sept. 14-15\, 2023\, 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-sept-14-15-2023/
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;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors: September 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Sept. 14-16\, 2023\, 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-september-2023-meeting/
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162525
CREATED:20230806T163654Z
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SUMMARY:Installation of LCMS president\, vice-presidents\, secretary and board members
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will hold a service of installation for President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison\, six vice-presidents\, the LCMS secretary and several board members at 7 p.m. Friday\, Sept. 15\, at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis. \nThe service\, which will be held in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus\, will follow the Order of Vespers. The public is invited\, and a brief reception will follow. \nPresident Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term in June. First-Vice President Rev. Peter Lange\, the five regional vice-presidents and Secretary Rev. Dr. John Sias were all re-elected during the 2023 LCMS Convention\, which was July 29–Aug. 3. \nNewly elected or re-elected members of the Synod’s Board of Directors\, Board for National Mission\, Board for International Mission\, and Commission on Theology and Church Relations\, will also be installed during the Sept. 15 service. \nIn addition\, board members will be installed for the Concordia University System\, LCMS Foundation\, Concordia Plans\, Lutheran Church Extension Fund\, Concordia Publishing House and Concordia Historical Institute. \nMore information will be shared as it is available. In the meantime\, questions may be directed to the LCMS Church Information Center at infocenter@lcms.org or 888-843-5267 (THE LCMS). \nWatch livestream
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/installation-of-lcms-president-vice-presidents-secretary-and-board-members/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Special Occasions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T162525
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SUMMARY:'Set Apart to Serve' Resource Launch Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the next stage of its church work recruitment initiative\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host an online Set Apart to Serve Resource Launch Town Hall on Wednesday\, Sept. 27\, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central time. The live town hall will also be recorded to watch at any time afterward. \nSAS is a collaborative effort across the Synod to support and encourage future church workers. The goal is to create an intentional culture of church worker formation in every LCMS congregation\, Lutheran school and camp. The Synod is developing resources and tools to help congregations foster this culture. \nDuring the past five and a half months\, SAS has been working with 36 congregations\, schools and camps that represent all 35 LCMS districts to pilot-test SAS resources and tools. \nFeedback from the pilot sites has helped the LCMS refine these resources\, and SAS is excited to share these effective tool kits with you. \nDuring the town hall\, the hosts will: \n\nProvide a brief overview of the SAS program;\n\n\nShare what was learned working with the pilot participants;\n\n\nIntroduce resources and tools to help congregations\, schools and camps with raising up the next generation of church workers; and\n\n\nProvide the next steps on how to make SAS work in your congregation.\n\nRegistration for the town hall is now open. Each congregation with a representative attending the town hall will receive a free welcome kit. \nThis town hall will be recorded and offered alongside the full collection of SAS resources. If you’re unable to attend the live event but intend to watch the recording\, please register as an attendee so your church or organization will be eligible to receive the free welcome kit. \nRegister now \n  \n\nJoin Zoom meeting\n\n\nMeeting ID: 896 7406 1102\n\n\nPasscode: 427217\n\n  \n\nLCMS Set Apart to Serve\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\n888-843-5267 (THE LCMS)\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/set-apart-to-serve-resource-launch-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
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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/2023-09-29/1/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
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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/2023-09-29/2/
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