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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260501T161424
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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
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CREATED:20260106T165411Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
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CREATED:20260211T215448Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T161425
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260313
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CREATED:20250915T211627Z
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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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