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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:20260403T132659
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260222
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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:20260403T132659
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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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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:20260403T132659
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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:20260403T132659
CREATED:20251211T215306Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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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
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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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:20260403T132659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T142131Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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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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GEO:38.8298133;-90.2854492
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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:20260403T132659
CREATED:20251116T205337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T155714Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
CREATED:20260217T154331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T165656Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T132659
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — East-Southeast Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) East-Southeast Region on March 26 and 27. Our hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry. \n\n\n\nThe panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. \n\n\n\nWe are hoping for a healthy conversation as we answer questions and share insights and information. To that end\, we are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff\, pastors\, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nLCMS East-Southeast Region \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26\, 1–4 p.m. — The Lutheran Church of St. Andrew\, Silver Spring\, Md.\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, March 27\, 1–4 p.m. — Christ the King Lutheran Church\, Orlando\, Fla.\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS East-Southeast Region — March 26-27\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Blurb\n\n\n\nShare in your Sunday Bulletin: \n\n\n\nHave questions about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry? Come and talk to the LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee\, which includes the two seminary presidents\, at the Listening Session hosted at [Congregation] on [Day\, Date\, Time]. \n\n\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\nShare graphic and caption on your congregation’s social media: \n\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will soon hold two Listening Sessions in the LCMS [Region]\, sharing information and insights about forming faithful pastors to meet the present and future needs of the LCMS. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and join the discussion with both seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, LCMS executive director of Pastoral Education. We’re looking forward to a fruitful discussion! \n\n\n\nThe Listening Sessions will take place: \n\n\n\n[List the relevant information from above on the session(s) nearest you] \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastoral Formation Listening Sessions\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will be hosting Listening Sessions in all five LCMS Regions. The West-Southwest Region sessions will be on June 13 and 15. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central\, Great Plains and Great Lakes Regions coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-east-southeast-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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