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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Feb. 19-21\, 2027. \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-honduras-february-2027/
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:20270226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270227T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260905T202013Z
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SUMMARY:2027 LCMS Life Conference — Online
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 LCMS Life Conference\, hosted by the LCMS Office of National Mission’s Life Ministry\, will take place Feb. 26–27\, 2027. \n\n\n\nConference sessions\, all of which will be online and in an on-demand format\, will cover a variety of life topics and issues\, for all stages of life from beginning to end. Several sessions conducted in Spanish will also be available. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nRegistration will open in early November and remain open until the beginning of the conference. \n\n\n\nParticipation is free to all\, and participants will have unlimited access to all videos during the two days of the conference. There will also be an option to purchase an extended access ticket\, which will enable sessions to be viewed for 60 days after the conference. \n\n\n\nCongregations are encouraged to host watch parties during the conference to facilitate further discussion of the presentations. \n\n\n\nExtended access tickets are $30\, but students attending a Concordia university or seminary will have free extended access so long as they register with a valid Concordia email address. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email lifeministry@lcms.org.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2027-life-ministry-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270226T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270228T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260508T204255Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama from Feb. 26-28\, 2027. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-panama-february-2027/
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:20270304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270307T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20251119T175449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T193119Z
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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 4-7\, 2027. \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\nDana Stigdon\, LCMS Missionary \ndana.stigdon@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-march-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270313T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270316T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — March 2027
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host 2 YouthLead Training events for teens from Saturday\, March 13 to Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027\, or Saturday\, April 24 to Tuesday\, April 27\, 2027\, in St. Louis. \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 will open October 2026\nRegistration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized. \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\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-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260512T213112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T213718Z
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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/2027-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270401T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270405T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
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SUMMARY:FORO — Belize
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Belize on April 1-5\, 2027. \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-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270410T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
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SUMMARY:FORO — Zambia
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Zambia on April 5-10\, 2027. The gathering includes the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Africa-Zambia Diocese (LECA). \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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. Fernando Huf\, Alliance MissionaryLCMS International Mission \n\n\n\nfernando.huf@lcmsintl.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-zambia-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270408T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270413T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260818T210126Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Spain
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Spain from April 8–13\, 2026\, in Madrid. The gathering includes the Spanish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Española). \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\nContact us\nFORO-Spain@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-spain-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Eurasia,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Eurasia":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270412T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270416T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260910T171730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171850Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Eritrea
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Eritrea on April 12-16\, 2027. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea. \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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\nShara Osiro\, LCMS MissionaryLCMS International Mission \n\n\n\nshara.osiro@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-eritrea-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270419T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270424T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260910T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T172357Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Sierra Leone
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Sierra Leone on April 19-24\, 2027. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Sierra Leone (CELC-SL). \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 and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and 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\nShara Osiro\, LCMS MissionaryLCMS International Mission \n\n\n\nshara.osiro@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-sierra-leone-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Africa":MAILTO:mission.teams@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270420T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270421T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260508T203714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T203719Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Mexico on April 20-21\, 2027\, in Mexico City. \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. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-mexico-april-2027/
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:20270424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270427T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260617T172516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181309Z
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Training — April 2027
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host 2 YouthLead Training events for teens from Saturday\, March 13 to Tuesday\, March 16\, 2027\, or Saturday\, April 24 to Tuesday\, April 27\, 2027\, in St. Louis. \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 will open October 2026\nRegistration for both dates are scheduled to open in October 2026. More information will be provided as it is finalized. \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\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-april-2027/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation — Director of Parish Music — 2027
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show appreciation to our church workers\, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach\, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul. \n\nOct. 11 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nMay 3–7 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn April 25\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for directors of parish music\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-director-of-parish-music-2027/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special 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:20270426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270427
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T161839Z
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SUMMARY:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod celebrates its birthday on April 26. Initial members\, which included 12 pastors representing 14 congregations from Illinois\, Indiana\, Missouri\, Michigan\, New York and Ohio\, signed the church body’s constitution on April 26\, 1847\, at First Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago\, Ill. \nOriginally named The German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri\, Ohio and Other States\, the name was shortened to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1947 on the occasion of our 100th anniversary. \nThe roots of the LCMS run deep\, tracing back to Saxon and other German immigrants establishing a new church body in America\, seeking the freedom to practice and follow confessional Lutheranism. \n\nOnly Jesus: No Other Name\n \nResources to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. \nView resources
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/the-lutheran-church-missouri-synods-birthday/2027-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270429T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270502T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
CREATED:20260508T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205714Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Peru
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Peru from April 29 to May 2\, 2027. \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. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \n\n\n\njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-peru-april-may-2027/
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:20270503T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270507T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T045141
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation — Teacher — 2027
DESCRIPTION:Our church workers dedicate themselves\, day in and day out\, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation. \nTo help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show appreciation to our church workers\, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach\, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul. \n\nOct. 11 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 25 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nDuring the week of May 3–7\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for school teachers\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n\n\n\n\nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\n\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/church-worker-appreciation-teacher-2027/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,Special Occasions
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