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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy - May 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on May 2-3\, 2024 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-may-2024-meeting/
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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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – May 2-3\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on May 2-3\, 2024\, 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-may-2-3-2024/
LOCATION:CT
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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SUMMARY:2024 Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry Conference will be held May 6–7  in St. Louis and online. The conference will begin at 1 p.m. on May 6 and conclude at 3:15 p.m. on May 7. \nThose currently serving in Specialized Care contexts and those interested in learning more about this ministry are welcome to attend\, either in-person or online. \nThe conference will include presentations on a variety of topics related to Specialized Care\, opportunities to share experiences and insights\, and the announcement of some exciting updates for our Specialized Care workers. \nFeatured presenters include: \n\nA panel featuring district presidents\, including LCMS Missouri District President Rev. Dr. R. Lee Hagan and LCMS Northern Illinois District President Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss;\n\n\nRev. Dr. Jared Yogerst\, director of spiritual care at Providence Place Senior Care in Minneapolis\, Minn.;\n\n\nRev. Dr. Jeffrey Gibbs\, professor emeritus at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis;\n\n\nRepresentatives from LCMS Disaster Response; and\n\n\nRev. Brian Heller\, manager of LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry\, and Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, Office of National Mission managing director\, Human Care and Ministerial Support.\n\nView conference agenda \n\nIn-person registration\nThe in-person portion of the conference\, which will be held at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis\, is limited to 110 participants. Registration\, which is $50 per individual\, includes dinner on May 6 and lunch on May 7. Attendees will also have access to view recorded sessions for 90 days after the conference ends. \nThe deadline for in-person registration is April 19. \nOnline registration\nOnline participation is unlimited. One online registration\, which is $25\, can be used by an individual\, couple\, family or group. Registration provides access to view recorded sessions for 90 days after the conference ends. \nRegistration will remain open throughout the event for online participation. \nDiscounts\nAny professional church work student at a Concordia university or one of our seminaries may attend this conference for free. \nRegister online
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-specialized-spiritual-care-ministry-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240510
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SUMMARY:The Ascension of our Lord
DESCRIPTION:The Ascension of our Lord will be celebrated on Thursday\, May 9\, 2024. \nTo attend an Ascension 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 colors for Ascension\nThe altar will be adorned with white\, which is the color of purity and completeness and the color for all major feasts of Christ. The theme for the “great fifty days” of Easter is supported by the use of white. 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\nThree-Year Series B\nScripture readings\n\nActs 1:1–11\n\n\nEphesians 1:15–23\n\n\nLuke 24:44–53\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Ascended Lord Jesus Is with Us Always in His Church on Earth\nAfter He rose from the dead\, the Lord Jesus presented Himself alive to the apostles\, “appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). When He ascended to the right hand of the Father\, He did not orphan His Church\, but He fills all things in heaven and on earth and gives gifts to His disciples. Even now\, through His Church\, He continues “to do and teach” (Acts 1:1)\, preaching “repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 24:47) even “to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Though the cloud hid Jesus from the sight of His disciples then\, and He remains hidden from sight even now\, He remains with His people through His Gospel and Sacraments. He comes to us by the Word of His apostles\, by the promise of His Father and by the power of the Holy Spirit\, whom He pours out upon “the church\, which is his body” (Eph. 1:22–23). In this holy Christian Church\, we bless God and worship Christ with joy\, for in His Church He blesses us with forgiveness\, lifts us up in His hands and seats us with Himself “in the heavenly places” (Eph. 1:20). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\n2 Kings 2:5–15\n\n\nActs 1:1–11\n\n\nMark 16:14–20 or Luke 24:44–53\n\nLectionary summary\nJesus Is Ascended\, but Not Absent\nOn the 40th day after His resurrection\, our Lord ascended to the right hand of the Father. But although Jesus is hidden from your eyes\, He is not absent from you. For He now fills all things in heaven and on earth. He continues “to do and to teach” (Acts 1:1)\, preaching repentance and forgiveness of sins through those sent in His name (Mark 16:14–20; Luke 24:44–53)\, giving you His true body and blood in the Supper. Jesus is your great Elijah who pours out on you a double portion of His Spirit in the Word and the Sacraments (2 Kings 2:5–15). He is Lord over all things for the sake of the Church. He whom heaven cannot contain has raised your human nature to share fully in the glory of God. You who believe and are baptized into Christ’s body are already sitting in the heavenly places; for you are in Him who is at the Father’s right hand. When He comes again in the clouds on the Last Day\, you also will appear with Him in glory. \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/ascension-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240519
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - May 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May 17-18\, 2024\, at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne\, Ind. \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-may-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Concordia Theological Seminary\, Fort Wayne\, Ind.\, 6600 North Clinton Street\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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SUMMARY:2024 Oregon March for Life in Salem
DESCRIPTION:The Oregon March for Life is Saturday\, May 18th in Salem. Join us at the Oregon State Capitol (900 Court Street NE) as we march and witness to the sanctity of life. \nThe march will begin at 2:30pm. We will gather 15 minutes prior to the march. \nLook for the Lutherans with the LCMS Life Ministry banner and lime green hats. \nAfter the march we will take a group photo. For more information\, contact Vicar Zachary Kreitler \nat zachary.kreitler@ctsfw.edu or at 314-330-1550.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-oregon-march-for-life-in-salem/
LOCATION:Oregon State Capitol\, 900 Court St NE\, Salem\, OR\, 97301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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