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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:During the month of April\, we thank God for our volunteers\, 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 elders\, council/board members\, altar guild members\, greeters\, ushers\, acolytes\, volunteer musicians\, Sunday school/vacation Bible school teachers\, property/landscape volunteers\, office volunteers and more. All of these faithful individuals 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/volunteer-appreciation/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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SUMMARY:Holy (Maundy) Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Maundy Thursday\, also known as Holy Thursday\, will be commemorated on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\nTo attend a Maundy Thursday 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. \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 colors for Holy (Maundy) Thursday\n\n\n\nScarlet will adorn the altar on Palm Sunday through Maundy Thursday. It is a color worth investing in because it stands in contrast to the traditional red that is used on Festival Sundays. Scarlet’s use during the somber days of Holy Week help to offer a different message. As the Manual on the Liturgy points out\, “scarlet is a color anciently associated with the passion … the color of blood” (p. 25). \n\n\n\nViolet may also be used where scarlet vestments are not present. In some places\, white may also be used indicating that this is a high feast of Christ who instituted the Blessed Sacrament on this night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series A\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nExodus 24:3–11 or Exodus 12:1-14\n\n\n\nPsalm 116:12-19\n\n\n\nHebrews 9:11–22 or 1 Corinthians 11:23-32\n\n\n\nMatthew 26:17–30 or John 13:1-17\, 31b-35\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nLet Us Love One Another\, as Christ Jesus Has Loved Us and Loves Us to the End\n\n\n\n“The LORD’s Passover” (Ex. 12:11) and “the blood of the covenant” at Mount Sinai (Ex. 24:8) foreshow the Lord’s Supper. The blood of Jesus Christ\, the Lamb of God\, now covers us\, and we keep His Supper “as a feast to the LORD” (Ex. 12:14). In Him\, we see “the God of Israel” (Ex. 24:10)\, and yet He does not lay His hand on us to punish us\, but from His hand we eat and drink in peace. As our High Priest\, He “entered once for all into the holy places … by means of his own blood\, thus securing an eternal redemption” (Heb. 9:12). He shed His own blood in order to “purify our conscience” and bring us before His God and Father “without blemish” (Heb. 9:14). The holy apostles received this New Testament in His blood from the Lord Jesus “on the night when he was betrayed\,” and they delivered the same to His Church\, which we also now receive in the name and remembrance of Christ (1 Cor. 11:23–26; Matt. 26:26–28). He has “loved his own who were in the world\,” and He loves us “to the end” (John 13:1); therefore\, let us also “love one another” (John 13:34). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nExodus 12:1–14 or Exodus 24:3–11\n\n\n\nPsalm 116:12-19\n\n\n\n1 Corinthians 11:23–32\n\n\n\nJohn 13:1–15 (34–35)\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nLet Us Love One Another\, as Christ Jesus Has Loved Us\n\n\n\n“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup\, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes” (1 Cor. 11:26). By eating His body and drinking His blood\, we proclaim to all the world that Jesus is\, indeed\, our Passover Lamb (Ex. 12:1–14)\, who was sacrificed for us on Calvary. In Christ\, the Lord remembers us in mercy and remembers our sin no more; He forgives us all our iniquity. With such love\, he “loved His own who were in the world\,” and even loves us “to the end” (John 13:1). As He washes us and feeds us in love\, let us love one another\, just as He has loved us (John 13:34). \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/maundy-thursday-three-year-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday will be commemorated on Friday\, April 3\, 2026. \n\n\n\nOn this day\, we remember when Jesus\, the Lamb of God\, was led to the slaughter of His cross as the Sacrifice of Atonement for the sin of the world. \n\n\n\nTo attend a Good Friday 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. \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 Good Friday\n\n\n\nThe altar will be adorned with black. The calendar calls for its use only twice — Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. There’s no mistaking the message that this sober color gives. Black is the absence of light. Good Friday\, or Black Friday in combination with Ash Wednesday\, calls for sober reflection on the cost 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series A\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah 52:13-53:12\n\n\n\nPsalm 22 or Psalm 31\n\n\n\nHebrews 4:14-16; 5:7–9\n\n\n\nJohn 18:1-19:42 or John 19:17-30\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nBehold the Lamb of God\, Who Takes Away the Sin of the World\n\n\n\nJesus\, the Lamb of God\, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the Sacrifice of Atonement for the sin of the world. “Despised and rejected by men\, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Is. 53:3)\, He is the righteous Servant who justifies many by His innocent suffering and death. He bears our griefs and sorrows; He is wounded for our transgressions; He is crushed for our iniquities; He suffers our chastisement; “and with his wounds we are healed” (Is. 53:4–5). As the Son of God\, He fulfills the Law for us in human flesh\, and so fulfills the Scriptures (John 19:7\, 24). In perfect faith and faithfulness\, He shares all our weaknesses and temptations\, “yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). As our merciful High Priest\, He brings us to the Father in peace\, “makes intercession for the transgressors” (Is. 53:12)\, and joins our prayers to His own\, so that we are heard “because of his reverence” (Heb. 5:7). From His cross\, He gives us His Spirit (John 19:30)\, washes us with water from His side\, and covers us with His blood (John 19:34). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah 52:13–53:12\n\n\n\nPsalm 22 or Psalm 31\n\n\n\n2 Corinthians 5:14-21\n\n\n\nJohn 18:1–19:42\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nBehold the Lamb of God\, Who Takes Away the Sin of the World\n\n\n\nJesus\, the Lamb of God\, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the world. “Despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows\, and acquainted with grief” (Is. 53:3)\, He is the righteous Servant who justifies many by His innocent suffering and death. He bears our griefs and carries our sorrows; He is wounded for our transgressions; He is crushed for our iniquities; He suffers our chastisement\, so that “with His stripes we are healed” (Is. 53:4–5). As the Son of God\, He fulfills the Law for us in human flesh\, and so fulfills the Scriptures (John 19:7\, 24). For in Christ\, “God was reconciling the whole world to Himself\, not counting their trespasses against them” (2 Cor. 5:19). \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/good-friday-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T235959
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SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Easter — the Resurrection of Our Lord — will be celebrated on Sunday\, April 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\nBy the shed blood of Christ\, eternal death has passed over us\, and now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! \n\n\n\nTo attend an Easter 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. \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 colors for Easter\n\n\n\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\n\n\nGold may also be used for Easter Sunday and major feasts of Christ. Gold represents value and worth. The golden festival of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the event that gives our lives meaning and worth. He is worthy of our praise as we adorn his altar with the color of splendor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series A\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nActs 10:34–43 or Jeremiah 31:1–6\n\n\n\nPsalm 16\n\n\n\nColossians 3:1–4\n\n\n\nMatthew 28:1–10\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nThe Victory of Christ Crucified Is Given to You in the Preaching of His Resurrection\n\n\n\nEvery Sunday is the Lord’s day\, the day of His resurrection\, “after the Sabbath\, toward the dawn of the first day of the week” (Matt. 28:1). In the Divine Service\, the Church enters upon the eternal “eighth day.” The Lord Jesus\, “who was crucified\,” who “has risen\, as he said” (Matt. 28:5–6)\, is the firstborn from the dead and the firstfruits of the new creation. Because “you have died” with Him in Holy Baptism\, “you have been raised with Christ” and “your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Col. 3:1\, 3). The Lord Jesus has become our God\, as surely as He is “the God of all the clans of Israel\,” and we now belong to His people (Jer. 31:1). In this\, He “shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34)\, but “everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name” (Acts 10:43). As “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power” and “raised him on the third day\,” He also raises us up and pours out His Spirit upon us through the Gospel (Acts 10:38\, 40). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nJob 19:23–27\n\n\n\nPsalm 118:15-29\n\n\n\n1 Corinthians 5:6–8 or 1 Corinthians 15:51–57\n\n\n\nMark 16:1–8\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nChrist’s Resurrection Means That We Will One Day Be Raised\n\n\n\n“Christ\, our Passover lamb\, has been sacrificed” (1 Cor. 5:7). By the shed blood of Christ\, the Lamb of God\, eternal death has passed over us. Now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! The stone has been rolled away from the tomb\, revealing that the tomb could not hold Him (Mark 16:1–8). Now our Redeemer lives eternally to save us from sin and Satan and the grave\, and we can live in the sure hope of our own bodily resurrection with Christ. “After my skin has been thus destroyed\, yet in my flesh I shall see God” (Job 19:26). Feasting on the living Christ\, who is our meat and drink indeed\, we boldly say: “O death\, where is your victory? O death\, where is your sting? . . . But thanks be to God\, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:54–55\, 57). \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/easter-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:FORO — Eritrea
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Eritrea on April 7-10\, 2026\, in Nairobi\, Kenya. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea. \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\nRev. Shauen Trump\, Regional Director for Africa\nLCMS International Mission \nshauen.trump@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-eritrea-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:FORO — Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Rwanda on April 13-18\, 2026. The gathering includes Lutheran Mission in Africa–Synod of a Thousand Hills. \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\nRev. Shauen Trump\, Regional Director for Africa\nLCMS International Mission \nshauen.trump@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-rwanda-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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SUMMARY:2026 Colorado March for Life in Denver
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado March for Life will take place on Friday\, April 17\, 2026. The Rally will begin at 11:00 a.m.\, with the March following at noon. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-colorado-march-for-life-in-denver/
LOCATION:Colorado State Capitol\, 200 E. Colfax Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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SUMMARY:Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a webinar titled “Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective” from 9 to 10 a.m. Central time on Saturday\, April 18. \n\n\n\nMissionary service is a calling that involves the whole family. For those who may be contemplating missionary service\, there are many important questions that deserve thoughtful\, honest conversation. \n\n\n\nThis Zoom webinar will offer a candid\, behind-the-scenes look at life on the international mission field from the perspective of LCMS missionary spouses. Through a panel discussion with current and formerly deployed spouses\, participants will hear firsthand insights into topics such as safety\, medical care\, housing\, children’s education\, finances and raising a family in another culture.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how God equips and cares for missionary families as they serve around the world. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar\, and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch at your convenience. Participants who attend live may submit questions during the event. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nDeaconess Clarion Fritsche\, manager of Mobilization and Training\, LCMS Office of International Mission\n\n\n\nRebecca Krey\, missionary spouse\, Santiago\, Dominican Republic\n\n\n\nJennifer Preus\, missionary spouse\, Brasov\, Romania\n\n\n\nKrista Trump\, missionary spouse\, Nairobi\, Kenya\n\n\n\nJustin Logston\, missionary spouse\, Santiago\, Dominican Republic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS International Mission\n\n\n\n\ninternational.lcms.org\n\n\n\n\n\n888-843-5267
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/life-on-the-field-a-missionary-spouse-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
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SUMMARY:2026 Virginia March for Life in Richmond
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia March for Life is Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life. More details will come. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-virginia-march-for-life-in-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond\, Virginia\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20251117T043850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T155757Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Mexico on April 22-23\, 2026\, in Mexico City. \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-mexico-city-april-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:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20251125T212105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T212105Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Spain
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Spain from April 23–29\, 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\nContacts\nBenjamin Helge\, LCMS Missionary \nbenjamin.helge@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-spain-april-2026/
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:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20260112T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221741Z
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SUMMARY:2026 March on the Arch in St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:The annual March on the Arch is Saturday\, April 25 in St. Louis. \nThere will be sponsor tables\, including LCMS Life Ministry\, with information and resources.  The rally begins at 11:00am at Aloe Plaza (across from Union Station\, 20th and Market Street). \nThe march begins at 12:00pm and ends at the Gateway Arch (the distance is just over a mile). Light refreshments will be provided for participants at the Arch grounds. Join other Lutherans for this event and witness to the sanctity of life. \nInformation on parking garages and metro stations can be found here\, but there is ample street parking as well. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-march-on-the-arch-in-st-louis/
LOCATION:Aloe Plaza\, St. Louis\, MO\, 20\, S 20th St\,\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.630045;-90.20832
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20140624T183216Z
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/2026-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20250916T202149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190754Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Director of Parish Music
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. 12 — 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 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn April 26\, 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\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-2025/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20260326T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162455Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Midwest March for Life in Jefferson City\, Missouri 
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest March for Life in Jefferson City\, Missouri will take place on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026. The Rally will begin at 10:00 a.m.\, with the March following at 11:30 a.m. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-midwest-march-for-life-in-jefferson-city-mo/
LOCATION:Missouri State Capitol\, 201 W Capitol Ave\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.5792994;-92.172829
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260518T092815
CREATED:20230922T184030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T184030Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – April 30-May 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on April 30 and May 1\, 2026\, 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/lcms-board-for-international-mission-meeting-april-30-may-1-2026/
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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