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SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 4-6\, 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\nDana Stigdon\, LCMS Missionary \ndana.stigdon@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260818T163758
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - September 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Sep. 17-18\, 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-september-2026-meeting/
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260818T163758
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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Sept. 18-20\, 2026\, in Comayagüela\, Honduras. \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-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260921T235959
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SUMMARY:2026 Pennsylvania March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The Rally will begin at 11 a.m.\, with the March to follow at 12 p.m. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life.  \nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-pennsylvania-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex\, 501 N 3rd St\, Harrisburg\, Pennsylvania\, 17101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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SUMMARY:FORO — Germany
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Germany from Sept. 23–29\, 2026\, in Berlin and Wittenberg. The gathering includes the Independent Evangelical—Lutheran Church (SELK). \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/germany-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Eurasia,FOROs,International Mission
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SUMMARY:2026 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, through Friday\, Sept. 25\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s International Center in St. Louis. \n\n\n\nMeeting under the theme “Equipped to Serve\,” attendees will learn how the church can respond in crisis situations with the physical and spiritual care that is so desperately needed by those affected. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also hear practical advice and guidance from pastors\, disaster response coordinators and others who have responded to significant disasters. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease note that the conference shares a registration page with the Specialized Care Fall Conference\, which is happening at the same time. Certain sessions may overlap. \n\n\n\nTo sign up for the LCMS National Disaster Response and Training Conference\, select the “Disaster Response Conference” ticket option. \n\n\n\nRegistration\, which includes five meals\, is $75 per person. \n\n\n\nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging\, and hotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport at a discounted rate. \n\n\n\nThe conference schedule is tentative and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact LCMS Disaster Response and Training at disaster@lcms.org for more information.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-lcms-national-disaster-response-and-training-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T120000
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SUMMARY:2026 LCMS Specialized Care Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Specialized Care Fall Conference will be held Sept. 24–25\, in St. Louis at the LCMS International Center and online. The conference will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 24 and conclude at 12 p.m. on Sept. 25. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nFeatured presenters include: \n\n\n\n\nDeaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor\, managing director of LCMS National Mission\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Monte Haun\, chaplain at EverTrue (formerly Lutheran Senior Services)\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Heath Trampe\, director of LCMS Discipleship Ministry\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Dr. Brian R. Heller\, manager of mercy training\, LCMS National Mission\n\n\n\n\n\nRev. Stephen Heimer\, director of LCMS All Nations Ministry\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nPlease note that the Specialized Care Fall Conference shares a registration page with the Disaster Response Fall Conference\, which is happening at the same time. Certain sessions may overlap. \n\n\n\nTo sign up for the Specialized Care Conference\, make sure to select one of the “Specialized Care Conference” ticket options (online or in-person).  \n\n\n\nThe cost of in-person attendance is $50\, online attendance is $25. Space is limited for both in-person and online registration. \n\n\n\nSpecialized Care Endorsed Workers will not pay a registration fee. They should contact Specialized Care for more information at SpecializedCare@lcms.org. \n\n\n\nThe conference schedule is tentative and subject to change. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry at SpecializedCare@lcms.org for more information about the conference.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-specialized-care-fall-conference/
LOCATION:LCMS International Center: St. Louis\, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road\, St Louis\, MO\, 63122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260818T163758
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SUMMARY:FORO — Panama
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Panama on Sept. 25-27\, 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-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260818T163758
CREATED:20230712T171602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T190420Z
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SUMMARY:St. Michael’s Day
DESCRIPTION:The Church commemorates St. Michael and All Angels each year on Sept. 29. \n“Fear not.” So every angel begins his speech in the Scriptures. They are the fearsome warriors of the Most High God\, commanded by Michael the Archangel\, forming the “Sabbaoth\,” the armies of the Lord. And yet\, they are given this office as His heavenly legate: to announce the good news of great joy in Christ Jesus\, incarnate\, risen and ascended\, all for us mortals. Christ’s warriors and messengers are set to guard duty for His Christians. Their unseen eyes draw us to follow their gaze\, “for they always behold the face of the Father\, who is in heaven” (Matt. 18:10). \nHow is Michael a “Saint”?\nThe word “saint” simply means “holy one.” We often use this word to describe those Christians who have departed this life in the faith. The New Testament most often uses it to address Christians in the Church on earth (Rom. 1:7\, 1 Cor. 1:2\, Eph. 1:1\, etc.). Michael and the angels of God are not humans “sanctified in Christ Jesus” (1 Cor. 1:2)\, but they are “holy angels” — holy just as God created them and as the Scriptures describe them (Mark 8:38\, Acts 10:22\, Rev. 14:10). \n\nLiturgical color for St. Michael’s Day\nWhite is the color of purity and completeness and the color for all major feasts of Christ.  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\nOne-Year Series and Three-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nDaniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3\n\n\nRev.12:7–12\n\n\nMatt. 18:1–11 or Luke 10:17–20\n\nLectionary summary\nOur Father in Heaven Protects His Children by Giving His Holy Angels Charge Over Them\nWe live in “a time of trouble” (Dan. 12:1)\, in the midst of great tribulation. Satan and his wicked angels have been thrown out of heaven and have come down to earth “in great wrath\,” with woeful “temptations to sin” and with constant accusations (Rev. 12:8–12; Matt. 18:7). Even so\, we are encouraged by the presence and protection of St. Michael and the holy angels\, whom God sends to help us in the strife (Dan. 10:11–13). By “the authority of his Christ\,” His holy angels guard and keep us in body and soul. These heavenly servants of God preserve His human messengers on earth\, the ministers of “the blood of the Lamb\,” against all the power of the enemy\, for by “the word of their testimony\,” the Church is saved and the devil is defeated (Rev. 12:10–11; Luke 10:18–19). By their preaching and Baptism of repentance\, the old Adam and the old evil foe are “drowned in the depth of the sea” (Matt. 18:6). As God raised Christ Jesus from the dead\, so are His people delivered and raised from the dust of the earth through the forgiveness of their sins (Dan. 12:1–3). \nPrayers\n\nSt. Michael and All Angels\n\n\nAttend a service\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\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\nFind church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/st-michaels-day/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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