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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240927
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SUMMARY:2024 New Jersey March for Life in Trenton
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey March for Life will take place in Trenton on September 26\, 2024. The rally begins at 11:00am and the march at 12:00pm. More information to come.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-new-jersey-march-for-life-in-trenton/
LOCATION:Trenton\, New Jersey\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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GEO:40.0583238;-74.4056612
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20230712T171602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T170554Z
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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/2024-09-29/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
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SUMMARY:2024 Ohio March for Life in Columbus
DESCRIPTION:The Ohio March for Life will take place in Columbus on October 4\, 2024. \nRegister Now \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-ohio-march-for-life-in-columbus/
LOCATION:Columbus\, Ohio\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:40.4172871;-82.907123
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240617T183143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154542Z
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SUMMARY:2024 North Dakota March for Life in Bismarck
DESCRIPTION:The North Dakota March for Life takes place in Bismarck on October 11\, 2024. \nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2024-north-dakota-march-for-life-in-bismarck/
LOCATION:Bismarck\, North Dakota\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:40.4172871;-82.907123
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240910T193247Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor
DESCRIPTION:October historically has been the Synod’s designated month for showing 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. \nIn 2024–2025\, we have planned a year’s worth of observances to highlight the many different kinds of workers who serve the church and to give thanks for all of them and the indispensable and sacrificial work that they do: \n\nOct. 13 — 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 28 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 5–9 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 13\, we will begin our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for our pastors\, who stand in the stead of Christ as they bring us His gifts of Word and Sacrament. \nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for pastors. \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-pastor/
LOCATION:Ontario
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:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240910T170948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T155758Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation - Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, Director of Church Ministries
DESCRIPTION:October historically has been the Synod’s designated month for showing 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. \nIn 2024–2025\, we have planned a year’s worth of observances to highlight the many different kinds of workers who serve the church and to give thanks for all of them and the indispensable and sacrificial work that they do: \n\nOct. 13 — 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 28 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 5–9 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn Oct. 25\, we will continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for four commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry: deaconess\, director of family life\, director of Christian outreach and director of church ministries. \nThe LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for your church workers. \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-deaconess-director-of-family-life-ministry-director-of-christian-outreach-director-of-church-ministries/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES: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:20241031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240923T185604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T185613Z
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SUMMARY:Reformation Day
DESCRIPTION:Reformation Day is commemorated on Oct. 31 each year. LCMS congregations may hold special services on Oct. 31 and/or on the preceding or following Sunday. \nTo attend a 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 church near me \n\nAbout the Protestant Reformation\nMore than 500 years ago\, the Protestant Reformation brought the church’s focus back to God’s free gift of salvation in Jesus Christ. \nOn Oct. 31\, 1517\, Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses — the “Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences” — to the church door in a small city called Wittenberg\, Germany. This event ignited the Protestant Reformation\, and thus the Lutheran church officially commemorates this important anniversary on Oct. 31. \nAs you and your congregation prepare to celebrate this year\, you are invited to use a variety of resources that highlight the history\, theology\, and continued effects of the Reformation today. \nThe Reformation was\, first and foremost\, all about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It was then\, and it still is now. The task of reformation never ends. Every person\, in every generation\, needs to hear the Good News of their Savior from sin and eternal death. \nView Reformation resources \n\nLiturgical color for Reformation Day\nThe altar will be adorned with the festive color of red. \n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nPsalm 46\n\n\nRevelation 14:6–7\n\n\nRomans 3:19–28\n\n\nJohn 8:31–36 or Matthew 11:12–19\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace\n“Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19)\, and the true Wisdom of God\, Christ Jesus\, the incarnate Son\, has justified us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance\, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men\, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matt. 11:18–19)\, and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth\, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Rev. 14:6)\, “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Rom. 3:21)\, “that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Rom. 3:26). And by the hearing of that Gospel of Christ Jesus\, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood\, to be received by faith” (Rom. 3:25)\, “you will know the truth\, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32). \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/reformation-day-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year,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:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240716T212608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T212609Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints' Day
DESCRIPTION:All Saints’ Day\, which is on Nov. 1 of each year\, will be commemorated in 2024 during Divine Services on Sunday\, Nov. 3. \nTo attend an All Saints’ Day 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 church near me \n\nLiturgical color for All Saints’ Day\nWhite\, which is the color of purity and completeness\, will adorn the altar on All Saints’ Day. 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 and One-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nPsalm 149\n\n\nRevelation 7:(2–8) 9–17\n\n\n1 John 3:1–3\n\n\nMatthew 5:1–12\n\nLectionary summary\nSaints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ\n“A great multitude … from every nation\, from all tribes and peoples and languages\,” cry out\, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9–17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time\, with unified voices\, eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children\, we\, too\, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1–3). Joined with the throng of angels and myriad saints\, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9–17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner\, faith and doubt\, sacred and profane\, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears\, comfort our spirits and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit through faith in Christ propels us forward\, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament\, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers\, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit\, the meek\, the hungry\, the thirsty\, the merciful\, the pure and the persecuted are all blessed\, and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1–12). \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/all-saints-day-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20230922T182440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T183528Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Nov. 7-8\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 7-8\, 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-nov-7-8-2024/
LOCATION:Ontario
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240926T193737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T194609Z
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SUMMARY:Council of Presidents - November 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Council of Presidents is scheduled to meet Nov. 11-13\, 2024. \nThe President\, vice-presidents\, and district presidents of the Synod comprise the 42-member Council of Presidents\, which meets four times each year to provide opportunity for mutual counsel regarding the doctrine and administration of the Synod and to edify and support one another in the work that they share\, those responsibilities found throughout the Constitution and Bylaws of the Synod.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/council-of-presidents-november-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Committee Meeting,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20231018T210045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T210153Z
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission – November 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, November 14\, and on Friday\, November 15\, 2024. \nThe Board for National Mission is charged with developing and determining policies for the coordination of and in support of district ministries which support congregations and schools. \nRead more about the LCMS Board for National Mission.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/board-for-national-mission-november-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Board for National Mission,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20231020T191756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T194720Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - November 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Nov. 22-23\, 2024\, 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-november-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Ontario
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;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
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SUMMARY:First Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The First Sunday in Advent\, which marks the beginning of the new church year\, will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 1\, 2024. \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 colors for the First Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series C Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nJeremiah 33:14–16\n1 Thessalonians 3:9–13\nLuke 19:28–40 or Luke 21:25–36\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us\nThe season of Advent focuses on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ\, and this first Sunday establishes this theme for the rest of the season. The Son of God came long ago to be our Savior\, “a righteous Branch” descended from David (Jer. 33:15). As He then came into Jerusalem\, riding on a lowly donkey to sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world (Luke 19:28–40)\, so does He come to His Church today in the humility of Word and Sacrament to deliver the fruits of His Passion: the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. He absolves us and establishes our hearts “blameless in holiness before our God and Father” (1 Thess. 3:13). The same Lord Jesus\, who came to Jerusalem then and who comes to us now in peace\, will come again with power and great glory on the Last Day. Then there will be “distress of nations in perplexity\,” with “people fainting with fear.” Yet\, as we anticipate that great and terrible day\, He bids us to rest securely in Him: “Raise your heads\, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:25\, 26\, 28) \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nJer. 23:5–8\nRom. 13:(8–10) 11–14\nMatt. 21:1–9\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us\nThe new Church Year begins by focusing on the humble coming of our Lord. “Behold\, your king is coming to you\, humble\, and mounted on a donkey” (Matt. 21:5). Even as He was born in a lowly manger\, so Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a beast of burden. For He bears the sin of the world. He is the Son of David riding to His enthronement on the cross\, where He shows Himself to be “The LORD is our Righteousness” (Jer. 23:5–6). Our Lord still comes in great humility to deliver His righteousness to us in the Word and Sacraments. Before receiving Christ’s body and blood\, we also sing\, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” (Matt. 21:9) And as we receive the Sacrament\, we set our hearts on His return in glory\, for “our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed” (Rom. 13:11). \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/first-sunday-in-advent-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy - December 2024 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on December 5-6\, 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-december-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Second Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 8\, 2024. \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 colors for the Second Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series C Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nMalachi 3:1–7b\nPhilippians 1:2–11\nLuke 3:1–14 (15–20)\n\nLectionary summary\nYou Are Prepared through Repentance for the Coming of the Lord\n“The gospel of Jesus Christ\, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1) begins when John the Baptist appears and comes “proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). As the prophet Isaiah had written\, John is the messenger of the Lord\, sent before His face to prepare His way. To this day\, the ministry of the forerunner continues in the preaching of the Law and the Gospel and in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. By these ways and means\, “the glory of the LORD shall be revealed\, and all flesh shall see it together” (Is. 40:5)\, and the Good Shepherd “will gather the lambs in his arms” (Is. 40:11). He speaks “tenderly to Jerusalem\,” and He comforts His people by pardoning their iniquity (Is. 40:1–2). What is more\, He promises “new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13). Repent\, therefore\, and humble yourself as you wait for His coming in peace (2 Peter 3:14)\, because He “is patient toward you\, not wishing that any should perish\, but that all should reach repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nMal. 4:1–6\nRom. 15:4–13\nLuke 21:25–36\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Preaching of Repentance Prepares Us for the Coming of the Lord \nThe preaching and Baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord\, Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptist was completed with the first advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh\, but the ministry of the forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers\, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed and our mountains of pride are brought low\, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us\, so also does He perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit\, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people\, precious in His sight and abounding in faith and love\, so that we offer our very lives in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4).  \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/second-sunday-in-advent-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241216
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Third Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 15\, 2024. \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 colors for the Third Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series C Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nZephaniah 3:14–20\nPhilippians 4:4–7\nLuke 7:18–28 (29–35)\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Coming of Jesus Enables Us to Rejoice\nThe Third Sunday in Advent has traditionally been called by the Latin word Gaudete\, meaning “Rejoice!” For as you are called to repentance\, so also are you urged to rejoice in the coming of the Lord\, Jesus Christ. By His own cross\, He has accomplished salvation for you; “he has cleared away your enemies\,” “taken away the judgments against you” and come to reign in your midst. Indeed\, He rejoices over you with gladness and song (Zeph. 3:15–17)! Therefore\, even from prison St. Paul encourages us to “rejoice in the Lord always\,” knowing that the peace of God will guard and keep us in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:4\, 7). We find an example and encouragement in the case of John the Baptist. As he languishes in prison\, he calls upon Jesus and is strengthened by the Word of the Gospel that he receives. The same good news is preached to you\, by which all things are made new and even “the dead are raised up” (Luke 7:22). Do not be offended by the cross\, therefore\, but let your life be one of prayer and thanksgiving (Luke 7:23; Phil. 4:6). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 40:1–8 (9–11)\n1 Cor. 4:1–5\nMatt. 11:2–10 (11)\n\nLectionary summary\nJohn the Baptizer Prepares the Way for the Lord\nThe voice of the Baptizer cried out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord …” (Isaiah 40:1). John called the people to be made ready for the Messiah’s coming through repentance\, for “all flesh is grass” (Isaiah 40:6). Now He asks from prison\, “Are you the one who is to come …?” (Matt. 11:2). Jesus’ works bear witness that He is. The sick are made well; the dead are raised\, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them. Their iniquity is pardoned; they have received from the Lord’s hand double forgiveness for all their sins. The “stewards of the mysteries of God” (1 Cor. 4:1) still deliver Christ’s overflowing forgiveness to the poor in spirit\, comforting God’s people with the word of the Gospel which stands forever. This Gospel produces rejoicing among all those who believe. \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/third-sunday-in-advent-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241223
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 22\, 2024. \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 colors for the Fourth Sunday in Advent\nBlue or violet adorns the altar during Advent. Advent\, a season of repentance\, waiting and watching\, looks forward in hope. Our Christian faith rests on the hope that Christ\, who came in the flesh in history to accomplish our salvation\, will also return in the same way to be our judge on the last day and bring us into eternal life. \n\nThree-Year Series C Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nMicah 5:2–5a\nHebrews 10:5–10\nLuke 1:39–45 (46–56)\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Comes to Visit Us in Peace\nThe Fourth Sunday in Advent turns our attention toward the nativity of our Lord. With Mary\, we await the coming of the Christ\, her Son\, conceived in her womb by the Spirit of God. As the Lord dealt graciously with her and did great things for her (Luke 1:48–49)\, so also He manifests Himself and His glory to us in mercy and gentleness. He comes to rule His people in peace\, to “shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD.” He comes forth not from the great capital city of Rome or Jerusalem\, but from lowly little Bethlehem (Micah 5:2\, 4). He comes to sacrifice Himself\, in fulfillment of His Father’s will\, for the salvation and sanctification of His people (Heb. 10:10). He who once visited Elizabeth while hidden in the womb of Mary (Luke 1:39–45) now comes to visit us today\, hidden in the lowliness of simple water\, bread and wine. \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nDeut. 18:15–19\nPhil. 4:4–7\nJohn 1:19–28 or Luke 1:39–56\n\nLectionary summary\nJohn the Baptizer Points Everyone to the Messiah\nThe coming of God in all His unveiled power at Mount Sinai was terrifying to the people of Israel. The thundering voice of the Lord puts sinners in fear of death (Deut. 18:15–19). God\, therefore\, raised up a prophet like Moses — the Messiah\, the Christ. God came to His people veiled in human flesh. The skies poured down the Righteous One from heaven; the earth opened her womb and brought forth Salvation (Introit) through the blessed Virgin Mary\, the mother of the Lord (Luke 1:39–56). The fruit of her womb is the very Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world\, the One whose sandal strap John was not worthy to loose (John 1:19–28). In Jesus we are delivered from fear and anxiety. In Him alone we have the peace of God which surpasses all understanding (Phil. 4:4–7). \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/fourth-sunday-in-advent-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Eve\, which commemorates the Nativity of our Lord\, is on Tuesday\, Dec. 25\, 2024. \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 Christmas Eve\nWhite\, which adorns the altar on this evening\, is the color of purity and completeness. 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 the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6)\, and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some churches also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series and One-Year Series Lectionaries\nScripture readings for Christmas Eve\n\nIsaiah 7:10-14\nPsalm 110:1-4\n1 John 4:7-16\nMatt. 1:18-25\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Word of the Lord Is Fulfilled in the Flesh of Jesus\nThough Ahaz would not ask\, the Lord gives a sign to the House of David — “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son\, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Is. 7:14). With this promise\, He signifies that salvation is by His grace alone. It is no work or achievement of man\, but the Lord’s own work and His free gift. The promise is fulfilled as the Son of God is conceived and born of the Virgin Mary\, and the sign is received in faith by the House of David in the person of Joseph (Matt. 1:20–24). “Incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary” (Nicene Creed)\, God is with us (Immanuel) in the flesh of Jesus\, Mary’s Son. Joseph believes that Word of God and so demonstrates a marvelous example in his immediate and quiet obedience\, taking Mary to be his wife and caring for her in faith and love. He loves her because the love of God is manifest in this\, that “the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world\,” to be “the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10–14). \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/christmas-eve/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241226
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SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day is celebrated on Wednesday\, Dec. 25\, 2024. The Festival of the Nativity of our Lord is the traditional way of saying Christmas Day\, on which Christians celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus. \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 Christmas Day\nWhite\, the color of purity and completeness\, adorns the altar to commemorate the Nativity 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. \nWhite is the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6)\, and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some churches also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings for Christmas Day\n\nIsaiah 52:7-10\nPsalm 2\nHebrews 1:1-6 (7-12)\nJohn 1:1–14 (15-18)\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells Among Us in the Flesh\nThe Lord sends out His ministers of the Gospel to make disciples “of all the nations\,” so that “all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” For the Lord has “bared his holy arm” in the incarnate Christ (Is. 52:7\, 10). The child in the manger\, born of the Virgin Mary\, is the very Word of God\, the only begotten Son of the Father\, “whom he appointed the heir of all things\, through whom also he created the world” (Heb. 1:2). As “all things were made through him” (John 1:3)\, so are all things redeemed and made new in Him. In His body of flesh and blood\, we behold “the radiance of the glory of God” (Heb. 1:3)\, “glory as of the only Son from the Father\, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). He dwells among us in peace\, that we might have life and light and salvation in Him. For by His Word of the Gospel\, we are born again as the children of God\, bearing His name and sharing His eternal life. \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings for Christmas Day\n\nExodus 40:17-21; 34-38\nPsalm 2\nTitus 3:4-7\nJohn 1:1-14 (15-18)\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells among Us in the Flesh\nIn the beginning God created all things through His Word\, His Son. But man fell into sin\, and with man all creation was cursed. Therefore\, God spoke His Word again\, this time into the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary. The glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle of our human nature (Ex. 40:17-21\, 34-38). “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:1-14). The Son of God took on our flesh and blood and died on the cross in order that we might receive the right to become the children of God through faith. Baptized into Christ’s body\, we are made partakers of a new Genesis\, “the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:4–7). In Christ\, the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man has truly appeared. \n\nMedia kits\nThe LCMS has produced media kits for congregations to use in reaching out to their communities. The free\, downloadable resources are designed to allow congregations to add invitations and local details about worship services. Congregations are invited to use these resources to advertise service information or simply to generate opportunities for pastoral conversations in the community. \nView media kits \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/christmas-day/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250107
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SUMMARY:Epiphany
DESCRIPTION:The Epiphany of our Lord will be commemorated on Monday\, Jan. 6\, 2025. \nAfter focusing on the Incarnation of our Lord — God becoming flesh — during the 12 days of Christmas\, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. \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 Epiphany\nWhite is the appointed color for the 12 days of Christmas\, Epiphany (Jan. 6)\, and the first Sunday following it\, which is often observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. On high festive days when white is appointed\, some churches also use gold. \n\nThree-Year Series C and One-Year Series\nScripture readings for Epiphany\n\nIsaiah 60:1–6\n\n\nEphesians 3:1–12\n\n\nMatthew 2:1–12\n\nPsalms\n\nSeries B — Psalm 72:1–11 (12–15)\n\n\nOne-Year Series — Psalm 24\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord God Is Manifested in the Incarnate Son\nThe Feast of the Epiphany centers in the visit of the Magi from the East. In that respect\, it is a “13th day” of Christmas\, and yet it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical season. Where Christmas has focused on the incarnation of our Lord\, that is\, on God becoming flesh\, the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. For the Lord Himself has entered our darkness and rises upon us with the brightness of His true light (Is. 60:1–2). He does so chiefly by His Word of the Gospel\, which He causes to be preached within His Church on earth\, not only to the Jews but also to the Gentiles (Eph. 3:8–10). As the Magi were guided by the promises of Holy Scripture to find and worship the Christ Child with His mother in the house (Matt. 2:5–11)\, so does He call disciples from all nations by the preaching of His Word to find and worship Him within His Church (Is. 60:3–6). \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/epiphany-series-c-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240920T205024Z
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SUMMARY:Lutheran Visitation Education
DESCRIPTION:  \nA new cohort for Lutheran Visitation Education will begin the week of January 6\, 2025. This 25-week program will conclude the week of June 23\, 2025. \nThe Lutheran Visitation Education program equips three to six professional church workers in each session with enhanced skills for visitation\, integrating helpful caring techniques with the historic Lutheran approach to spiritual care. \nThe program is open to all rostered LCMS church workers. The program will be administered online. \n  \nLearn more \nFor more information\, please contact LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry at SpecializedCare@lcms.org. \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lutheran-visitation-education/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Specialized Spiritual Care Ministry":MAILTO:specializedcare@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240627T171649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T210514Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS SELC District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 SELC District Convention is scheduled for Thursday\, Jan. 16\, to Sunday\, Jan. 16\, in Lake Mary\, Fla.\, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. \nDistrict conventions\, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts\, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention. \nThe schedule includes time for conducting business\, electing officers\, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship\, nurture\, inspiration\, and fellowship. \nPastors\, teachers\, other commissioned ministers\, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend. \nGeneral sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer\, and guests are also invited to the worship services. \nLCMS SELC District Office \n\nProfile — SELC District\n\n\nWeb — selc.lcms.org\n\n\nEmail — selc.lcms@gmail.com\n\n\nPhone — 610-965-3265
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/selc-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Lutheran Church: Lake Mary\, Fla.\, 960 Paul Hoyer Way\, Lake Mary\, FL\, 32746
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Featured Events,LCMS District Conventions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20241206T174732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181850Z
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SUMMARY:Tucson March for Life 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Tucson March for Life is Saturday\, January 18\, 2025. Our LCMS marchers will meet in front of the Tucson Community Center at 260 South Church Avenue (across from St. Augustine Cathedral) at 9:30am. The Rev. Dr. John Stieve will lead devotions\, and then we will march to Holy Hope Cemetery. If you have any questions\, please contact Dr. Roni Grad at roni.grad@gmail.com  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/tucson-march-for-life-2025/
LOCATION:Tucson Convention Center\, 260 South Church Ave.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85701
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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GEO:32.2186203;-110.9737017
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250118T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20241206T181822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T181822Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Life March in Fort Wayne\, Indiana
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Life March in Fort Wayne\, Ind. will take place on Saturday\, January 18. The pre-march rally takes place at 12:30pm and the march follows at 1:00pm.  Join us as we witness to the sanctity of life. More information to come. \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/2025-life-march-in-fort-wayne-indiana/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne\, Ind.\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240627T172631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T211124Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS North Dakota District Convention — 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s 2025 North Dakota District Convention is scheduled for Sunday\, Jan. 19\, to Wednesday\, Jan. 22\, in Minot\, N.D.\, at The Grand Hotel. \nDistrict conventions\, which are held every three years by each of the Synod’s 35 districts\, take place the year before the triennial LCMS national convention. \nThe schedule includes time for conducting business\, electing officers\, and sharing information. The conventions also offer opportunities for worship\, nurture\, inspiration\, and fellowship. \nPastors\, teachers\, other commissioned ministers\, and lay delegates elected by congregations are required to attend. \nGeneral sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend as an observer\, and guests are also invited to the worship services. \nLCMS North Dakota District Office \n\nProfile — North Dakota District\n\n\nWebsite — nodaklcms.org\n\n\nEmail — lcms.nd.aa@outlook.com\n\n\nPhone — 701-751-3424
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/north-dakota-district-convention-2025/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel: Minot\, N.D.\, 1505 North Broadway\, Minot\, ND\, 58703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,LCMS District Conventions
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GEO:48.2515892;-101.2970433
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240617T191441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154527Z
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SUMMARY:2025 National March for Life in Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 National March for Life is in Washington\, D.C. on January 24\, 2025. \nRegister and join President Harrison and other Lutherans to stand boldly together in the public square and confess our beliefs about the sanctity of life. \nRegister Now \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-national-march-for-life-in-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, 12th and 14th Streets\, Washington D.C.\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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GEO:38.938678;-77.0327217
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240425T193850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154812Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Walk for Life West Coast
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Walk for Life West Coast is January 25\, 2025. Participants will meet at West Portal Lutheran Church (200 Sloat Blvd.\, San Francisco\, 94132) before the event to travel to the march. \nRegister Now \n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-walk-for-life-west-coast/
LOCATION:West Portal Lutheran Church\, 200 Sloat Boulevard\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240617T211507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154834Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Texas Rally for Life in Austin
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Capitol in Austin for the 2025 Texas Rally for Life on Saturday\, January 25\, 2025. \nMore information to come. \nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2025-texas-rally-for-life-in-austin/
LOCATION:Texas Capitol Building\, 1100 Congress Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20240918T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154848Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia Pro-Life Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Virginia Pro-Life Day is Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025 in Richmond and offers an opportunity for attendees to meet with their legislators. More information will be shared when we have additional details. \nRegister Now \n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/virginia-pro-life-day-2025/
LOCATION:Richmond\, Virginia\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250129T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000851
CREATED:20241219T160926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T162731Z
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SUMMARY:Topeka Life March
DESCRIPTION:The Topeka Life March is Wednesday\, January 29th\, at 12:00pm\, at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. For more information about the gathering place where participants will meet before the march\, contact Rev. Kinney (pastoripkinney@gmail.com) \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/topeka-life-march-on-january-29-2025/
LOCATION:Topeka Performing Arts Center\, 214 SE Eighth Ave.\, Topeka\, KS\, 66603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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