LCMS Calendar

Trinity Sunday
2023-06-04
Trinity Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
To attend a Trinity Sunday 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.
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Confessing the Holy Trinity
The Athanasian Creed, which was written by an anonymous author in the 5th century, is the Church’s confession of the Holy Trinity. On Trinity Sunday, the Church proclaims the Christian faith through the words of the Athanasian Creed.
“The Athanasian Creed declares that its teachings concerning the Holy Trinity and our Lord’s incarnation are “the catholic faith.” In other words, this is what the true Church of all times and all places has confessed. More than fifteen centuries later, the Church continues to confess this truth, confident that the triune God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has given Himself for our salvation.”

The Athanasian Creed — Text (Lutheran Service Book p. 319)

The Athanasian Creed — Spoken responsive version

The Athanasian Creed — Sung version

The Athanasian Creed — Sung responsive version

The Athanasian Creed — With hymn verses

Source: This translation of the Athanasian Creed (Quincunque Vult) is from Lutheran Service Book. Copyright © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Distributed by the LCMS Worship for congregational and school use and streaming only. Commercial reproduction or reproduction for sale of this work in part or in whole without the written permission of the copyright holder is prohibited.

Liturgical colors for Trinity Sunday
The altar will be adorned with white, which is the color of purity and completeness. This color 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.

Three-Year Series A
Scripture readings

Genesis 1:1—2:4a

Acts 2:14a, 22–3

Matthew 28:16–20

Lectionary summary
The Holy Triune God Recreates Us in the Image and Likeness of Christ Jesus
The holy Triune God “created the heavens and the earth,” and “behold, it was very good” (Gen. 1:1, 31). However, after Adam and Eve fell into sin and plunged God’s good creation into decay and death, the Son of God would be “delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God” to be “crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men” (Acts 2:23). As Jesus “received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:33), He also raises up all the baptized and pours out the Spirit upon them through the preaching of His Gospel. He sends out His apostles to “make disciples of all nations” by “baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” and “teaching them to observe all that [He has] commanded” (Matt. 28:19–20). Through such baptizing and teaching — Gospel and Sacraments — the holy Triune God recreates us in the image and likeness of His incarnate Son, Jesus, the Christ, and behold, it is “very good” (Gen. 1:31).

One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Isaiah 6:1–7

Romans 11:33–36

John 3:1–15 (16–17)

Lectionary summary
The Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners
When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Is. 6:1–7). But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. This eternal life of Christ is given us according to the Holy Spirit’s good pleasure in Baptism. “Unless one is born [again] of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:5). To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Christ and speak His words of absolution, “Your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for” (Is. 6:7). Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!” (Is. 6:3). “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen” (Rom. 11:33–36).

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LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2023
2023-05-31 - 2023-06-01 | University Lutheran Chapel, Minneapolis, MN, 316 10th Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference will be held May 31 through June 1 at University Lutheran Chapel in Minneapolis. The conference theme is “Engaging the Collegiate Mind.”
The speakers will be Dr. Adam Francisco, the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss, and the Rev. Eric Andrae. We hope that long-term ministry leaders — pastors, commissioned workers, and other campus workers — will join us for support and networking.
This conference is for pastors, DCEs, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to:

Facilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;

Facilitate sharing of ideas; and

Provide theological education and discussion, including plenary presentations, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.

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Schedule
Wednesday, May 31

10 a.m. — Matins

10:30 a.m. — Welcome

10:40 a.m. — “The Wittenberg Mind” with Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss

11:30 a.m. — Sext (Midday prayer at the sixth hour)

11:45 a.m. — Lunch

1 p.m. — “An Appeal for Apologetics” with Dr. Adam Francisco

2 p.m. — Break

2:15 p.m. — “State of LCMS U” with Rev. Michael Meyer

2:45 p.m. — Breakout sessions:

A — “Intentional Friendships with International Students Open Doors for Spiritual Conversations” with ministry catalyst for International Student Ministry Inc., Sue Hasselbring

B — “Zoomer Rumors: What Do Kids Today Actually Care About” with University Lutheran Chapel’s campus ministry vicar, Samuel Smith

C — “Using Hymnody to Teach the Faith” with Rev. Mark Preus

3:45 p.m. — Break

4:15 p.m. — “Preventing the Pitfalls of Politicization” with Rev. Eric Andrae

5:15 p.m. — Vespers

5:30 p.m. — Dinner banquet

7:30 p.m. — Gemutlichkeit at Luther House

Thursday, June 1

Breakfast — On your own at hotel

10:15 a.m. — Terce (Prayer at the third hour)

10:15 a.m. — “Muslim Views on Christianity” with Dr. Adam Francisco

11:30 a.m. — Sext (Midday prayer at the sixth hour)

11:45 a.m. — Lunch

1:15 p.m. — “Christian Literature — Christian Literature?”

2:15 p.m. — Break

2:45 p.m. — Roundtable / Sharing Ideas

4 p.m. — Itinerarium

(All times Central)
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Pentecost
2023-05-28
The Day of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
To attend a Pentecost 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.
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What is Pentecost?
The word “Pentecost” (pronounced PEN-tuh-kost) comes from the Greek word pentekostos which means “fiftieth.” Exactly 50 days after Jesus rose from the dead, the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in the form of flames of fire.

Bulletin inserts
Kids in the Divine Service — Pentecost

English

Spanish

Liturgical colors for Pentecost
The altar will be adorned with red. Red is a power color and is appropriate for use on Pentecost Sunday. On this day we remember the power and fire of “the Lord and Giver of Life,” who revealed himself as the promised one. The color red communicates the motif of strength-strength and power the Holy Spirit gives in order for God’s people to call on the name of Jesus Christ and share that powerful name with others.

Three-Year Series A
Scripture readings

Numbers 11:24–30

Acts 2:1–21

John 7:37–39

Lectionary summary
The Risen Lord Jesus Pours Out the Holy Spirit
The Lord took “some of the Spirit” that was on Moses “and put it on the seventy elders” of Israel (Num. 11:25), and they “prophesied in the camp” (Num. 11:26). In the same way, our risen Lord Jesus poured out His Holy Spirit at the Feast of Pentecost — the 50th day and the “Eighth Sunday” of Easter. When “a sound like a mighty rushing wind” and “tongues as of fire appeared” and rested on each of the 12 apostles, “they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” and proclaimed “the mighty works of God” (Acts 2:2–4, 11). The Lord Jesus grants this same Spirit to His Church on earth to proclaim Him glorified on the cross and risen victorious from the grave for us sinners. From His open heart, our crucified and risen Lord pours out His Holy Spirit in “rivers of living water” (John 7:38) and invites everyone who thirsts to come to Him and drink freely (John 7:37). Through this life-giving work of the Holy Spirit, we hear our pastors “telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God” (Acts 2:11), and “everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21).

One-Year Series
Scripture readings

Genesis 11:1–9

Acts 2:1–21

John 14:23–31

Lectionary summary
The Holy Spirit Gives Peace
Following the flood, Noah’s descendants failed to spread out and fill the earth as God had spoken. Rather, they exalted themselves; with “one language and the same words” (Gen. 11:1) they spoke proudly and arrogantly. The Lord humbled them by confusing “the language of all the earth,” dividing and dispersing the people (Gen. 11:9). That dispersal was reversed on Pentecost Day (the fiftieth day of Easter), when God caused the one Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to be preached in a multitude of languages. “At this sound the multitude came together” (Acts 2:6), for the preaching of Christ is the primary work of the Holy Spirit, whereby He gathers people from all nations into one Church. The Holy Spirit teaches and brings to our remembrance the words of Jesus, which are the words of the Father who sent Him. These words bestow forgiveness and peace to those who keep and hold on to them in love for Jesus. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27).

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Armed Forces Sunday - 2023
2023-05-21
The LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans, service personnel, chaplains and families on Armed Forces Day weekend.
It’s less important which Sunday you choose; we simply want to give thanks to God in honoring the men and women who faithfully answered the call to serve in our nation’s military.

Armed Forces Sunday — Typically the third weekend in May; Armed Forces Day is on Saturday, May 20, 2023, and can be observed on Sunday, May 21, or on the Sunday of your choice.

Memorial Day weekend — Sunday, May 28, 2023

Independence Day weekend — Sunday, July 2, 2023

Veterans Day — Nov. 11, 2023; can be observed on the preceding or following Sunday.

Any Sunday of your choice

To help congregations plan their commemorations, the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces offers free resources, including:

Introduction Letter

Sermon Resource

Bulletin Inserts: General (Color)

Bulletin Inserts: General (Black-and-White)

Bulletin Inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail

For more information and resources, visit lcms.org/armedforces.

LCMS Board of Directors: May 2023 meeting
2023-05-17 - 2023-05-19
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May 17-19, 2023, in St. Louis.
The 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.
The 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.
In such circumstances, the BOD retains general oversight responsibility as defined in Synod Bylaws.

LCMS Pastoral Colloquy Meeting: May 2023
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-12 | LCMS International Center: St. Louis, 1333 S. Kirkwood Road, St Louis, MO, 63122, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on May 11–12, 2023 in St. Louis.
The 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.
The CCPM meets approximately five times throughout the year to examine applications, interview eligible candidates and manage the policies and practices of the colloquy process.

Walk for Life – St. Petersburg, Fla.
2023-05-06
Join us for the Walk for Life in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Northshore Park.

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March on the Arch – St. Louis
2023-04-29
Make plans to attend the March on the Arch in St. Louis on Saturday, April 29, 2023 and witness to the sanctity of life. More information to come!

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Call Day 2023 - Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
2023-04-26 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) will hold its Vicarage and Deaconess Internship Assignment Service and its Assignment of Calls Service on Wednesday, April 26, at the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus.
Watch as future vicars, interns, deaconesses and pastors learn where they will serve God’s people next. All calls and assignments for service are to churches or ministries within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Assignment of Vicarages & Internship

Wednesday, April 26 — 3 p.m. Central time

Assignment of Calls

Wednesday, April 26 — 7 p.m. Central time

Services at CSL will be streamed online at csl.edu/academics/call-day-services.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's Birthday
2023-04-26
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.
Originally 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.
The 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.

Only Jesus: No Other Name

Resources to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
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Call Day 2023 - Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
2023-04-24 - 2023-04-25 | Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Ind., 6600 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) will hold its Vicarage and Deaconess Internship Assignment Service on Monday, April 24, and its Assignment of Calls Service on Tuesday, April 25, at Kramer Chapel.
Watch as future vicars, interns, deaconesses and pastors learn where they will serve God’s people next. All calls and assignments for service are to churches or ministries within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Vicarage and Deaconess Internship Assignment Service

Monday, April 24 — 7 p.m. Eastern time

Guest preacher Rev. David Nehrenz of the LCMS Oklahoma District will be giving the sermon.
Assignment of Calls

Tuesday, April 25 — 7 p.m. Eastern time

Guest preacher Rev. Dr. Allan Buss of the LCMS Northern Illinois District will be giving the sermon.
Services at CTSFW will be streamed online through Facebook and the seminary’s Daily Chapel page. For more information, visit ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events.
