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SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day is celebrated on Monday\, Dec. 25\, 2023. 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 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 observed as the Baptism of Our Lord. In all\, white serves as the best festive color for the church year. \n\nThree-Year Series B 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 church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/christmas-day-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Fourth Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday morning\, Dec. 24\, 2023. \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 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 B Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\n2 Sam. 7:1–11\, 16\nPsalm 89:1–5 (19–29)\nRom. 16:25–27\nLuke 1:26–38\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Builds a House for David: Jesus Christ Who Comes in the Flesh\nWhen King David “lived in his house and the LORD had given him rest from all his surrounding enemies\,” he piously supposed that he would build a house for God (2 Sam. 7:1–2). But the Lord would turn it around: He would establish a house for David and an everlasting throne. This He has done not only for David\, but also for all His people\, in the Son of David\, Jesus Christ\, “conceived by the Holy Spirit\, born of the Virgin Mary” (Apostles’ Creed). That holy child\, the incarnate “Son of the Most High\,” receives “the throne of his father David” and begins to reign “over the house of Jacob forever” (Luke 1:32–33). Having given Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of the world\, His body is the true and eternal temple of God in which His people have their own place of peace and rest. That is “the mystery that was kept secret for long ages” but is now “made known to all nations\, according to the command of the eternal God” in order that we may have faith and life in Christ (Rom. 16:25–26). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nDeut. 18:15–19\nPsalm 111\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 church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/fourth-sunday-in-advent-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Third Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 17\, 2023. \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 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 B Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 61:1–4\, 8–11\nPsalm 126\n1 Thess. 5:16–24\nJohn 1:6–8\, 19–28\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Coming of the Christ Brings True Rejoicing in His Forgiveness\nWhen he preaches repentance\, John the Baptist points us to Christ Jesus. John was sent by God “as a witness\, to bear witness about the light\, that all might believe through him” (John 1:7). He baptizes with water in order to “make straight the way of the Lord\,” who shall redeem His people from their sins (John 1:23). That Lord Jesus “who comes after” John now stands among us and makes Himself known to us (John 1:26–27). He has been anointed by the Holy Spirit “to bring good news to the poor” and “to bind up the brokenhearted” (Isaiah 61:1). By the washing of the water with His Word and Spirit\, He clothes His Church with “the garments of salvation” and adorns her with His own righteousness “as a bride adorns herself with her jewels” (Is. 61:10). Therefore\, we “rejoice always” in the Lord\, “pray without ceasing” and “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:16–18). For “the God of peace\,” who has called you by the Gospel\, will surely “sanctify you completely\,” so that “your whole spirit and soul and body” will “be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thess. 5:23–24). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 40:1–8 (9–11)\nPsalm 85\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 church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/third-sunday-in-advent-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231216
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy - December 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on December 14–15\, 2023 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-meeting-december-2023/
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:20231210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday in Advent
DESCRIPTION:The Second Sunday in Advent will be commemorated on Sunday\, Dec. 10\, 2023. \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 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 B Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 40:1–11\nPsalm 85\n2 Peter 3:8–14\nMark 1:1–8\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\nPsalm 50:1–15\nRom. 15:4–13\nLuke 21:25–36\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Comes on the Last Day\nThe day on which our Lord returns will be a “great and awesome day” (Mal. 4:5). For He will come in a cloud with great power and glory. To the wicked and the proud\, it will be a Day of judgment that will “set them ablaze” (Mal. 4:1). The signs preceding this Day will bring them fear and fainting. But to those who believe\, who fear the name of the Lord\, this Day is one to look forward to and rejoice in: “. . . straighten up and raise your heads\, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:28). Christ our Redeemer is coming; the Sun of Righteousness will bring healing in His wings. Let us\, then\, give attention to the words of the Lord\, which do not pass away. Let us “through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures” (Rom. 15:4) be strengthened in our hope by the Holy Spirit and watch diligently for Jesus’ coming. Then\, by God’s grace\, we shall escape all these things that will come to pass and stand before the Son of Man. \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 church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/second-sunday-in-advent-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231204
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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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. 3\, 2023. \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 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 B Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 64:1–9\nPsalm 80:1–7\n1 Cor. 1:3–9\nMark 11:1–10 or Mark 13:24–37\n\nLectionary summary\nThe Lord Jesus Comes in Meekness and Humility to Save Us\nAlthough we pray that God “would rend the heavens and come down” (Isaiah 64:1)\, that He would take vengeance against our enemies\, we ourselves “have all become like one who is unclean\, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment” (Isaiah 64:6). We have continued in our sins for “a long time\, and shall we be saved?” (Is. 64:5). Yet\, the Lord does not punish us in anger. He comes in voluntary meekness and humility to save us by His grace. Just as He once came into Jerusalem to sacrifice Himself for us upon the cross (Mark 11:4–8)\, He still comes to His Church with the fruits of His Passion. By His ministry of the Gospel\, we are “enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge\,” and so He will “sustain you to the end” (1 Cor. 1:5\, 8). Although “heaven and earth will pass away\,” His words “will not pass away” (Mark 13:31). As He sends disciples to call us to Himself in the fellowship of His Church\, so will He “send out the angels” to gather us and all of His elect “from the ends of the earth” to Himself in heaven forever (Mark 13:27). \n\nOne-Year Series Lectionary\nScripture readings\n\nJer. 23:5–8\nPsalm 24\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 church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/first-sunday-in-advent-series-b-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Nov. 30-Dec. 1\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet Nov. 30-Dec. 1\, 2023\, 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-30-dec-1-2023/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Board for International Mission,Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - November 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Nov. 17-18\, 2023\, 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-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230427T194045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T175405Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Michigan March for Life
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Michigan March for Life is scheduled for Wednesday\, Nov. 8\, in the capital city of Lansing\, Mich. The rally begins at the capitol building at 11 a.m. Eastern time\, and the march begins at noon. Join members of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at the event to witness to the sanctity of life. \nAfter the march\, Hope Lutheran Church in nearby DeWitt\, Mich.\, will host a pro-life presentation. The public is invited. \nLearn more \nRegister
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2023-michigan-march-for-life/
LOCATION:Michigan State Capitol\, 100 N. Capitol Ave\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231109
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20231018T192616Z
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission - November 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday\, November 7\, and on Wednesday\, November 8\, 2023. \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-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230922T222942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T213324Z
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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 a 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 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\nRevelation 14:6–7\n\n\nRomans 3:19–2\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 a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/reformation-day-2023/2023-10-31/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year,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:20231001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20221001T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T181107Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation Month
DESCRIPTION:Congregations and school communities are encouraged to use the month of October to demonstrate appreciation not only for their pastors but for all workers in the parish and schools. \nThe Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod thanks God for the 14\,647 faithful church workers who serve in congregations and schools across our Synod. \nHere are some resources to show your gratitude and support for your pastors\, teachers\, church musicians\, deaconesses\, and other church workers. \nView resources \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-month/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Special Occasions
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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:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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/2023-09-29/2/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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/2023-09-29/1/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230720T151444Z
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SUMMARY:'Set Apart to Serve' Resource Launch Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:To kick off the next stage of its church work recruitment initiative\, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host an online Set Apart to Serve Resource Launch Town Hall on Wednesday\, Sept. 27\, from 1 to 2 p.m. Central time. The live town hall will also be recorded to watch at any time afterward. \nSAS is a collaborative effort across the Synod to support and encourage future church workers. The goal is to create an intentional culture of church worker formation in every LCMS congregation\, Lutheran school and camp. The Synod is developing resources and tools to help congregations foster this culture. \nDuring the past five and a half months\, SAS has been working with 36 congregations\, schools and camps that represent all 35 LCMS districts to pilot-test SAS resources and tools. \nFeedback from the pilot sites has helped the LCMS refine these resources\, and SAS is excited to share these effective tool kits with you. \nDuring the town hall\, the hosts will: \n\nProvide a brief overview of the SAS program;\n\n\nShare what was learned working with the pilot participants;\n\n\nIntroduce resources and tools to help congregations\, schools and camps with raising up the next generation of church workers; and\n\n\nProvide the next steps on how to make SAS work in your congregation.\n\nRegistration for the town hall is now open. Each congregation with a representative attending the town hall will receive a free welcome kit. \nThis town hall will be recorded and offered alongside the full collection of SAS resources. If you’re unable to attend the live event but intend to watch the recording\, please register as an attendee so your church or organization will be eligible to receive the free welcome kit. \nRegister now \n  \n\nJoin Zoom meeting\n\n\nMeeting ID: 896 7406 1102\n\n\nPasscode: 427217\n\n  \n\nLCMS Set Apart to Serve\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\n\n\n888-843-5267 (THE LCMS)\n\n\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/set-apart-to-serve-resource-launch-town-hall/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Set Apart to Serve":MAILTO:setapart2serve@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230806T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T155544Z
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SUMMARY:Installation of LCMS president\, vice-presidents\, secretary and board members
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will hold a service of installation for President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison\, six vice-presidents\, the LCMS secretary and several board members at 7 p.m. Friday\, Sept. 15\, at Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis. \nThe service\, which will be held in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus\, will follow the Order of Vespers. The public is invited\, and a brief reception will follow. \nPresident Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term in June. First-Vice President Rev. Peter Lange\, the five regional vice-presidents and Secretary Rev. Dr. John Sias were all re-elected during the 2023 LCMS Convention\, which was July 29–Aug. 3. \nNewly elected or re-elected members of the Synod’s Board of Directors\, Board for National Mission\, Board for International Mission\, and Commission on Theology and Church Relations\, will also be installed during the Sept. 15 service. \nIn addition\, board members will be installed for the Concordia University System\, LCMS Foundation\, Concordia Plans\, Lutheran Church Extension Fund\, Concordia Publishing House and Concordia Historical Institute. \nMore information will be shared as it is available. In the meantime\, questions may be directed to the LCMS Church Information Center at infocenter@lcms.org or 888-843-5267 (THE LCMS). \nWatch livestream
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/installation-of-lcms-president-vice-presidents-secretary-and-board-members/
LOCATION:Concordia Seminary\, St. Louis\, 801 Seminary Place\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Special Occasions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T203419Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors: September 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Sept. 14-16\, 2023\, 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-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:LCMS Board of Directors,Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Board of Directors":MAILTO:bod@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230916
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230922T045004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T183626Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – Sept. 14-15\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet Sept. 14-15\, 2023\, 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-sept-14-15-2023/
LOCATION:MO
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230909
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230405T140828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T140828Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy Meeting: September 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry (CCPM) is scheduled to meet on September 7–8\, 2023 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-meeting-september-2023/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry":MAILTO:infocenter@lcms.org
GEO:38.5605895;-90.4080025
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230908T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230524T184534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T212610Z
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SUMMARY:2023 LCMS Disaster Response Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 LCMS Disaster Response Conference — “Walking Together in Disaster Response” — will be held from 9 a.m. on Wednesday\, Sept. 6\, to 3 p.m. on Friday\, Sept. 8\, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis. \nDay 1\nThe first day of the conference is ONLY for LCMS District Disaster Response Coordinators (DDRCs) and Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) trainers.\n\nWednesday\, Sept. 6 — 9 a.m. registration to 5 p.m.\n\nThe first day of the conference includes training\, particularly on the establishment and operation of volunteer activities. \nDays 2 & 3\nThe second and third day of conference anyone with an interest in disaster response\, including DDRCs and LERT trainers.\n\nThursday\, Sept. 7 — 8 a.m. registration to banquet starting at 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nFriday\, Sept. 8 — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n\nThe sessions\, which will cover a variety of topics\, will include tabletop exercises\, case studies and practical breakouts. The conference schedule also includes chapel services\, on-site lunches and a banquet. \nView agenda \n\nSpecialized Spiritual Care Training Track\nIntroductory Series for Rostered Church Workers and Laity\nFor the first time\, we’re also offering a specialized track for those who are interested in providing spiritual care to various groups after disasters. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available. \n\nRegistration\nConference registration has closed.\n \n\nLodging\nAttendees are responsible for their own lodging. \nHotel rooms are available at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel for the nights of Sept. 5\, Sept. 6\, and Sept. 7 at a discounted room rate of $85 per night (plus applicable taxes). The discounted rate is subject to availability. \nEach room includes breakfast\, Wi-Fi\, self-parking\, and shuttle service to/from the Hilton and the International Center is also included. A fitness center and on-site restaurant are also available. \nHotel booking information will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\nQuestions?\nContact LCMS Disaster Response at disaster@lcms.org with any questions. \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2023-lcms-disaster-response-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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
GEO:38.5605895;-90.4080025
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SUMMARY:LCEF luncheon with author Timothy Goeglein and Concordia University presidents
DESCRIPTION:Please sign up to join Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) and author Timothy S. Goeglein for a free luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday\, July 31\, at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee during the LCMS 2023 Convention. \nGoeglein will speak on his newly released book: Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story. \nFollowing Geoglein’s presentation\, LCEF president and CEO Bart Day will a lead panel discussion that will include several Concordia University presidents reflecting on the book. Other topics include the role of higher education in addressing these issues and\, specifically\, how our universities afford The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod a unique opportunity to engage students. \nThis luncheon will be limited to 150 attendees. Each attendee will receive a free signed copy of the book. Please join us for this special event. \nRegister now \n\nAbout Goeglein and his new book\, Toward a More Perfect Union\nTim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. Formerly\, he served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and as a deputy director of the White House Office of Public Liaison. He was the President’s principal outreach contact for conservative and faith-based groups. \nHis new book — Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story — was published on Jan. 11\, 2023. \nBook description\nIt has become evident that over the past 70 years\, Americans have become increasingly ignorant of our nation’s founding principles. Civic education and American history have either not been taught or deliberately mistaught throughout our nation’s public — and in numerous cases\, even our private — education system. \nThis lack of education or misinformation has placed our nation in great peril\, and we are seeing the consequences unfold daily in our corporate boardrooms\, halls of power and streets. This book is a prescription for returning our nation to a healthy culture. \nWhat others are saying\n“To be sure\, Goeglein is intellectually honest and affords a fair and honest account of America’s shortcomings. But instead of using past wrongs as a weapon\, Goeglein urges us to use them as a tool to better understand ourselves so that we can avoid repeating past mistakes.” — The Daily Caller \n“Toward a More Perfect Union is not just another book that ought to be read\, but a call to action that must not be ignored.” — Lee Edwards
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcef-luncheon-milwaukee-july-31-2023/
LOCATION:Baird Center: Milwaukee\, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lutheran Church Extension Fund":MAILTO:https://lcef.org/contact-us
GEO:43.0397613;-87.9174899
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
CREATED:20230525T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T163741Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS LifeFest - Milwaukee
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will host LifeFest on Sunday\, June 25\, at the Hyatt Place hotel in downtown Milwaukee to celebrate life and remember the many lives lost to abortion in the United States. \nJoin LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison and other fellow Lutherans at the event\, which occurs a day after the one-year anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization\, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 24\, 2022\, that overturned Roe v. Wade. \nLifeFest will take place immediately following the closing worship service of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League convention in Milwaukee. The event will feature live music as well as refreshments and light snacks. \nLifeFest is free to attend\, but registration is required and space is limited. \nRSVP now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-lifefest-milwaukee/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Milwaukee\, 333 W. Kilbourn Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:43.0408791;-87.9150436
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:Presentation of the Augsburg Confession commemoration
DESCRIPTION:On June 25\, 1530\, the Augsburg Confession was presented by theologian Philipp Melanchthon\, who spoke on behalf of German rulers and free cities\, to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg. \nMelanchthon\, a vital member of the Protestant Reformation along with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther\, wrote and compiled the Augsburg Confession. Luther was an outlaw under imperial law and was unable to travel to Augsburg\, but he reviewed the articles before Melanchthon read the confession in the presence of the Emperor. \nEmperor Charles V invited the Lutheran princes and theologians to attend a meeting of government leaders at Augsburg. He wanted to discuss how the religious controversy in his empire could be settled so German Lutheran princes would join the imperial forces to keep the Turks out of Europe. \nThe Augsburg Confession is composed of several documents that already existed but were combined by Melanchthon to give a clear but conciliatory summary of the teachings and practices of the Lutheran pastors and congregations. To this day\, the Augsburg Confession is the primary explanation of the Lutheran faith and is one of the most important documents of the Reformation. \n\nWorship resources to commemorate the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession\nLCMS Worship provides propers to commemorate the Presentation of the Augsburg Confession on or around June 25. Suggested resources included an Introit\, Collect of the Day\, Old Testament Reading\, Psalm\, Epistle\, Verse\, Holy Gospel\, Hymn of the Day\, and Preface. \nA lectionary summary is also available to include in worship service bulletins. \nDownload propers \nDownload lectionary summary \n\nRelated resources\n\nRead the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nDownload the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nThe Presentation of the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nSources of the Augsburg Confession\n\n\nHistory of the Protestant Reformation\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/augsburg-confession-commemoration/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:LWML 40th Biennial Convention
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for the 40th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League\, which will be held June 22-25 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee\, Wis. The LCMS women’s auxiliary is also known as LWML—Lutheran Women in Mission. \nThe convention theme is “Celebrate the Lord of the Nations\,” which is based on Psalm 33:12-13: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord\, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man.” \nVisit lwml.org/2023-convention for more information\, including online registration and hotel details. \nLearn more
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lwml-40th-biennial-convention/
LOCATION:Baird Center: Milwaukee\, 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conventions,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:Trinity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Sunday will be celebrated on Sunday\, June 4\, 2023. \nTo 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. \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\nConfessing the Holy Trinity\nThe 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. \n“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.” \n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Text (Lutheran Service Book p. 319)\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Spoken responsive version\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Sung version\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — Sung responsive version\n\n\nThe Athanasian Creed — With hymn verses\n\nSource: 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. \n\nLiturgical colors for Trinity Sunday\nThe 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. \n\nThree-Year Series A\nScripture readings\n\nGenesis 1:1—2:4a\n\n\nActs 2:14a\, 22–3\n\n\nMatthew 28:16–20\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Triune God Recreates Us in the Image and Likeness of Christ Jesus\nThe 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). \n\nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nIsaiah 6:1–7\n\n\nRomans 11:33–36\n\n\nJohn 3:1–15 (16–17)\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Trinity Reveals Himself to Sinners\nWhen 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). \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/trinity-sunday/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year,Featured Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nThe 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. \nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\nRegister now \n\nSchedule\nWednesday\, May 31\n\n10 a.m. — Matins\n\n\n10:30 a.m. — Welcome\n\n\n10:40 a.m. — “The Wittenberg Mind” with Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss\n\n\n11:30 a.m. — Sext (Midday prayer at the sixth hour)\n\n\n11:45 a.m. — Lunch\n\n\n1 p.m. — “An Appeal for Apologetics” with Dr. Adam Francisco\n\n\n2 p.m. — Break\n\n\n2:15 p.m. — “State of LCMS U” with Rev. Michael Meyer\n\n\n2:45 p.m. — Breakout sessions:\n\nA — “Intentional Friendships with International Students Open Doors for Spiritual Conversations” with ministry catalyst for International Student Ministry Inc.\, Sue Hasselbring\n\n\nB — “Zoomer Rumors: What Do Kids Today Actually Care About” with University Lutheran Chapel’s campus ministry vicar\, Samuel Smith\n\n\nC — “Using Hymnody to Teach the Faith” with Rev. Mark Preus\n\n\n\n\n3:45 p.m. — Break\n\n\n4:15 p.m. — “Preventing the Pitfalls of Politicization” with Rev. Eric Andrae\n\n\n5:15 p.m. — Vespers\n\n\n5:30 p.m. — Dinner banquet\n\n\n7:30 p.m. — Gemutlichkeit at Luther House\n\nThursday\, June 1\n\nBreakfast — On your own at hotel\n\n\n10:15 a.m. — Terce (Prayer at the third hour)\n\n\n10:15 a.m. — “Muslim Views on Christianity” with Dr. Adam Francisco\n\n\n11:30 a.m. — Sext (Midday prayer at the sixth hour)\n\n\n11:45 a.m. — Lunch\n\n\n1:15 p.m. — “Christian Literature — Christian Literature?”\n\n\n2:15 p.m. — Break\n\n\n2:45 p.m. — Roundtable / Sharing Ideas\n\n\n4 p.m. — Itinerarium\n\n(All times Central) \nDownload schedule and speaker information \nRegister now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2023/
LOCATION:University Lutheran Chapel\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 316 10th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Campus Ministry":MAILTO:lcmsu@lcms.org
GEO:44.9821537;-93.2413739
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTSTAMP:20260403T171427
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SUMMARY:Pentecost
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday\, May 28\, 2023. \nTo 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. \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\n  \nWhat is Pentecost?\nThe 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. \n\n  \nBulletin inserts\nKids in the Divine Service — Pentecost \n\nEnglish\n\n\nSpanish\n\n\n  \nLiturgical colors for Pentecost\nThe 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. \n\n  \nThree-Year Series A\nScripture readings\n\nNumbers 11:24–30\n\n\nActs 2:1–21\n\n\nJohn 7:37–39\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Risen Lord Jesus Pours Out the Holy Spirit\nThe 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). \n\n  \nOne-Year Series\nScripture readings\n\nGenesis 11:1–9\n\n\nActs 2:1–21\n\n\nJohn 14:23–31\n\n  \nLectionary summary\nThe Holy Spirit Gives Peace\nFollowing 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). \n\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/pentecost-series-a-and-one-year-series/
LOCATION:MO
CATEGORIES:Church Year,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Sunday - 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt’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. \n\nArmed 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.\n\nMemorial Day weekend — Sunday\, May 28\, 2023\n\nIndependence Day weekend — Sunday\, July 2\, 2023\n\nVeterans Day — Nov. 11\, 2023; can be observed on the preceding or following Sunday.\n\nAny Sunday of your choice\n\nTo help congregations plan their commemorations\, the LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces offers free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction Letter\n\nSermon Resource\n\nBulletin Inserts: General (Color)\n\nBulletin Inserts: General (Black-and-White)\n\nBulletin Inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail\n\n\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/armed-forces-sunday-2023/
LOCATION:MO
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:20230517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors: May 2023 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May 17-19\, 2023\, 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-may-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:MO
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:20230511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230513
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Colloquy Meeting: May 2023
DESCRIPTION: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. \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-meeting-may-2023/
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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