The Annunciation commemorates the visit of the angel Gabriel to the blessed Virgin Mary, announcing that the eternal Son of God would take up human flesh in her womb and, in accordance with Isaiah’s prophecy, be born of a virgin.
Ash Wednesday, which will be commemorated on Feb. 14, is the beginning of Lent and, if Sundays are omitted, is 40 days before Easter.
In the One-Year Lectionary, Transfiguration is followed by three Sundays of preparation and instruction from Jesus before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
The conference, which is being hosted by National Mission together with DOXOLOGY, will be held April 15–16, 2024, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod International Center in St. Louis.
In the Three-Year Lectionary, the Feast of the Transfiguration is observed on the last Sunday in Epiphany and is only three days before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
The 2024 LCMS Disaster Response and Training Conference will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, through Friday, Sept. 20, at The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod's International Center in St. Louis.
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.
The Kansas March for Life is Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Topeka.
The 2024 Illinois March for Life is Wednesday, April 17th in Springfield, IL.
Those currently serving in Specialized Care contexts and those interested in learning more about this ministry are welcome to attend either in-person or online.
The LCMS Office of National Mission will host two online training sessions for LCMS congregations and districts interested in applying for a Million Dollar Life Match grant.