Events
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Church Worker Appreciation – Director of Christian Education
On June 26, 2026, we continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for directors of Christian education (DCEs), one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry.
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LCMS National Convention – 2026
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is July 18-23, 2026, in downtown Phoenix.
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Concordia Plan Services lunch-and-learns
Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz. 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesConcordia Plans will host six lunch-and-learns July 19-21 during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix.
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Lutheran Church Extension Fund lunch-and-learn — ‘Strengthening and Sustaining Small(ish) Churches: The Basics and Beyond’
Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz. 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesDuring the 2026 LCMS Convention, Lutheran Church Extension Fund will host a free luncheon to highlight the eight key traits of a self-sustaining congregation in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.
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Alliance Defending Freedom lunch-and-learn — ‘Your Ministry in the Public Square: Understanding Your Rights and Limitations’
Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz. 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesDuring the 2026 LCMS Convention, Alliance Defending Freedom will host a free luncheon to guide church and school leaders on how to engage in issues that affect public life within their legal rights and limitations.
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Lutheran Center for Religious Liberty lunch-and-learn — ‘Church in the Public Square’
Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz. 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesDuring the 2026 LCMS Convention, Focus on the Family's Timothy Goeglein and LCRL's Dr. Gregory Seltz and Rev. Mark Frith will discuss issues concerning religious liberty, life, marriage, and education.
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Lutheran Braille Workers lunch-and-learn — ‘Dining in the Dark’
Phoenix Convention Center: Phoenix, Ariz. 100 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesWhat would it be like to share a meal without sight? Join this unique opportunity to experience the daily realities of visual impairment while enjoying a complimentary box lunch.
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‘All Nations Sing’ workshop — Los Angeles area
Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church 902 S. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesThe event is a pre‑convention workshop of the VIII National Hispanic Convention. It is also being offered in celebration of 100 years of Hispanic Ministry in the United States.
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FORO — South Africa
LCMS missionaries and partners will discuss strategies to make disciples of all nations, address community needs, emphasize mutual listening, and encourage shared decision-making.
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National Mission webinar
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the work of the LCMS across North America as together we bring the love of Christ to those in our neighborhoods and communities.
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FORO — Dominican Republic
LCMS missionaries and partners will discuss strategies to make disciples of all nations, address community needs, emphasize mutual listening, and encourage shared decision-making.
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LCMS Board of Directors – September 2026 meeting
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Sep. 17-18, 2026, in St. Louis.