Volunteer Appreciation
During the month of April, we thank God for our volunteers, who serve tirelessly in a variety of ways in our LCMS schools and congregations.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent and, if Sundays are omitted, is 40 days before Easter.
Feast of the Transfiguration (Three-Year Series A)
In the Three-Year Lectionary, the Feast of the Transfiguration is observed on the last Sunday in Epiphany and is three days before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.
Trinity Sunday
The Church continues to confess the confident truth that the Triune God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — has given himself for our salvation.
Festival of Scripture & The Arts — ‘Song of All Songs’
This weekend festival at Concordia University of Chicago will feature the world premiere of CUC music faculty member Jonathan Stahlke's "Song of All Songs," a 45-minute piece that takes the whole text of Song of Songs as its basis.
Armed Forces Day – 2026
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.
Lutherans join other pro-life advocates in the 2024 Arizona March for Life on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Phoenix. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
2026 March on the Arch in St. Louis
The annual March on the Arch is Saturday, April 25 in St. Louis.
Mercy Ministries Webinar
Participants will get a front-row seat to see how God is caring for His people through LCMS disaster response efforts; family, life and health ministries; church worker wellness; and more.
2026 Life March in St. Paul, Minn.
There is a life march at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul, January 22, at 12:00pm and with a program following on the Capitol steps.
2026 Illinois Pro-Life March in Springfield
The 2026 Illinois Pro-Life March is Thursday, March 19 in Springfield. The rally begins at 1:00pm and the march at 2:00pm.
2026 Connecticut March for Life in Hartford
The 2026 Connecticut March for Life is Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The rally begins at the Capitol at 11:30pm and the march begins at 12:30pm. Additional information will be posted here soon!
Lutherans join other pro-life advocates in the 2024 Arizona March for Life on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Phoenix. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
2026 Life Magnified and Texas Rally for Life in Austin
Join Lutherans from around Texas on Saturday, January 24, 2026, for a Matins prayer service and Bible study from 9:00am to 11:00am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Austin.