Church Worker Appreciation Month 2026 – 2027

October 1

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October 31

Our church workers dedicate themselves, day in and day out, to serving their church and school communities. That means it’s always the right time to show them our appreciation.
To help the church be intentional in showing that appreciation, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) has set aside the month of October and other special days throughout the year to highlight different kinds of church workers and their service. You are encouraged to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ across the LCMS in using these opportunities to show appreciation to our church workers, who serve us in a multitude of ways as they preach, teach and care for God’s people in body and soul.

Oct. 11 — Pastor Appreciation

Oct. 25 — Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation

April 25 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation

May 3–7 — Teacher Appreciation

June 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation

The LCMS offers suggestions and resources to show your gratitude and support for church workers.
View resources

LCMS Worker Wellness

lcms.org/worker-wellness
workerwellness@lcms.org

Set Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative

lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve
setapart2serve@lcms.org

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Start:

October 1

End:

October 31

Series:

Church Worker Appreciation 2026 – 2027

Event Categories: Special Events, Special Occasions
Event Tags:Church Worker Appreciation, Church Worker Appreciation Month

Organizer

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Phone

888-843-5267

Email

help@lcms.org

Website

View Organizer Website

Related Events

Installation of LCMS president, vice-presidents, secretary and board members

September 18 | 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Church Worker Appreciation – Pastor – 2026

October 11

Church Worker Appreciation — Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, Director of Church Ministries — 2026

October 25