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SUMMARY:Volunteer Appreciation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese roles are too numerous and varied to list them all\, but they might include elders\, council/board members\, altar guild members\, greeters\, ushers\, acolytes\, volunteer musicians\, Sunday school/vacation Bible school teachers\, property/landscape volunteers\, office volunteers and more. All of these faithful individuals are integral to the mission in the places they serve\, and we give thanks to God for them. \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\n  \nSet Apart to Serve — LCMS church work recruitment initiative\n\nlcms.org/set-apart-to-serve\nsetapart2serve@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/volunteer-appreciation/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Occasions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:Good Friday
DESCRIPTION:Good Friday will be commemorated on Friday\, April 3\, 2026. \n\n\n\nOn this day\, we remember when Jesus\, the Lamb of God\, was led to the slaughter of His cross as the Sacrifice of Atonement for the sin of the world. \n\n\n\nTo attend a Good Friday 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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiturgical color for Good Friday\n\n\n\nThe altar will be adorned with black. The calendar calls for its use only twice — Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. There’s no mistaking the message that this sober color gives. Black is the absence of light. Good Friday\, or Black Friday in combination with Ash Wednesday\, calls for sober reflection on the cost of our redemption. \n\n\n\nWithout Christ’s sacrifice on the day the sky turned dark and hid the light of the sun\, there would be no bright Light of Christ to live in\, nor new life in Christ to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series A\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah 52:13-53:12\n\n\n\nPsalm 22 or Psalm 31\n\n\n\nHebrews 4:14-16; 5:7–9\n\n\n\nJohn 18:1-19:42 or John 19:17-30\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nBehold the Lamb of God\, Who Takes Away the Sin of the World\n\n\n\nJesus\, the Lamb of God\, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the Sacrifice of Atonement for the sin of the world. “Despised and rejected by men\, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Is. 53:3)\, He is the righteous Servant who justifies many by His innocent suffering and death. He bears our griefs and sorrows; He is wounded for our transgressions; He is crushed for our iniquities; He suffers our chastisement; “and with his wounds we are healed” (Is. 53:4–5). As the Son of God\, He fulfills the Law for us in human flesh\, and so fulfills the Scriptures (John 19:7\, 24). In perfect faith and faithfulness\, He shares all our weaknesses and temptations\, “yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). As our merciful High Priest\, He brings us to the Father in peace\, “makes intercession for the transgressors” (Is. 53:12)\, and joins our prayers to His own\, so that we are heard “because of his reverence” (Heb. 5:7). From His cross\, He gives us His Spirit (John 19:30)\, washes us with water from His side\, and covers us with His blood (John 19:34). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah 52:13–53:12\n\n\n\nPsalm 22 or Psalm 31\n\n\n\n2 Corinthians 5:14-21\n\n\n\nJohn 18:1–19:42\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nBehold the Lamb of God\, Who Takes Away the Sin of the World\n\n\n\nJesus\, the Lamb of God\, is led to the slaughter of His cross as the sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the world. “Despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows\, and acquainted with grief” (Is. 53:3)\, He is the righteous Servant who justifies many by His innocent suffering and death. He bears our griefs and carries our sorrows; He is wounded for our transgressions; He is crushed for our iniquities; He suffers our chastisement\, so that “with His stripes we are healed” (Is. 53:4–5). As the Son of God\, He fulfills the Law for us in human flesh\, and so fulfills the Scriptures (John 19:7\, 24). For in Christ\, “God was reconciling the whole world to Himself\, not counting their trespasses against them” (2 Cor. 5:19). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/good-friday-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260405T000000
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SUMMARY:Easter
DESCRIPTION:Easter — the Resurrection of Our Lord — will be celebrated on Sunday\, April 5\, 2026. \n\n\n\nBy the shed blood of Christ\, eternal death has passed over us\, and now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! \n\n\n\nTo attend an Easter 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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiturgical colors for Easter\n\n\n\nThe altar will be adorned with white\, which is the color of purity and completeness and the color for all major feasts of Christ. The theme for the “great fifty days” of Easter is supported by the use of white. 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\n\n\nGold may also be used for Easter Sunday and major feasts of Christ. Gold represents value and worth. The golden festival of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the event that gives our lives meaning and worth. He is worthy of our praise as we adorn his altar with the color of splendor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThree-Year Series A\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nActs 10:34–43 or Jeremiah 31:1–6\n\n\n\nPsalm 16\n\n\n\nColossians 3:1–4\n\n\n\nMatthew 28:1–10\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nThe Victory of Christ Crucified Is Given to You in the Preaching of His Resurrection\n\n\n\nEvery Sunday is the Lord’s day\, the day of His resurrection\, “after the Sabbath\, toward the dawn of the first day of the week” (Matt. 28:1). In the Divine Service\, the Church enters upon the eternal “eighth day.” The Lord Jesus\, “who was crucified\,” who “has risen\, as he said” (Matt. 28:5–6)\, is the firstborn from the dead and the firstfruits of the new creation. Because “you have died” with Him in Holy Baptism\, “you have been raised with Christ” and “your life is hidden with Christ in God” (Col. 3:1\, 3). The Lord Jesus has become our God\, as surely as He is “the God of all the clans of Israel\,” and we now belong to His people (Jer. 31:1). In this\, He “shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34)\, but “everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name” (Acts 10:43). As “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power” and “raised him on the third day\,” He also raises us up and pours out His Spirit upon us through the Gospel (Acts 10:38\, 40). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOne-Year Series\n\n\n\nScripture readings\n\n\n\n\nJob 19:23–27\n\n\n\nPsalm 118:15-29\n\n\n\n1 Corinthians 5:6–8 or 1 Corinthians 15:51–57\n\n\n\nMark 16:1–8\n\n\n\n\nLectionary summary\n\n\n\nChrist’s Resurrection Means That We Will One Day Be Raised\n\n\n\n“Christ\, our Passover lamb\, has been sacrificed” (1 Cor. 5:7). By the shed blood of Christ\, the Lamb of God\, eternal death has passed over us. Now we pass with Christ through death into life everlasting. For Christ the crucified One is risen! The stone has been rolled away from the tomb\, revealing that the tomb could not hold Him (Mark 16:1–8). Now our Redeemer lives eternally to save us from sin and Satan and the grave\, and we can live in the sure hope of our own bodily resurrection with Christ. “After my skin has been thus destroyed\, yet in my flesh I shall see God” (Job 19:26). Feasting on the living Christ\, who is our meat and drink indeed\, we boldly say: “O death\, where is your victory? O death\, where is your sting? . . . But thanks be to God\, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 15:54–55\, 57). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS Worship\n\n\n\n\nlcms.org/worship\n\n\n\nWorship planning resources\n\n\n\nSubscribe to monthly resources email\n\n\n\n\n\nFind a church near me
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/easter-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
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SUMMARY:FORO — Eritrea
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Eritrea on April 7-10\, 2026\, in Nairobi\, Kenya. The gathering includes the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eritrea. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Shauen Trump\, Regional Director for Africa\nLCMS International Mission \nshauen.trump@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-eritrea-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:FORO — Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Rwanda on April 13-18\, 2026. The gathering includes Lutheran Mission in Africa–Synod of a Thousand Hills. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Shauen Trump\, Regional Director for Africa\nLCMS International Mission \nshauen.trump@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-rwanda-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260417T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260417T235900
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SUMMARY:2026 Colorado March for Life in Denver
DESCRIPTION:The Colorado March for Life will take place on Friday\, April 17\, 2026. The Rally will begin at 11:00 a.m.\, with the March following at noon. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-colorado-march-for-life-in-denver/
LOCATION:Colorado State Capitol\, 200 E. Colfax Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a webinar titled “Life on the Field: A Missionary Spouse Perspective” from 9 to 10 a.m. Central time on Saturday\, April 18. \n\n\n\nMissionary service is a calling that involves the whole family. For those who may be contemplating missionary service\, there are many important questions that deserve thoughtful\, honest conversation. \n\n\n\nThis Zoom webinar will offer a candid\, behind-the-scenes look at life on the international mission field from the perspective of LCMS missionary spouses. Through a panel discussion with current and formerly deployed spouses\, participants will hear firsthand insights into topics such as safety\, medical care\, housing\, children’s education\, finances and raising a family in another culture.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to learn how God equips and cares for missionary families as they serve around the world. \n\n\n\nCan’t make it live? Register for the webinar\, and you’ll receive a recording of the event to watch at your convenience. Participants who attend live may submit questions during the event. \n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\n\nDeaconess Clarion Fritsche\, manager of Mobilization and Training\, LCMS Office of International Mission\n\n\n\nRebecca Krey\, missionary spouse\, Santiago\, Dominican Republic\n\n\n\nJennifer Preus\, missionary spouse\, Brasov\, Romania\n\n\n\nKrista Trump\, missionary spouse\, Nairobi\, Kenya\n\n\n\nJustin Logston\, missionary spouse\, Santiago\, Dominican Republic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLCMS International Mission\n\n\n\n\ninternational.lcms.org\n\n\n\n\n\n888-843-5267
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/life-on-the-field-a-missionary-spouse-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:2026 Virginia March for Life in Richmond
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia March for Life is Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life. More details will come. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-virginia-march-for-life-in-richmond/
LOCATION:Richmond\, Virginia\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:FORO — Mexico
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Mexico on April 22-23\, 2026\, in Mexico City. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Dr. Arthur Rickman\, LCMS Missionary \narthur.rickman@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-mexico-city-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:FORO — Spain
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Spain from April 23–29\, 2026\, in Madrid. The gathering includes the Spanish Evangelical Lutheran Church (Iglesia Evangélica Luterana Española). \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples and address community needs\, emphasizing mutual listening and shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContacts\nBenjamin Helge\, LCMS Missionary \nbenjamin.helge@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-spain-april-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Eurasia,FOROs,International Mission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20260112T221741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221741Z
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SUMMARY:2026 March on the Arch in St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:The annual March on the Arch is Saturday\, April 25 in St. Louis. \nThere will be sponsor tables\, including LCMS Life Ministry\, with information and resources.  The rally begins at 11:00am at Aloe Plaza (across from Union Station\, 20th and Market Street). \nThe march begins at 12:00pm and ends at the Gateway Arch (the distance is just over a mile). Light refreshments will be provided for participants at the Arch grounds. Join other Lutherans for this event and witness to the sanctity of life. \nInformation on parking garages and metro stations can be found here\, but there is ample street parking as well. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-march-on-the-arch-in-st-louis/
LOCATION:Aloe Plaza\, St. Louis\, MO\, 20\, S 20th St\,\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.630045;-90.20832
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20250916T202149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190754Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Director of Parish Music
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \n\nOct. 12 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nOn April 26\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation observances by thanking God for directors of parish music\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\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-director-of-parish-music-2025/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20260326T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T162455Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Midwest March for Life in Jefferson City\, Missouri 
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest March for Life in Jefferson City\, Missouri will take place on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026. The Rally will begin at 10:00 a.m.\, with the March following at 11:30 a.m. Register now to witness to the sanctity of life. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/2026-midwest-march-for-life-in-jefferson-city-mo/
LOCATION:Missouri State Capitol\, 201 W Capitol Ave\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pro-life events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Life Ministry":MAILTO:lifeministry@lcms.org
GEO:38.5792994;-92.172829
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Missouri State Capitol 201 W Capitol Ave Jefferson City MO 65101 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=201 W Capitol Ave:geo:-92.172829,38.5792994
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20230922T184030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T184030Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board for International Mission meeting – April 30-May 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for International Mission is scheduled to meet on April 30 and May 1\, 2026\, 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/lcms-board-for-international-mission-meeting-april-30-may-1-2026/
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:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20251119T175841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T175841Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Peru
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Peru on May 1-3\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-peru-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20250916T204316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T211123Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Teacher
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \n\nOct. 12 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nJune 26 — Director of Christian Education Appreciation\n\nDuring the week of May 4–8\, we continue our year of church worker appreciation by thanking God for school teachers\, one of the seven commissioned (auxiliary) offices that support the work of the Holy Ministry. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\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-teacher-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20231023T194107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T194107Z
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SUMMARY:Board for National Mission - May 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS Board for National Mission is scheduled to meet on Thursday\, May 7\, and on Friday\, May 8\, 2026. \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-may-2026-meeting/
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:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20251119T201801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T201801Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Uruguay
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Uruguay on May 15-17\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. James Sharp\, LCMS Missionary \njames.sharp@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-uruguay-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20260114T180545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T181753Z
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SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Armed Forces Day is on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\, and congregations of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod may commemorate the holiday during weekend worship services. \nThe LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces encourages congregations to give thanks to God for our nation’s military veterans\, service personnel\, chaplains and families who have faithfully answered the call to serve. \nLCMS congregations may plan their commemorations with the help of free resources\, including: \n\nIntroduction letter\n\n\nSermon by Chaplain (Major) Bobby Niemtschk\, U. S. Army\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Color)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: General (Black-and-White)\n\n\nBulletin inserts: Responsive Prayer and Ministry-By-Mail\n\n\nOther 2026 celebrations\n\nMemorial Day is Monday\, May 25\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, May 24.\n\n\nIndependence Day is Saturday\, July 4\, and may be commemorated on Sunday\, July 5.\n\n\nVeterans Day is Wednesday\, Nov. 11\, and may be commemorated the preceding or following weekend.\n\n\nAny Saturday and/or Sunday of your choice.\n\nFor more information and resources\, visit lcms.org/armedforces.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/armed-forces-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Special Events,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:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20231020T194642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195310Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - May 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on May. 22-23\, 2026\, 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-2026-meeting/
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:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20260127T235229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T235229Z
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SUMMARY:Trinity Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Trinity Sunday will be commemorated on Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, as the Church continues to confess the confident truth that the Triune God — Father\, Son\, and Holy Spirit — has given himself for our salvation. \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 fifth 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\nGen. 1:1–2:4a\n\n\nPsalm 8\n\n\nActs 2:14a\, 22–36\n\n\nMatt. 28:16–20\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\nPsalm 29\n\n\nRomans 11:33–36\n\n\nJohn 3:1–15 (16–17)\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-series-a-and-one-year-series/
CATEGORIES:Church Year
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Worship":MAILTO:worship@lcms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20260305T204325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T222154Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The LCMS U Campus Ministry Staff Conference will be held Thursday\, June 4\, through Friday\, June 5\, 2026\, in Lawrence\, Kan. \n\n\n\nUnder the theme “From Generation to Generation\,” the conference will feature plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions. \n\n\n\nThis conference is for pastors\, DCEs\, deaconesses and others who are leading campus ministries in the LCMS. Its purpose is to: \n\n\n\n\nFacilitate networking among campus ministry leaders;\n\n\n\nFacilitate sharing of ideas; and\n\n\n\nProvide theological education and discussion\, including plenary presentations\, breakout sessions and a panel discussion.\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is free. Attendees will receive a complimentary single-occupancy hotel room on June 4 on a first-come\, first-served basis. Lunch and dinner on June 4 plus lunch on June 5 are also included at no charge. \n\n\n\nMore information\, including speaker and session information\, will be available once finalized. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView conference schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister online
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-u-campus-ministry-staff-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS Campus Ministry":MAILTO:lcmsu@lcms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20260303T220424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T213515Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee Listening Sessions — West-Southwest Region
DESCRIPTION:The Pastoral Formation Committee (PFC) is excited to be hosting Listening Sessions in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) West-Southwest Region on June 13 and June 15. Our hope is to engage in a fruitful discussion about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry. \n\n\n\nThe panel will include the two seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) and the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, executive director of LCMS Pastoral Education. \n\n\n\nWe are hoping for a healthy conversation as we answer questions and share insights and information. To that end\, we are grateful to you for sharing information about the session with your congregation. District staff\, pastors\, commissioned workers and laity are invited to attend. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nLCMS West-Southwest Region \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church\, Scottsdale\, Ariz.\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 15\, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Christ the King Lutheran Church\, Kingwood\, Texas\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Insert\n\n\n\n\nLCMS West-Southwest Region — June 13 and June 15\n\n\n\n\nBulletin Blurb\n\n\n\nShare in your Sunday Bulletin: \n\n\n\nHave questions about how the LCMS is forming faithful pastors to meet the current and future demands of the holy ministry? Come and talk to the LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee\, which includes the two seminary presidents\, at the Listening Session hosted at [Congregation] on [Day\, Date\, Time]. \n\n\n\nSocial Media\n\n\n\nShare this graphic and the below caption on your congregation’s social media: \n\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will soon hold two Listening Sessions in the LCMS [Region]\, sharing information and insights about forming faithful pastors to meet the present and future needs of the LCMS. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and join the discussion with both seminary presidents — the Rev. Dr. Jon Bruss (Fort Wayne) and the Rev. Dr. Thomas Egger (St. Louis) — along with the Rev. Dan Galchutt\, LCMS interim chief mission officer\, and the Rev. Dr. James Baneck\, LCMS executive director of Pastoral Education. We’re looking forward to a fruitful discussion! \n\n\n\nThe Listening Sessions will take place: \n\n\n\n[List the relevant information from above on the session(s) nearest you] \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload graphic\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPastoral Formation Listening Sessions\n\n\n\nThe LCMS Pastoral Formation Committee will be hosting Listening Sessions in all five LCMS Regions. The East-Southeast Region sessions will be March 26 and 27. Dates and details for listening sessions in the LCMS Central\, Great Plains and Great Lakes Regions are coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nView schedule
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/pastoral-formation-committee-listening-sessions-west-southwest-region/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Pastoral Formation Listening Sessions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20251104T231820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T043302Z
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SUMMARY:YouthLead Servant Event — June 2026
DESCRIPTION:LCMS Youth Ministry will host its inaugural YouthLead Servant Event from Sunday\, June 14\, to Friday\, June 19\, 2026 at Camp Lutherhaven in Albion\, Ind. \nThe gathering blends a week-long servant event and our YouthLead training. Part of each day will serve the Burmese Mission Outreach’s Party in the Park\, which shares Christ’s love through fun and fellowship with Burmese refugees in Fort Wayne\, Ind. \nThe remainder of each day will be for large- and small-group time to cultivate Christian leadership skills\, including communication development\, writing and leading a devotion\, and more. \nWho can attend Youthlead?\nAny high school youth who is an active member of an LCMS congregation and desires to be a leader along with adults who desire to mentor young leaders. \nHow much does it cost?\nRegistration is $300\, which includes food and housing during the training\, supplies\, and a T-shirt. Some of the cost of this training is graciously provided by a grant from the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. \nParticipants will have to provide their own transportation to and from Camp Lutherhaven. \nIf you would like to bring a group of more than four youth and two adults\, please contact julianna.shults@lcms.org before you register. \nWhat are the accommodations?\nHousing will be in Camp Lutherhaven’s Daniel Retreat Center with men and women staying on separate sides of the cabin. \nParticipants should bring towels\, sleeping bags\, pillows\, and other bedding as everyone will be staying on bunk beds. \nMeals and snacks will be provided through Camp Lutherhaven and Burmese Mission Outreach. \n\nDownload flyer \nRegister \n\nLCMS Youth Ministry\n\nlcms.org/youth\n\n\nyouth.ministry@lcms.org\n\n\n888-843-5267\n\n\nfacebook.com/LCMSyouth\n\n\nfacebook.com/lcmsgathering\n\n\ntwitter.com/LCMSyouth
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/youthlead-servant-event-june-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Lutheranhaven: Albion\, Ind.\, 1596 S 150 W\, Albion\, IN\, 46701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,Featured Events,Youth Ministry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:Festival of Scripture & The Arts — 'Song of All Songs'
DESCRIPTION:Concordia University Chicago (CUC) will host a Festival of Scripture & The Arts on its campus in suburban River Forest\, Ill.\, on June 20–21. \nThe weekend will include a set of lectures and presentations on the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) by LCMS authors Rev. Dr. Andrew Steinmann\, Dr. Paul Raabe and Rev. Dr. Joel C. Elowsky\, who are published in the forthcoming book Interpreting the Song of Songs: Reception History from Qumran to the Modern Era (Baker Academic\, September 2026). \nProfessional recitations of the Song of Songs by members of the theater department\, poetry on themes of the Song of Songs by students and faculty of CUC\, and commissioned artwork for the event will accompany the world premiere of music faculty Jonathan Stahlke’s “Song of All Songs\,” a 45-minute work which takes the entire biblical text of the Song as its basis. \nThe work is composed for two choirs\, orchestra and soloists\, and will be performed by members of the All-Music Alumni Reunion\, meeting that same weekend. The performance is free and open to the public. \nFree tickets for the performance or registration for the festival weekend may be secured online (beginning March 2026). \nFor more information\, contact jonathan.stahlke@cuchicago.edu.
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/festival-of-scripture-the-arts-song-of-all-songs/
LOCATION:Concordia University Chicago: River Forest\, Ill.\, 7400 Augusta Street\, River Forest\, IL\, 60305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T190024Z
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SUMMARY:Church Worker Appreciation – Director of Christian Education
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTo 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. \n\nOct. 12 — Pastor Appreciation\n\n\nOct. 25 — Deaconess\, Director of Family Life Ministry\, Director of Christian Outreach\, and Director of Church Ministries Appreciation\n\n\nApril 26 — Director of Parish Music Appreciation\n\n\nMay 4–8 — Teacher Appreciation\n\nOn June 26\, 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. \nView resources \n\nLCMS Worker Wellness\n\nlcms.org/worker-wellness\nworkerwellness@lcms.org\n\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-director-of-christian-education-2026/
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,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:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
CREATED:20230729T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T170501Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS National Convention - 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held from July 18 to 23\, 2026 in downtown Phoenix. \nThe Synod will gather under the convention theme\, “Christ Is Risen Indeed\,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22: \n“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead\, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death\, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die\, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” \n\nKey dates\nSt. Louis\nLCMS International Center \n\nFloor Committee Weekend — May 29–June 1\n\nPhoenix\nPhoenix Convention Center \n\nPre-convention CLOSED Floor Committee Meetings — July 17\n\n\nFloor Committee Open Hearings — July 18\n\n\nDelegate Orientation — July 18\n\n\nOpening Worship — July 18\n\n\nConvention Proceedings — July 19–23\n\n\nConvention Closes — July 23\n\nSt. Louis\nConcordia Seminary\, St. Louis \n\nInstallation of New Officers — Sept. 18\n\nAll dates are 2026. \n\nMore information\n\nGeneral Convention Questions — convention@lcms.org\nCongregational Governance Questions — LCMSSecretary@lcms.org\nConvention Triennium — lcms.org/convention-triennium\n\n\n 
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/lcms-national-convention-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Lutheran Church%E2%80%94Missouri Synod":MAILTO:help@lcms.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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SUMMARY:FORO — Dominican Republic
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in the Dominican Republic on Sept. 4-6\, 2026. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nErin Mackenzie\, LCMS Missionary \nerin.mackenzie@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-dominican-republic-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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ORGANIZER;CN="LCMS International Mission %E2%80%94 Latin America and Caribbean":MAILTO:lcmslac@lcmsintl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T195403Z
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SUMMARY:LCMS Board of Directors - September 2026 meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on Sep. 17-18\, 2026\, 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-2026-meeting/
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:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260403T180222
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T193058Z
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SUMMARY:FORO — Honduras
DESCRIPTION:LCMS International Mission will host a FORO about mission work in Honduras on Sept. 18-20\, 2026\, in Comayagüela\, Honduras. \nWhat is a FORO?\nA FORO — Spanish for “forum” — fosters relationships between missionaries serving on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and mission partners. The meetings facilitate networking\, start conversations\, and focus resources to make disciples of all nations for generations to come. \nWhen do FOROs occur?\nOnce or twice a year\, LCMS missionaries meet with partners — people from churches\, organizations\, schools\, and partner churches — in their mission field. They discuss strategies to make disciples\, address community needs\, emphasize mutual listening\, and encourage shared decision-making. \nWhy are FOROs needed?\nMissionaries don’t only need funding and volunteers. Missionaries need relationships. They need support networks. They need people to walk with them\, pray with them\, listen to them\, learn from them\, and stand with them. FOROs help provide those relationships. \nTo learn more about FOROs\, visit international.lcms.org/foro. \n\nContact\nRev. Herb Burch\, LCMS Missionary \nherb.burch@lcms.org
URL:https://calendar.lcms.org/event/foro-honduras-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conferences & Workshops,FOROs,International Mission,Latin America & Caribbean
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