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2026 LCMS Convention — Sunday, July 19
The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the LCMS, stands with his family during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Phoenix on Sunday, July 19, 2026. LCMS Communications/Erik M. Lunsford
The Rev. Peter K. Lange listens as he is reelected LCMS first vice-president during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 19. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Rudy, kantor at Grace Lutheran Church, Clarksville, Tenn., plays organ, and Jonathan Busarow, executive artistic director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir, directs a special convention children’s choir during the Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 18 at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. (LCMS/Erik M. Lunsford)
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Connecting with the mission field through FOROs — Wherever your church supports international mission work — in Eurasia, Africa, Asia or Latin America and the Caribbean — you can attend a FORO there to collaborate, participate and learn about the mission field that you are supporting.
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2026 LCMS convention video – Connecting with the mission field through FOROs

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2026 LCMS convention video – Reaching inactive members, strengthening school leaders

Living out the Great Commission — In 2026, the LCMS celebrates 100 years of Hispanic ministry and 90 years of Chinese ministry in the United States. In 2027 and 2028, it celebrates 150 years of Black ministry and 50 years of Hmong ministry, respectively.
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2026 LCMS convention video – Living out the Great Commission

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