The events range in duration from a few days to several weeks and are open to a variety of ages.
Events

LWML headed to Mobile for summer convention
The 38th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will take place June 20–23 under the theme, “In Praise to the LORD!”

Convention servant event to assist mothers and children in need
Participants in the event, titled “Joy:fully Serving,” will prepare 275 baskets for distribution by two Florida-based LCMS Recognized Service Organizations.

Seminaries to livestream Call Day services online
Those seeking or sharing information on social media about both Call Day services are encouraged to use the hashtag #LCMSCallDay.

Society of Creation to host conference at LCMS International Center
The conference will study various topics related to the age of Earth.

Registration open for 2019 Rural & Small Town Mission Conference
The conference is set for Nov. 14–16 in Minneapolis.

Bethesda to celebrate National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March
The month is an opportunity to support individuals with developmental disabilities, to spread awareness about the progress that has been made, and to reflect on what more can be done.

Collegium Vocale of St. Louis to present four cantatas of Christoph Graupner, 18th-century Lutheran cantor
The works of Graupner, a contemporary of Bach, are enjoying renewed interest after having been “lost” for many years.

Concordia Historical Institute recognizes excellence in works published in 2017
At its 44th annual banquet, CHI presented awards in the categories of family history, biography and historic preservation, among others.

Registration opens Feb. 1 for LWML convention in Mobile
Early registration opens Feb. 1 for the 38th Biennial Convention of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, set for June 20–23 in Mobile, Ala.

Rural & Small Town Mission conference a ‘joy’ for attendees
The conference brought in over 170 attendees from 22 states and Canada, including pastors, lay leaders, and district and Synod workers.

Volunteers needed to decorate Rose Parade float
Volunteer “Petal Pushers” will decorate the Lutheran Hour Ministries float and eight others in the annual New Year’s Day parade.

Registration opens for 2019 Symposia in Fort Wayne
The Jan. 15–18 Symposia Series presented by Concordia Theological Seminary will discuss “Themes in the Gospel of John” and “The Meaning of Biblical Authority.”

Lutherans For Life celebrates 40th anniversary at annual conference
The theme of the conference, held Oct. 12-13 in St. Louis, was “From Age to Age the Same,” a paraphrase of Is. 46:4.

Register now for ‘Joy:fully Alive — Body & Soul’
The 2019 LCMS Life Conference will be held Jan. 17–19 at the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel in Arlington, Va.

Lutherans For Life to celebrate 40 years at national conference
Online registration is open for the conference, to be held in St. Louis under the theme “From Age to Age the Same” (Is. 46:3–4).