A live performance by Lutheran jazz singer Erin Bode during the 2026 LCMS convention in Phoenix highlighted several songs from Bode’s newly released album “Sounds of Mercy” with the Themba School Choirs.
Fifty-five children from the first cohort of ‘Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways’ traveled from across the nation to sing and serve at the 69th Regular LCMS Convention in Phoenix.
LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison’s report to the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod on July 19 in Phoenix emphasized the joy of the resurrection; the hope of the Gospel; and the need for repentance, forgiveness and brotherly love in the church’s life together.
The Opening Divine Service of the 69th Regular Convention of the LCMS featured youth from across the Synod serving as choristers, altar guild servers and acolytes.
Pfotenhauer said that the world owes its existence to the church. “If God had not decided to build a Church for Himself on earth, the world would have gone to pieces after the Fall.”
The TalkTrack system will be used for delegates and advisory representatives to speak at the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod from July 18–23, 2026, in downtown Phoenix.
The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, the Rev. Dr. Joel D. Biermann and the Rev. Benjamin T. Ball.
The initial round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive, and a runoff will be required.
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