2026 LCMS convention Archives

Floor Committee 11 wraps up elections with CUS regents, Commission on Worship

On the morning of July 21, the Synod in convention elected a total of 15 people to serve on four different boards or commissions.

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National Offering tops $740,000 to ‘Tell the Next Generation’

The 2026–2029 National Offering will support ongoing domestic work to share the Good News of Jesus Christ among families, young people and children.

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Synod elects members to BNM, BIM, CTCR, CHI

On the morning of July 21, the Synod in convention elected a total of 15 people to serve on four different boards or commissions.

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Synod elects CPH, LCEF, Foundation, CUS, CTSFW board members

Floor Committee 11 enjoyed a full session on Tuesday afternoon, July 21, as it administered elections for members of several boards.

Rear Admiral Rev. Dr. Gregory N. Todd, CHC, USN (Ret.), received the Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal from LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces on Tuesday, July 21, during the 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Phoenix.

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Admiral Gregory Todd honored at the LCMS convention

LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces staff presented the Silver St. Martin of Tours Medal to Rear Admiral Rev. Dr. Gregory Todd for his 40 years of service in military chaplaincy.

(From left) The Rev. Bernard Ross III, the Rev. Dr. Jeffery Nehrt, Dr. Thaddeus Warren, the Rev. Max Phillips and the Rev. Glenn Merritt were honored at the LCMS Office of National Mission banquet, held during the 2026 LCMS convention on July 20 in Phoenix. (LCMS/Frank Kohn)

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Celebrating partners in ‘God’s Mission Here’

One hundred guests, including leaders from 33 districts, joined the LCMS Office of National Mission for a banquet to celebrate ‘partnership in the Gospel.’

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Erin Bode highlights new Themba Choirs album during convention performance

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.

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Sias elected to fourth term; BOD welcomes new member

Delegates elected the Synod secretary and four members to the LCMS Board of Directors on July 20.

Choir member Lachlan Lee receives Holy Communion from the Rev. Dr. D. Richard Stuckwisch, president of the LCMS Indiana District, during the convention’s Opening Divine Service. (LCMS/Roy S. Askins)

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Behind the scenes with ‘Sing, Pray and Keep His Ways’ at convention

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.

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LCMS ‘simply the best thing going’: Harrison calls Synod in convention to love and unity

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.