The fifth and final day of the convention included unfinished business and an Itinerarium.
2026 LCMS convention news – Wednesday, July 22
The fourth day of convention business included an essay by the Rev. Dr. Kirk M. Clayton, Commemoration of the Faithful Departed, and continued balloting for boards and entities.
2026 LCMS convention news – Tuesday, July 21
The third day of convention business included an essay by Dr. Michael A. Thomas, presentations on military chaplains and church relations, and balloting for a variety of boards and entities.
2026 LCMS convention news – Monday, July 20
The second day of convention business included an essay by the Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Egger, balloting for the Synod secretary and Board of Directors, and a presentation on church planting.
2026 LCMS convention news – Sunday, July 19
The first full day of convention business includes an essay by the Rev. Dr. Jon S. Bruss, Part 3 of the Synod president’s report, and balloting for first vice-president and regional vice-presidents.
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The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is set for July 18–23 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
‘Why we gather’: Floor committees draft resolutions for convention
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