Below are links with important information about the upcoming LCMS Convention, which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ, July 18 – 23, 2026 . LCMS Convention Timeline Governance Overtures (Overture Preparation and Submission) February 18, 2026 – CONVENTION NOMINATION BALLOTS DUE: Nominations come from congregational action: nominate for Synod President, 1st VP, Regional VP February 28, 2026 – OVERTURES DUE Overtures can come from congregations and othe

Pictured (from left to right):  Mitch Gowen, Lisa Mancini, Marsha Egbert, Bill Swift, Dan Truesdell, Don Busse, Deanna Sako, Bill Abbott, Mike Lange, Rob Weller, Eric Van Scharrel, Christy Wood, Jared Eggebraaten. Not pictured:  Gabriel Molina, John Standley Pastor Mitch Gowen  serves as pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aiea, Hawaii, and as the First Vice-President of the District. Now in his second term, he brings steady leadership and a heart for ministry across the

Convention Minutes Convention Videos Keynote Speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Newman District President's Report Part 1 Part 2 Addresses to...