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) Saturday, February 28, 2026, is the deadline for submitting overtures (proposed resolutions) to the 2026 Synod Convention. (While the above is the official deadline, the Secretary’s Office encourages submission of reports and ove

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...