Lutheran Hour Ministries Celebrates 75 Years of Rose Parade Floats

For 75 years, LHM's Rose Parade floats have manifested Christ's light, echoing Isaiah 60:1: 'Arise, shine, for your light has come.' These floats bring God's glory to worldwide television, drawing nations to the brightness of His presence, rain or shine.  

 

Click here to watch the LHM 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade entry.

Click here for a special PDF tribute to the 75 years of LHM Rose Parade floats.

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LCMS Convention Deadlines to Know

Planning is already underway for the 2026 LCMS Convention, which will be held July 18–23, 2026, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. As congregations prepare to participate, several important governance deadlines are coming up, including the submission of overtures by February 28, 2026, and the close of nominations for President, First Vice-President, and regional vice-presidents on February 18, 2026. Since each step includes specific guidelines and timelines, be sure to check out our blog post for full details, helpful links, and everything you need to know to stay on track - Click here.

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Deadline for Vicar Applications or Pastoral Candidate

Requesting a Seminary Candidate

To request a candidate from a seminary, first contact your District President. The District President must approve your congregation’s participation in the seminary candidate interview process before the seminaries can work with you.

 

Once approval is given, please complete the form at the following link: Click here.

 

After you submit the form:

• It will automatically be emailed to the seminary you select, or to both seminaries if you choose no preference.

• It will also be emailed to your District President based on the district you select.

• You will receive a copy of the submitted form by email.

 

After reviewing your materials, your District President will send a letter to you and to the appropriate Director(s) of Placement, officially granting permission to interview seminary candidates.

 

Vicarage Applications

Please contact the district office (925-245-4000) for information regarding vicarage application. (Ask for Glenna, assistant to President Lange.) Before mailing vicarage paperwork, you are encouraged to send a scanned copy for review to prescnh@cnh-lcms.org.  

 

The seminary candidate and vicarage application paperwork for the Seminaries for Spring 2026 is to be received at the CNH District office by Friday, February 20, 2026. The earlier you send the information, the better. District President advocacy for a placement (seminary candidate or vicar) is essential. (Be aware that your request does not guarantee a seminary placement will be made.)

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Save the Date: 4th Annual Lutheran Singles Retreat

Make sure to save the date for the 4th Annual Lutheran Singles Retreat! This event is targeted for Lutheran singles ages 21-41. 

 

When: August 21-23, 2026

Where: Camp Okoboji (Iowa)

Cost: $100 per person (includes two nights and four meals)

 

Registration will be open soon!