2026 LCMS National Convention Recap
- CNH District
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The 2026 LCMS National Convention wrapped up July 23 after a full week in Phoenix, and if you missed any of it (or just want to relive the highlights), there's plenty to dig into.
You can still watch the whole thing through the livestream archives!
Want a quick daily recap of the Convention? We got you covered too
‘Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation’
The theme for 2026–2029 National Offering reflects the church’s call to share the message of Christ’s resurrection far and wide, across space and time: “Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation.”
The National Offering theme is based on Psalm 78:4: “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and His might, and the wonders that He has done.”
The National Offering, which spans the years between conventions, provides an opportunity for congregations, districts, circuits, individuals or other groups to support the work of the LCMS vigorously to make known the Good News of Jesus Christ, that all might rejoice and give thanks to our heavenly Father.
Gifts to the 2026–2029 National Offering will directly benefit ongoing domestic work carried out at the local level by LCMS congregations, districts and others, and supported by LCMS Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, Campus Ministry and School Ministry.
In future weeks and months, additional information will be made available, including information about grant opportunities for LCMS congregations, districts and RSOs to take part in spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to the next generation.
Left to Right: 1. Rear Admiral Greg Todd and President Mike Lange — Concordia Seminary classmates 1988. Todd received the St. Martin of Tours award in a ceremony at the convention and also spoke at the Convention’s MAF dinner. 2. Bishop Torkild Masvie (Lutheran Church in Norway) and President Lange reconnected after studying in PLI seventeen years ago. 3. CSL ‘88 classmates in former chaplain, Dave Schilling, and President Lange 4. Dann Ettner, one of our own CNH retired chaplains and part of the TIM pastor’s corp at the Convention’s MAF banquet. 5. LCMS Chaplain endorser, Chaplain Craig Muehler, and Wife Kristen with President Lange and Kristi. Muehler and Lange were classmates in High school, college and seminary.
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