LCMS Convention Information
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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.
‘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.
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 others for consideration for the convention
March 8, 2026 – CONGREGATION PRESIDENTIAL VOTER REGISTRATIONS DUE
April 25, 2026 – WORKBOOK PUBLICATION DUE
The main Workbook for the convention will be published, including reports and overtures
May 16, 2026 – COMMENT SUBMISSIONS DUE TO SYNOD SECRETARY RE: REPORTS & OVERTURES
Comments received by this date will be passed along to the floor committees for consideration
May 29 – June 1, 2026 – FLOOR COMMITTEE WEEKEND (tentative)
Committee works through to take things from overtures to resolutions for the convention
June 6 – 30, 2026 – PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (results by July 4)
Registered voters only; initial vote is June 6 with run-off elections June 13-30 if needed
June 8, 2026 – TODAY’S BUSINESS, 1st EDITION PUBLISHED
Resolutions that will be up for vote at the convention will be published in Today’s Business
July 11, 2026 – COMMENT SUBMISSIONS DUE TO SYNOD SECRETARY RE: RESOLUTIONS IN TODAY’S BUSINESS
Comments will be passed along and dealt with as necessary
July 17-18, 2026 – FLOOR COMMITTEE CLOSED & OPEN HEARINGS
Delegates can be in on discussions regarding resolutions during certain times which will be posted later
July 18-23, 2026 – The 69th Regular Convention of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod





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