LCMS Convention Information
- CNH District

- Jan 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 13

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.
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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