LCMS National Convention
July 18–23, 2026 • Phoenix, Ariz.
This is the official webpage for the 2026 LCMS Convention. More information will be published as it becomes available. Questions can be emailed to convention@lcms.org.
Overview
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is scheduled for July 18–23, 2026, in downtown Phoenix.
The theme will be “Christ Is Risen Indeed,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22:
“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.”
Schedule
St. Louis
LCMS International Center
- Floor Committee Weekend — May 29–June 1
Phoenix
Phoenix Convention Center
- Pre-convention CLOSED Floor Committee Meetings — July 17 • Afternoon
- Floor Committee Open Hearings — July 18 • 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Delegate Orientation — July 18 • 1:30 p.m.
- Opening Worship — July 18 • 7 p.m.
- Convention Proceedings — July 19–23
- Convention Closes — July 23 • 12 p.m.
St. Louis
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
- Installation of New Officers — Sept. 18
All dates are 2026.
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