LCMS National Convention
July 29–Aug. 3, 2023 • Milwaukee – Wisconsin Center
2023 nominees: President, First Vice-President, and regional VPs
March 13, 2023 — The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has determined the final candidates for the President, First Vice-President, and regional vice-presidents who would serve during the 2023-2026 triennium.
The presidential election will take place June 17 to July 11, 2023, and results will be announced by July 15.
Elections for LCMS First Vice-President and the regional vice-presidents will take place during the Synod's 68th Regular Convention, which will be held July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Join us in Milwaukee in 2023
We are excited to announce information regarding the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
Key dates
- Floor Committee Weekend: June 9–June 12, 2023, St. Louis
- Convention Dates: July 29–Aug. 3, 2023
- Pre-Convention Floor Committee Meetings: July 28 (Friday) afternoon
- Floor Comm. Open Hearings: July 29 (Saturday) 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Delegate Orientation: July 29 (Saturday) 1:30 p.m.
- Opening Worship: July 29 (Saturday) 7 p.m.
- Convention Close: Aug. 3 (Thursday) 12 p.m.
- Installation of New Officers: Sept. 16, St. Louis
Official Notices & News
Official Notices and news regarding the 68th Regular Convention of the LCMS will be published throughout the triennium.
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Emphases and Priorities
2019-2022 Triennium — This resource is offered to help pastors, congregations and circuit visitors prepare for the pending cycle of district conventions. This is in partial fulfillment of LCMS 2019 Convention Resolution 4-04A.
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Congregational Governance
The LCMS, including its districts and other institutions, is governed by its member congregations, acting together through their visitation and electoral circuits, district and national conventions.
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