69th LCMS
National Convention
July 18 - 23, 2026
Phoenix, arizona
“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.” 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
looking for informatION on the lcms national convention?
Click on any of the links below to take you to the official information provided by the Synod.
The main LCMS NATIONAL CONVENTION page contains links to all the pertinent information relative to the Synodical convention.
The TRIENNIUM TIMELINE page contains:
A clickable infographic for each phase of the governance process. Clicking on any of the sections (i.e. 1A, 1B, 1C, etc.) will take you to detailed information about that topic
An informational poster you can download as a helpful resource
Important dates and deadlines
The CONGREGATIONAL GOVERNANCE page contains links to:
The Overview Guide to Participation - this is a general introduction to congregational participation
Informed Participation - background information
Triennium Processes - detailed governance processes including triennium phases
The three main congregational governance activities: representation, nominations, and overture submission
2026 National Offering: “Tell the Next Generation”
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will be held July 18–23 in downtown Phoenix, under the theme “Christ Is Risen Indeed.” The theme for the 2026 National Offering reflects thechurch’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 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.
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.
More information will be made available about grant opportunities for LCMS congregations, districts and Recognized Service Organizations to take part in spreading the Good News to the next generation.
Learn more at lcms.org/convention/national/offering.