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