Schedule and Activities
LCMS National Convention • July 29–Aug. 3, 2023 • Milwaukee
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Tentative Schedule
The tentative convention schedule has been released for the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 29–Aug. 3 in Milwaukee.
The schedule is considered tentative because the President shall “at the first session and during the course of succeeding sessions of the convention, announce the order of business for the day and following days” (Bylaw 3.1.9[i][2]).
Tentative Schedule (Color) Tentative Schedule (Black-and-White)
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Guests and visitors
The convention is open to the public, and guests do not need to register.
All guests are invited to sit in the observation area at the back of the convention hall. Large video screens will be available to monitor convention activities.
Guests are welcome to attend the opening worship and many evening events, and they may visit exhibitors in the exhibit hall.
Convention guests are permitted to use electronic devices unobtrusively for internet use and text messaging, but cell phones (or other voice technology) are not allowed to be used in the convention hall (Hall AB). See the Special Standing Rules as printed in the first issue of Today’s Business, which will be presented/adopted on Sunday, July 30.
Find information about activities, attractions, dining, shopping and events at visitmilwaukee.org.
Find information about discounts and deals offered through the Cream City Convention Pass at visitmilwaukee.org/conventionpass.
Contact the LCMS South Wisconsin District office at 414-464-8100 to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
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Floor Committee Open Hearings — Saturday morning, July 29
Each floor committee will hold hearings open to the public on the morning of Saturday, July 29 at the Baird Center.
During the open hearings, each floor committee will be available to receive comments, questions and suggestions from attendees regarding resolutions as they appear in the first issue of Today’s Business or overtures in the Convention Workbook. Anyone is welcome to attend.
All open hearings will be held on the first floor of the Baird Center.
1. National Witness — 8:30–10:00 a.m.; 101 D
2. International Witness — 8:30–10:00 a.m.; 102 A
3. Mercy —10:30 a.m.–Noon; 101 D
4. Life Together — 10:30 a.m.–Noon; 102 A
5. Theology and Church Relations — 8:30 a.m.–Noon; 102 B
6. Pastoral Ministry and Seminaries — 8:30 a.m.–Noon; 101 C
7. University Education — 8:30 a.m.–Noon; 102 C
8. Finance — 8:30–10:00 a.m.; 102 E
9. Structure and Administration — 8:30 a.m.–Noon; 102 D
10. Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution — 10:30 a.m.–Noon; 102 E
11. Church and Culture — 8:30–10:00 a.m.; 103 C
12. Schools, Family, Young Adults, and Youth — 10:30 a.m.–Noon; 103 C
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Delegate Orientation — Saturday afternoon, July 29
Voting and advisory delegates and advisory representatives should plan to attend Delegate Orientation on Saturday afternoon, from 1:30–3:00 p.m., at the Baird Center (Halls AB, 3rd floor). This orientation will review parliamentarian procedures, the proposed Standing Rules, how to use the voting and microphone queue devices, and more.
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Delegate Dinner — Saturday, July 29
The Delegate Dinner is scheduled for 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 29 in the Baird Center Grand Ballroom. All voting and advisory delegates should plan to attend this dinner. Other Synod representatives who should also plan to attend are:
- Commission on Constitutional Matters
- Commission on Doctrinal Review
- Commission on Theology and Church Relations
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Opening Worship — Saturday evening, July 29
The opening Divine Service with Holy Communion for the 2023 LCMS convention is scheduled for Saturday evening at the Baird Center. Pre-service music will begin at 7:00 p.m. The service is open to the public.
Free motorcoach transportation will be available from Elm Grove Lutheran Church, but spaces are limited. Watch for more information about the motorcoach plans. The sign-up link will go live soon.
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LCEF luncheon with author Timothy Goeglein and Concordia University presidents — July 31
Join Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) and author Timothy S. Goeglein for a free luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee during the LCMS 2023 Convention.
The luncheon will be limited to 150 attendees, and each attendee will receive a free signed copy of Goeglein’s new book, Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story.
Learn more and register
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