Updates

LCMS National Convention   •   July 29–Aug. 3, 2023   •   Milwaukee

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 June 29

Official notice: Election candidate changes (2023)

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• In accordance with Bylaw 3.12.2.6 (a), President-elect Matthew C. Harrison has selected for the office of First Vice-President the following five candidates from the list of 20 highest-ranking and consenting nominees generated through the nominating ballot process.

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 June 20

Today’s Business — Proposed Resolutions 2023

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• The first issue of Today’s Business includes proposed resolutions, a tentative schedule, official announcements and additional information pertaining to the 2023 LCMS convention.

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 May 16

Frequently Asked Questions

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• In preparation for the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, the LCMS has provided answers to Frequently Answered Questions

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 May 10

Tentative Schedule, Workbook, and Candidate Bios & Statements

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• In preparation for the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 29–Aug. 3, 2023, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, the LCMS has produced the following documents:

  • Tentative Schedule — July 29–Aug. 3, 2023
  • Convention Workbook: Reports and Overtures — 2023
  • Biographical synopses and statements of nominees

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 April 11

Dates and information for 2023 Convention

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• We are excited to announce information regarding the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 29– Aug. 3, 2023, at the Baird Center in Milwaukee.

  Read letter from President Harrison >>

  
  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

  
  Elections

  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.

   

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