LCMS National Convention
July 18 – July 23, 2026 • Phoenix
The 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is being held July 18–23, 2026, in Phoenix.
The convention theme will be “Christ Is Risen Indeed,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22: “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.”
The convention will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix. Convention-related dates to make note of are:
- Floor committee weekend: May 29–June 1, St. Louis.
- Pre-convention floor committee meetings: July 17, afternoon.
- Floor committee open hearings: July 18, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Delegate orientation: July 18, 1:30 p.m.
- Opening worship: July 18, 7 p.m.
- Convention proceedings: July 19–23.
- Convention close: July 23, 12 p.m.
- Installation of new officers: Sept. 18, St. Louis.
All dates are in 2026.
More information about the 2026 convention will be shared as it becomes available