Our 26th Annual Gathering & Convention will be here before you know it! As we step into the month of September, the LCMC staff is hard at work preparing for this year's event. Here are a few things to keep in mind in the weeks leading up to the gathering. Don't Forget to Register If you're planning on joining us in person October 4-7, 2026 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA, keep in mind that ... [...]
Building a better tomorrow starts with the work we do today. That’s why at our upcoming Annual Gathering & Convention, the LCMC Board of Trustees is introducing a new feature to help make the event more accessible, practical, and engaging for both current and future church leaders: breakout session tracks tailored to specific ministry interests. This year there are five different breakout tracks to choose from, each one ... [...]
Registration is now open for our 26th Annual Gathering & Convention, and church leaders and members from across the association are invited to join us October 4-7 at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, IA for a four-day gathering designed to deepen theological understanding, strengthen ministry connections, and equip participants with practical tools for service. The theme for our 2026 event is ... [...]
The Annual Gathering can be unforgettable for those who attend, but what if the impact reached all the way back home? Here’s how you can bring the experience with you. [...]
It was a time for celebration as 780 people gathered together October 5-8 at Hosanna Church in Lakeville, MN for Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ’s 25th Annual Gathering & Convention and a celebration of the association’s silver anniversary. “Our Help and Hope” was the theme of this year’s program, which was based on the hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past, as well as 1 Corinthians ... [...]
If you are planning on attending our upcoming Annual Gathering & Convention, this is your reminder to register and book your hotel accommodations. The discounted "early bird" registration rate for the event ends July 31, so if you haven't already done so, there is still time to register online and beat the price increase. As you are making your travel plans, don't forget to book your hotel ... [...]
If you have never been to an Annual Gathering before, I can imagine a couple of ways you might think of it. Perhaps you think of it like other church meetings you’ve been to, with a lot of business and perhaps some controversy. Or maybe you just think of it as a room full of strangers. Neither of those would sound very compelling to me. First off, the business session of the Annual Gathering is t [...]
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Freedom. For me, what holds us together then and now, is Jesus. He is the head of the Church, and He has set us free! The Holy Spirit, who calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies continues to move in our day to do just that. The Spirit of God is still very much at work in us, in our children, and in the hearts and minds of all people everywhere to hear and believe the Good News of Jesus Christ. We have a ... [...]
Registration is officially open for our 25th Annual Gathering & Convention, and this year, we have so much to celebrate! In light of our twenty-fifth anniversary, we will be gathering together under the theme "Our Help and Hope". Taking inspiration from 1 Corinthians 3:10-13 and Psalm 127, we will discuss the theological and historical foundations on which LCMC was built, explore how and why some of our leaders are part of ... [...]
The more objective, historical, and authoritative view of LCMC’s twenty five year history will soon come out in a book by Dr. Mark Granquist. What I offer here are the simple reflections of one who has been deeply involved in LCMC’s predecessor group, WordAlone Network (WAN), and remains active as a current member of the LCMC Board of Trustees. When I became LCMC Board Chair about 6 years ago, I was advised to read the ... [...]
There are a lot of exciting developments in the realm of districts and fellowships in LCMC. One new district has been created. Several more are in the works. The possibilities for fellowships are limited only by the imaginations of our members. The regional and interest-based networking that happens through districts and fellowships is vital to the future of LCMC. During the Annual Gathering there will be a few opportunities to learn more ... [...]
This year’s Annual Gathering will once again feature a number of “meet and greets.” These meetings on Tuesday afternoon of the gathering will provide an opportunity to meet other LCMC members who share the same areas of interest and involvement in their congregations. Participants will be able to learn from, encourage, and pray for one another. This year’s “meet and greets” will ... [...]
Registration is now open for our 24th Annual Gathering & Convention! The event, themed “Engaging Your Cultural Moment”, takes place September 29 - October 2 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church* in Marion IA. Together, we will explore how the cultural moments happening all around us can be seen not as something negative, but as potential opportunities for carrying out the Great Commission. [...]
How can we, as an association of congregations, all work together to help fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations? 617 people from across the association joined together at the Saint Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri from October 1-4 for Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ’s 23rd Annual Gathering & Convention to figure out just that. The event, ... [...]
Attending this year's Annual Gathering & Convention? Be sure to register by August 15 to get the discounted rate! This year’s theme is All Hands on Deck, and make no mistake, we need you all there. Please consider joining us October 1-4 in St. Charles, MO. [...]
This year’s Annual Gathering & Convention for Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ is being hosted at Hosanna Church in Lakeville, MN on October 2-5. Our gathering is so much more than a traditional, old-school business meeting, or a pastors’ only meeting. It is a gathering of God’s people, lay and ordained, coming together to worship the Lord, to begin building new friendships or nurture existing ones, to ... [...]
I love slowing down and resting in God’s presence, at times alone and at other times in the presence of others. One of the ways I experience this is in moments of worship and prayer with the community of sisters and brothers in Christ. Therefore, I am excited to announce that we will have an opportunity to do just that at our upcoming Annual Gathering & Convention. On Tuesday, October 4, we will gather at 7:00 P.M. at Hosanna ... [...]
Registration is now open online and by mail for our 22nd Annual Gathering & Convention. The event includes speakers, fellowship meet-ups, breakout sessions, worship, and more! For the discounted rate, sign up by August 15. [...]
LCMC's 21st Annual Gathering & Convention, a four day event featuring speakers, worship, fellowship, Bible study, vendors, and networking, will kick off this Sunday, October 3. Registration for the event has closed early due to space limitations caused by construction delays at the venue, however a livestream option will still be available on our website beginning with opening worship on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. ... [...]
Due to construction delays, the main sanctuary space at UALC will not be ready for use by the time the Annual Gathering is going to start on Sunday, October 3, 2021. We must move to a much smaller space, hence closing registration for the Annual Gathering this year. All registrations received through Thursday, September 16, 2021, have been confirmed. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept walk-in registrations. If ... [...]
“Speak It, Live It, Share It” is the theme of our 21st Annual Gathering & Convention, which will take place October 3-6, 2021 at Upper Arlington Lutheran Church in Hilliard, OH, and registration is officially open! Keynote speakers Jeremey King, Nathan Hoff, Jenn Alexander, Julie Smith, Andrea Taphorn, and Mike Bradley will take the stage to help us uncover some practical ways in which we can speak, live, and share ... [...]
Videos from our 20th Annual Gathering & Convention, which took place October 5 at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden HIlls, MN, are now available for streaming. To watch from your mobile device, download our mobile app, tap on the "Media" tab, then select "2020 Annual Gathering" from the list of options. The app is compatible with AirPlay and Google Cast, enabling users to play content on a TV or ... [...]
A total of 139 people joined together in person at North Heights Lutheran Church on October 5 to celebrate Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ's 20th Annual Gathering and Convention. This total included 105 voting delegates, 14 guests, 8 members of the board of trustees, 5 members of the LCMC staff, 5 members of the ministry board, and 2 speakers. The event, which was also live streamed online, featured a discussion on the ... [...]
Although this year's Annual Gathering will be a bit different from usual, ordination anniversaries are still something we would like to recognize. If you are celebrating a significant anniversary of ordination this year and would like to receive a pin to commemorate this special milestone, please contact Cathy Nichol. [...]
Our 20th Annual Gathering & Convention is going to happen, just not in the same way we have gathered in the past. We will still be meeting at North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills, Minnesota, but for one day only, on Monday, October 5th! Because of the restrictions placed on large group gatherings by the State of Minnesota, we must limit our gathering to 250 people. Registration is first come first serve, ... [...]