Author The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Subject LCMS Worship 2025-2026 Church Year Calendar Three-Year Series A (PDF) Created Date 4/16/2025 10:50:35 AM

Feb. 8 Third S. in Advent (Gaudete) Fourth S. in Advent (Rorate Coeli) The Nativity of Our Lord (Christmas Eve) The Nativity of Our Lord (Midnight) The Nativity of Our Lord (Dawn) The …

A black-lined comparison edition of the Handbook, indicating each change relative to the 2019 text and the source of each change (convention resolution or Commission on Handbook …

More Advent resources for congregations and families can be found at lcms.org/advent. Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English …

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Rostered, ordained pastors in the exercise of the ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) are considered “Ministers of Religion” by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) …

The Confession of Faith which was submitted to His Imperial Majesty Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg in the year 1530 by certain princes and cities I will speak of thy testimonies before …

Eve of the Circ. and Name of Jesus (New Year’s Eve) Circumcision and Name of Jesus (New Year’s Day) Second S. after Christmas

Pastors of LCMS congregations typically conduct a series of instruction/membership classes on a regular basis for adults who are interested in joining the congregation or learning more about …

At home, in order to help your children better prepare for the birth of Jesus, try using an Advent devotional booklet provided by the church for family devotions.