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Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionSchedule

The 2026 Convention, in three phases.

The 69th Regular Convention spans four months across two cities. Floor committees meet at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis in late May. The convention proper opens at the Phoenix Convention Center on July 18. The triennium is sealed by the installation of new officers at Concordia Seminary in September.

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Floor Committee Weekend · May 29 – June 1 · St. Louis · LCMS International Center

  1. Phase 1

    St. Louis

    LCMS International Center·1333 S. Kirkwood Rd., St. Louis, MO 63122

    • May 29 – June 1

      Floor Committee Weekend

      Delegates only

      Floor committees meet at the International Center to review the 374 overtures referred to them and shape proposed resolutions for the convention floor.

  2. Phase 2

    Phoenix

    Phoenix Convention Center·100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

    • July 17

      Pre-convention Closed Floor Committee Meetings

      Closed

      Floor committees finalize their proposed resolutions in private working sessions before the convention opens.

    • July 18

      8:30 a.m. – noon

      Floor Committee Open Hearings

      Open to all

      Open hearings where any registered observer may address a committee on proposed resolutions before they reach the floor.

    • July 18

      1:30 – 3 p.m.

      Delegate Orientation

      Delegates only

      Procedural briefing for voting and advisory delegates: parliamentary practice, floor mechanics, voting devices.

    • July 18

      7 p.m. preservice music · 7:30 – 9 p.m. service

      Opening Worship

      Open to all

      Divine service formally opening the 69th Regular Convention. Open to all attendees and observers.

    • July 19–23

      Convention Proceedings

      Open

      Five days of floor business — committee reports, debate, amendments, votes, and elections. The convention proper.

    • July 23

      Noon

      Convention Closes

      Open

      Adjournment of the 69th Regular Convention.

  3. Phase 3

    St. Louis

    Concordia Seminary, St. Louis·801 Seminary Pl., St. Louis, MO 63105

    • September 18

      Installation of New Officers

      Open to all

      Installation service at the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus on the Concordia Seminary campus, marking the formal beginning of the new triennium.

Phoenix venueVisit guideConvention Center map, downtown landmarks, getting around the Valley.Documents2026 primary sourcesConvention Workbook now; Today’s Business and Proceedings during and after the convention.How it worksProcess explainerThe mechanics of overtures, committees, and floor votes — for readers new to the process.