Friends and benefactors have a unique opportunity to support the formation of future pastors, deaconesses and other church leaders during Concordia Seminary, St. Louis’ annual Give Green and Gold Day campaign slated for Sept. 1-30.

The 2026 Give Green and Gold Day campaign – themed “Shine On!” – reflects the Seminary’s commitment to prepare the church’s future leaders who will shine the light of Christ though their ministry in congregations and communities around the world.

To amplify the impact of each gift, every unrestricted gift given from Sept. 1-30 will be matched dollar for dollar up to the first $50,000 raised toward an overall goal of $100,000.

“Our annual Give Green and Gold Day is an opportunity for friends, alumni, congregations and other supporters to join in our mission of preparing future pastors and deaconesses for a lifetime of service to Christ and His church,” says Vicki Biggs, senior vice president of Seminary Advancement and chief communications officer. “Every gift, regardless of size, helps provide the resources needed to form these future leaders who will carry the Gospel into communities across the land. This year, every gift will have an even greater impact thanks to a generous matching gift that will double donations – so we invite everyone who supports this mission to participate in Give Green and Gold Day!”

Seminary friends also are invited to encourage others in their support for the Seminary’s Give Green and Gold Day by spreading the word on social media using the hashtags #ShineOn and #GiveGreenandGold, by sharing the giving page or by calling 800-822-5287.

Give Green and Gold Day is one of three special giving days at Concordia Seminary.

About Concordia Seminary

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis provides Gospel-centered graduate-level theological education for pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars and other leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). To learn more, visit csl.edu.