CUW/CSL Partnership Course
2026-05-05 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-05-12 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-05-19 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | Online
Who Am I? A Christian Response to LGBTQ+
This Continuing Education series brings together three respected scholars and practitioners who have taught and researched extensively in the area of gender and human identity. Through clear, accessible presentations, they will explore gender identity, gender dysphoria, transgender experiences, homosexuality, and related challenges facing the Church today. Grounded in a biblical and confessional understanding of creation, identity, and vocation, the series equips attendees with practical insight and compassionate approaches for engaging and caring for individuals who are questioning their gender identity or who have already transitioned.
The course will be taught via Zoom from 4-5:15 p.m. (CT) Tuesdays, April 14 through May 19, 2026. Participants are required to log in and participate in live online sessions at specified meeting days/times. Offering has fixed start and end dates and regular assignment due dates.
Ms. Caitlin Dinger
MDiv, Theology, Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley, CA
BA, Education, Theology, Concordia University Portland, OR
Dr. Mark Rockenbach
PhD, Psychology, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
MA, Counseling, Doane College, Lincoln, NE
MDiv, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO
BA, Concordia College, Seward, NE
Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Voss, DVM, PhD, FCA
PhD, Health Care Ethics, Saint Louis University
MDiv, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

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2026 Multi Asian Gathering
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-07 | Loeber II, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105
The Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network is a mission movement of Asian leaders (clergy and laity) to celebrate our unity and uniqueness in mission and ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
The purpose of the Multi Asian Gathering is to bring together Asian leaders from diverse Asian backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures in order to address common mission and ministry topics we face such as next-generation ministry, leadership development, theological education, church planting, discipleship, colloquy programs and cross-cultural missions. We desire to network and form meaningful relationships with all cultures and expand our interaction with LCMS leaders and entities.

Registration
Those interested in participating in the Multi Asian Gathering must register for the Multiethnic Symposium.

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Schedule
Wednesday May 6, 2026

TIME
EVENT

2-2:30 p.m.
Open Fellowship Hour
Participant Meet and Greet Activity
Greetings from partners and supporters

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Welcome and Opening Presentations
Multi Asian Gathering, Past, Present, and Future
– Dr. Terrence Chan, Pastor, Christ for All Nations Church, San Francisco, Calif.
Opening devotion
– Rev. Vue Lee

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Session No. 1 – Syncretism
– Rev. Richard Her, Pastor, Hmong Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minn.

4:30-5:30 p.m.
Session No. 2 – Multi-generational
– Rev. Paul Korabandi, Church Planter and Pastor, Ignite Lutheran Church, Spring, Texas

5:30-6 p.m.
Travel/Carpool to Light of Christ Chinese Mission at Immanuel Lutheran Church
– 9733 Olive Blvd, Olivette, Mo.

6:00 p.m.
Celebration banquet and program
– Light of Christ Chinese Mission at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Thursday May 7, 2026

TIME
EVENT

8-8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:30-9 a.m.
Opening Devotion
– Rev. Richard Her

9-10:30 a.m.
Session No. 3 – Healthy Youth Ministry
– Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of LCMS Youth Ministry
– Julianna Shults, Program Manager for LCMS Youth Ministry

10:30-11 a.m.
Session No. 4 – A Cultural Perspective: FLAME – Philippine Ministry
– Rev. James Cerdenola, Pastor, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atascadero, Calif.
– Rev. Abel Villos, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Yonkers, N.Y.

11 a.m.-noon
Session No. 5 – Men’s Ministry
– Rev. Steve Law, Pastor, Wollaston Lutheran Church, Quincy, Mass.

Noon-12:30 p.m.
Lunch

12:30-2 p.m.
Session No. 6 – Leadership
– Dr. Joel Okamoto, Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

2-2:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks

2:30 p.m.
Depart

Give STL Day
2026-05-07 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Local and nationwide supporters of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis have a special opportunity to help further the Seminary’s vital mission of preparing the church’s future church workers during the annual Give STL Day event May 7, 2026.
Give STL Day is an online giving event organized by the St. Louis Community Foundation for the benefit of nonprofits headquartered in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Early giving begins April 22, 2026.

Bethesda Lutheran Disability Ministries Scholarship application deadline
2026-05-08 | MO

Sixth Sunday of Easter
2026-05-10 | MO
Sixth Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 17:16–31

PSALM
Ps. 66:8–20

EPISTLE
1 Peter 3:13–22

GOSPEL
John 14:15–21

Color

Choral Evening Prayer for Easter
2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Choral Evening Prayer for Easter
Featuring the Seminary Chamber Choir, Laudamus, St. Louis Lutheran Chorale, Concordia Seminary Children’s Choir, Concordia Seminary Youth Choir and instrumentalists

Service Folder

Spring Semester classes end for SMP program
2026-05-11 | MO

Spring Semester classes end for ODS program
2026-05-12 | MO

Concordia Seminary Author Reception
2026-05-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Hasse Library Library Lobby
This event, co-hosted by Concordia Publishing House, honors faculty members from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis who have written or contributed to published books or other publications during the 2025-26 academic year.

Spring Semester ends after classes
2026-05-14 | MO

The Ascension of Our Lord
2026-05-14 | MO
The Ascension of Our Lord

FIRST READING
Acts 1:1–11

PSALM
Ps. 47

EPISTLE
Eph. 1:15–23

GOSPEL
Luke 24:44–53

Color

The Rev. David V. and Judith Dissen Excellence in the Study of the Lutheran Confessions Scholarship application deadline
2026-05-15 | MO

Commencement
2026-05-15 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Concordia Seminary’s Commencement exercises for the 2026 graduating class will take place Friday, May 15, 2026. Events will be available via livestream on Facebook, You Tube and at csl.edu/live.
Theological Diploma Service
10 a.m. CDT in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus
All graduates who have been certified by the Concordia Seminary faculty as eligible to receive calls to serve as pastors or deaconesses in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will receive theological diplomas. Dr. Timothy Saleska, the Seminary’s Gustav and Sophie Butterbach Professor of Exegetical Theology, will deliver the sermon.
Commencement
7 p.m. CDT in the Main Quadrangle
Certificates, academic degrees and honors will be conferred. Rev. Theodore Krey, regional director for the Latin America and the Caribbean region of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, will give the Commencement address.

Seventh Sunday of Easter
2026-05-17 | MO
Seventh Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 1:12–26

PSALM
Ps. 68:1–10

EPISTLE
1 Peter 4:12–19; 5:6–11

GOSPEL
John 17:1–11

Color

Summer Term begins
2026-05-18 | MO

Deadline for Greek and Hebrew ELCEs for Fall 2026 matriculation
2026-05-18 | MO

Called to Serve - Oviedo, FL
2026-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and School (Oviedo, FL), 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, FL, 32765, United States
Please join us for a meal and presentation by Rev. Jesse Kueker, director of Enrollment, on the doctrine of vocation and the status of enrollment at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis.
Who should attend?

Those exploring or interested in pursuing pastoral ministry
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) clergy and laity interested in helping recruit the next generation of church workers

There is no cost to attend this event, but space is limited.

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The Day of Pentecost
2026-05-24 | MO
The Day of Pentecost

FIRST READING
Num. 11:24–30

PSALM
Ps. 25:1–15

EPISTLE
Acts 2:1–21

GOSPEL
John 7:37–39

Color

Memorial Day (no classes)
2026-05-25 | MO

Justin and Sara Haruyama Ministerial Scholarship application deadline
2026-05-31 | MO

The Visitation
2026-05-31 | MO

Our Savior Lutheran Church Seminary Scholarship application deadline
2026-05-31 | MO

The Holy Trinity
2026-05-31 | MO
The Holy Trinity

FIRST READING
Gen. 1:1–2:4a

PSALM
Ps. 8

EPISTLE
Acts 2:14a, 22–36

GOSPEL
Matt. 28:16–20

Color

W.B. Small Trust application deadline
2026-06-01 | MO

Kansas District LLL and LWML Scholarships application deadline
2026-06-01 | MO

Toledo Lutheran Bowling League Scholarship application deadline
2026-06-01 | MO

Summer Term classes begin for SMP program
2026-06-01 | MO

Gary and Leesa Nesty Scholarship application available
2026-06-01 | MO
