Laudamus Spring 2026 Tour
2026-03-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Laudamus is a select choir of seminarians preparing for full-time service as pastors in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). Under the direction of Dr. Samuel Eatherton, kantor and the Kreft Professor for Music Arts, the choir delights in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through music. Each year, the choir schedules tours to LCMS churches and schools throughout the country.

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Seminary Guild Luncheon
2026-03-27 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Koburg Dining Hall, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105
The Concordia Seminary Guild is an organization of individuals, women’s organizations and congregations dedicated to providing support to the Concordia Seminary community, its students and their families, and staff.
Program:
Support Services for Seminary Wives
Grace Hilton, Women’s Coordinator, Families in Transition

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Palm Sunday
2026-03-29
Palm Sunday

FIRST READING
Is. 50:4–9a

PSALM
Psalm 118:19–29 or Psalm 31:9–16

EPISTLE
Phil. 2:5–11

GOSPEL
John 12:12–19 (Procession)
Matt. 26:1–27:66 or Matt. 27:11–66 or John 12:20–43

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St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach (1725)
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach (1725)
Featuring the American Kantorei and Orchestra and the Concordia Seminary Children’s Choir

Wyoming District LWML Scholarship application deadline
2026-03-31

The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Minneapolis Scholarship application deadline
2026-04-01

St. John’s College Alumni Association Scholarship application deadline
2026-04-01

Holy (Maundy) Thursday
2026-04-02
Holy (Maundy) Thursday

FIRST READING
Ex. 24:3–11

PSALM
Ps. 116:12–19

EPISTLE
Heb. 9:11–22

GOSPEL
Matt. 26:17–30

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Good Friday
2026-04-03
Good Friday

FIRST READING
Is. 52:13—53:12

PSALM
Ps. 22 or Ps. 31

EPISTLE
Heb. 4:14–16; 5:7–9

GOSPEL
John 18:1—19:42 or John 19:17–30

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The Resurrection of Our Lord
2026-04-05
The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Sunrise)

FIRST READING
Ex. 14:10–15:1

PSALM
Ps. 118:15–29 or The Song of Moses and Israel

EPISTLE
1 Cor. 15:1–11

GOSPEL
John 20:1–18

The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day)

FIRST READING
Acts 10:34–43 or or Jer. 31:1–6

PSALM
Ps. 16

EPISTLE
Col. 3:1–4

GOSPEL
Matt. 28:1–10

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Seminary Guild Board Meeting
2026-04-08 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Hasse Library – Library 112, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States

Second Sunday of Easter
2026-04-12
Second Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 5:29–42

PSALM
Ps. 148

EPISTLE
1 Peter 1:3–9

GOSPEL
John 20:19–31

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Vocatio: Retreat
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-14 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
This three-day retreat held in the spring and fall for college students and second-career men and women offers an opportunity to learn more about the preparation that leads to service as a pastor, deaconess, missionary or chaplain. Registration is free and includes lodging and meals.

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CUW/CSL Partnership Course
2026-04-14 16:00 - 17:15 (America/Chicago) | Online
Who Am I? A Christian Response to LGBTQ+
What does it look like for the church to compassionately respond to LGBTQ? Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) in partnership with Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisc. (CUW) will offer a new online continuing education course to address this question, “Who Am I? A Christian Response to LGBTQ+.” The course will cover gender identity, gender dysphoria, transgender experiences, homosexuality and related challenges facing the church today.
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.

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Gil and Blondie Vogt Scholarship application deadline
2026-04-15

Missouri District LWML Scholarship application deadline
2026-04-15

Third Sunday of Easter
2026-04-19
Third Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 2:14a, 36–41

PSALM
Ps. 116:1–14

EPISTLE
1 Peter 1:17–25

GOSPEL
Luke 24:13–35

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American Legion – Commander’s Scholarship application deadline
2026-04-20

CUW/CSL Partnership Course
2026-04-21 16:00 - 17:15, 2026-04-28 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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St. Mark, Evangelist
2026-04-25

Called to Serve - Chattanooga, TN
2026-04-25 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | First Lutheran Church (Chattanooga, TN), 2800 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37404, United States
We invite you to join Kurtis Hankemeier, second-year student recruitment ambassador, for a presentation on the doctrine of vocation and an update on 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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Fourth Sunday of Easter
2026-04-26
Fourth Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 2:42–47

PSALM
Ps. 23

EPISTLE
1 Peter 2:19–25

GOSPEL
John 10:1–10

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100th Anniversary
2026-04-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Service of Vespers
Celebrate 100 years of Concordia Seminary’s Clayton campus
Concordia Seminary is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Clayton, Mo., campus with a special service under the theme “Christ the Living Stone – a lasting legacy, a firm future.” Dr. David Peter, dean of faculty and professor of Practical Theology, will preach. Join us at this special centennial celebration service and in giving thanks to God for His continual blessings as the Seminary carries out it mission to prepare the church’s future pastors, missionaries and deaconesses.
Reception to follow on Chapel Plaza.

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Call Day
2026-04-28 | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Assignment of Vicarages and Deaconess Internships 3 p.m. (CDT)
Assignment of Calls 7 p.m. (CDT)
Call Day, an annual event, is the day when concluding students receive their first pastoral or diaconal ministry placements, and second-year students receive their vicarage or deaconess internship assignments. All calls and assignments for service are to churches or ministries within The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Join us in-person in the chapel, via livestream, Facebook or YouTube.

Biermann Memorial Scholarship application deadline
2026-04-30

Nebraska South District LWML Scholarship application deadline
2026-05-01

Florida-Georgia District LWML Scholarship application deadline
2026-05-01

Seminary Guild Luncheon
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Koburg Dining Hall, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105
The Concordia Seminary Guild is an organization of individuals, women’s organizations and congregations dedicated to providing support to the Concordia Seminary community, its students and their families, and staff.
Program:
Luther Tower and the Carillon Bells will begin ringing shortly before noon.
Discussion of carillonneur accomplishments and future goals
John Klinger, Chief Information Officer

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Fifth Sunday of Easter
2026-05-03
Fifth Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 6:1–9; 7:2a, 51–60

PSALM
Ps. 146

EPISTLE
1 Peter 2:2–10

GOSPEL
John 14:1–14

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