Dying Well in Christ
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-09 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Dying Well in Christ
A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End
This three-day conference seeks to increase awareness throughout the church regarding the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of each saint as death draws near – and to help foster a faithful practice of merciful care at life’s end within the body of Christ.

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Lakies in Monterey, CA
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-12 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Monterey, CA), 800 Cass St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Shining Bright in a Secular Age – A Church for the 21st Century
Decline, loss of influence, distrust, an uncertain future. These are among the concerns of many church leaders, especially as they try to do ministry among people who seem not to need a God. The philosopher Charles Taylor has famously called our age “secular.” What are the features of this secular age that either inhibit or foster a faithful Christian witness? How does the institution of the church shine once again like a beacon on a hill? How can individual Christians faithfully share the Gospel in a culture that often considers us irrelevant? This workshop/seminar will explore these questions and help you to discover a renewed hope in the possibilities of bringing the Good News to people in our secular age.

Dr. Chad Lakies
Vice President for Ministry Engagement for Lutheran Hour Ministries
Dr. Chad Lakies is the vice president for ministry engagement for Lutheran Hour Ministries in St. Louis, Mo. His work centers around helping the church become more outreach focused by empowering it to share the Gospel with non-churched individuals at more personal levels. His former life as a nonbeliever provides exceedingly relevant experience for thinking about how to engage with our friends and neighbors outside the kingdom of God. He is the author of “How the Light Shines Through: Resilient Witness in Dark Times” (Concordia Publishing House, 2024), a guide for helping the church engage in winsome witness while facing the challenges of contemporary culture. He and his wife Bethany have two daughters, Anabel and Daphne.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Thursday, July 10
1-4 p.m.

Friday, July 11
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Saturday, July 12
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: June 26, 2025
Location contact: Rev. Josh Schmidt

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)
2025-07-13
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)

FIRST READING
Lev. (18:1–5) 19:9–18

PSALM
Ps. 41

EPISTLE
Col. 1:1–14

GOSPEL
Luke 10:25–37

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Peter in Millvale, PA
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-17 | St. John’s Lutheran Church (Millvale, PA), 501 North Ave., Millvale, PA, 15209, United States
Decoding the Apocalypse: Study of the Book of Revelation
The title of the last book of the Bible is translated as Revelation, but its original title was Apocalypse. This word literally means “the unveiling.” The purpose of this book of the Bible is to unveil the purposes of God in human history. For many people, however, it remains veiled — an obscure, mysterious and confusing book. The reason many people do not understand the Apocalypse is that it is written in coded language that can only be interpreted by decoding its symbolism. This study will look at the most significant coded symbols of the book and the keys to their interpretation. It will provide a broad sweep of the major themes and messages of Revelation to better understand this book of the Bible. This “unveiling” will enable you to see Christ, His church and history — past, present and future in a whole new light.

Dr. David Peter
Professor of Practical Theology; Dean of Faculty; and Alumni Relations Adviser at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Dr. David Peter has been a faculty member since 1998 and has led well-received lay studies on the book of Revelation — hence this workshop! He also has published a book on leading mid-sized congregations, “Maximizing the Midsize Church: Effective for Leadership for Fruitful Mission and Ministry.” Those who know him recognize that he brings a solid theological understanding of the church to the topic as well as an openness to how we live out our Lutheran ecclesiology in the world today.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Tuesday, July 15
1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 17
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 1, 2025
Location contact: Dan Hahn

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)
2025-07-20
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)

FIRST READING
Gen. 18:1–10a (10b–14)

PSALM
Ps. 27:(1–6) 7–14

EPISTLE
Col. 1:21–29

GOSPEL
Luke 10:38–42

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Burreson in Vesper, WI
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-23 | Trinity Lutheran Church (Vesper, WI), 6412 Michigan St., Vesper, WI, 54489, United States
Treasures Old and New: A Workshop on Adult Faith Formation
This workshop addresses the missional challenges pastors and leaders in the LCMS face in a “post-Christian” context. It introduces a model of adult faith formation based on early church catechumenal practices. Participants will explore new ways to form disciples, shape Christian identity through the Bible and sacraments, and foster hospitality in congregational life. Focused on a broader approach to adult faith formation, this workshop emphasizes faith formation as a flexible process rather than a “new program.” Pastors from three exemplary parishes will share their experiences, showing how faith formation practices can revitalize parish life and engage the entire congregation in shaping the faith of new Christians.

Dr. Kent Burreson
Professor of Systematic Theology, Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology
Few people know the liturgical landscape as well as Dr. Kent Burreson. He has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the liturgy’s history — how it has remained the same and how it has changed. Just as importantly, Burreson’s work demonstrates how liturgy and our worship life form the faith within us and shape our lives within the world.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, July 21
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 7, 2025
Location contact: Rev. Ryan Anderson

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St. Mary Magdalene
2025-07-22

St. James the Elder, Apostle
2025-07-25

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)
2025-07-27
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)

FIRST READING
Gen. 18:(17–19) 20–33

PSALM
Ps. 138

EPISTLE
Col. 2:6–15 (16–19)

GOSPEL
Luke 11:1–13

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Hensley in Santa Fe, NM
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-01 | Immanuel Lutheran Church (Santa Fe, NM), 209 East Barcelona Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
The Book of Psalms and the Christ
Our Lord often quoted the Psalms and said that they testify about Him (Luke 24:27; John 5:39). In doing so, Jesus confirmed the psalter’s prophetic witness about Himself as Israel’s coming Messiah. In this workshop we will consider how the psalter’s arrangement contributes to the Psalms’ rich picture of Christ. We also will explore ways we hear Christ speaking as He identifies with sinners. Together, we will join Him in prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God.

Dr. Adam Hensley
Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology
Dr. Adam Hensley joined the faculty of Concordia Seminary in 2023.He previously served as professor at Australian Lutheran College (ALC) in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, a college of the University of Divinity, where he taught in Old Testament studies and served as dean of chapel. Before joining the faculty at ALC, Hensley was assistant professor of Old Testament at Concordia University Irvine (CUI), Irvine, Calif., where he taught classes on the Old Testament and biblical Hebrew.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Wednesday, July 30
1-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 31
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 1
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 16, 2025
Location contact: Doug Escue

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California-Nevada-Hawaii District LLL Scholarship application deadline
2025-08-01

Pamela Ann Prevallet Hymn Writing Competition application deadline
2025-08-01

Lay Bible Institute
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sieck Hall 202, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
And He Spoke Many Things to Them in Parables
The parables of Jesus are among the most beloved passages of Scripture yet are notoriously difficult to interpret. What, exactly, are these parables? Are they “earthly stories with a heavenly meaning?” How should Christians read and apply them faithfully in their lives today? Join Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology Dr. James Fickenscher as he explores what kind of stories parables are – and how Christians can faithfully read them and apply them to their lives.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)
2025-08-03
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)

FIRST READING
Eccl. 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26

PSALM
Ps. 100

EPISTLE
Col. 3:1–11

GOSPEL
Luke 12:13–21

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Genter in Hays, KS
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-06 | Messiah Lutheran Church (Hays, KS), 2000 Main Street, Hays, KS, 67601, United States
The Apocrypha: Origins, Import and Use Among Lutherans
While not of the same authoritative status as our canonical Old Testament, the books known as the Apocrypha have been a treasured possession of the Church from very early times. They were widely read and cited by Lutherans from the time of Luther himself to C. F. W. Walther and beyond. This workshop offers an overview of this history and makes a case for a renewed engagement with the Apocrypha in Lutheran congregations today. The topics covered in this workshop include the origins and content of the Apocrypha, early Christian views on the status of these books and their usage among Lutherans.

Dr. John Genter
Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology
Dr. John Genter joined the Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE), Seward, Neb., department of theology, philosophy and biblical languages in 2021. His scholarly work focuses on the New Testament, Second Temple Judaism and ancient Greek novels. His background in Koine Greek includes editorial work on four volumes in the Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament series and collaboration on the recent NRSV-UE translation of Matthew’s Gospel. Genter resides with his wife, Dr. Teddie Genter, and their four children in Seward, Neb.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, Aug. 4
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 5
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 21, 2025
Location contact: Michael Schmidt

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Pietsch in Westminster, MA
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-06 | Our Savior Lutheran Church (Westminster, MA), 1 Hagar Park, Westminster, MA, 01473, United States
Christian Caregiving for People Suffering with Depression and Anxiety
Today mental health struggles affect so many people, draining their energy and joy for life and undermining their confidence. People rightly look for medical and psychological treatment to help them in such struggles. Yet, as researchers are recognizing more and more, a large component of these struggles is spiritual, and people need spiritual care and healing too. In this workshop, Dr. Stephen Pietsch will draw on the long Christian tradition of care and comfort to those in mental distress, looking into Scripture, as well as insights from Luther and his pastoral care of those with mental struggles.

Dr. Stephen Pietsch
Associate Professor of Practical Theology
Dr. Stephen Pietsch has served congregations in both rural and suburban settings in Australia. He completed his graduate and doctoral studies in an interdisciplinary topic, looking at how Martin Luther counseled and cared for people with mental illnesses, specifically depression. His research was published in 2016, entitled “Of Good Comfort” Pietsch joined the faculty of Concordia Seminary St. Louis in 2023. He has an ambition to visit all 50 states while we are living and working in the US. He also loves reading and listening to books, vegetable gardening, cooking and classical music.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, Aug. 4
9:30 a.m.–noon

12:45-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 5
9:30 a.m.–noon

12:45-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6
9:30 a.m.–noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 21, 2025
Location contact: Peter Gregory

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)
2025-08-10
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)

FIRST READING
Gen. 15:1–6

PSALM
Ps. 33:12–22

EPISTLE
Heb. 11:1–16

GOSPEL
Luke 12:22–34 (35–40)

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Golden in Apex, NC
2025-08-11 - 2025-08-13 | Jordan Lutheran Church (Apex, NC), 1031 Pemberton Hill, Apex, NC, 27502, United States
It Stands Written: The New Testament Appropriation of the Old Testament
Christ and the apostles regularly ground their teaching upon the word of the Lord given through Moses and the prophets. While the fulfillment of prophecy is regularly cited in the New Testament, that is not the only dynamic. At times, the language of Old Testament texts is significantly transformed in New Testament texts. Then there are allusions and echoes of Old Testament texts within the New Testament that stop short of direction quotation yet build on the prior text. We will explore the various dynamics of the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament, consider the Christological significance of those dynamics, and reflect on how our interpretive practice can reflect those dynamics.

Dr. Kevin Golden
Director of Resident Field Education, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology, and Dean of Theological Research and Publication
Dr. Kevin Golden is known as a caring, dedicated parish pastor who has distinguished himself as a preacher and teacher. Golden served as the pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Mo., prior to joining the faculty of Concordia Seminary in 2021. Golden’s research experience includes Hosea, biblical usage of the divine name, Genesis 6-9, Jonah, the Book of the Twelve (Minor Prophets) and biblical intertextuality.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, Aug. 11
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 12
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 13
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 28, 2025
Location contact: Rev. Mike Merker

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St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord
2025-08-15

Summer Greek ends
2025-08-15

Summer Term grade deadline for Summer Greek
2025-08-15

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)
2025-08-17
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 15)

FIRST READING
Jer. 23:16–29

PSALM
Ps. 119:81–88

EPISTLE
Heb. 11:17–31 (32–40); 12:1–3

GOSPEL
Luke 12:49–53 (54–56)

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SMP Summer Session ends
2025-08-18

Orientation
2025-08-18 - 2025-08-22 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
New students are familiarized with their programs during Orientation.

ODS Summer Session ends
2025-08-19

Opening Service
2025-08-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Opening Service for the 187th academic year will be held at 10:30 a.m. CT Friday, Aug. 22, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. The public is invited to attend. The service also will be livestreamed at csl.edu/live.

St. Bartholomew, Apostle
2025-08-24

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)
2025-08-24
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 16)

FIRST READING
Is. 66:18–23

PSALM
Ps. 50:1–15

EPISTLE
Heb. 12:4–24 (25–29)

GOSPEL
Luke 13:22–30

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Fall Semester of 2025-26 academic year begins (excluding SMP & ODS programs)
2025-08-25

The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
2025-08-29
