Deadline for SMP Entry Level Competency Exams for Fall 2024 matriculation
2024-04-30 | MO

Fifth Sunday of Easter
2024-04-28 | MO
Fifth Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 8:26–40

PSALM
Ps. 150

EPISTLE
1 John 4:1–11 (12–21)

GOSPEL
John 15:1–8

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Voelz in Sandy, UT
2024-04-25 - 2024-04-27 | Grace Lutheran Church (Sandy, UT), 1815 E. 9800 S., Sandy, UT, 84092, United States
Principles of Biblical Interpretation for Everyone
This workshop will center around the presenter’s book, Principles of Biblical Interpretation for Everyone (Concordia Seminary Press, 2023). The book takes readers into the text of the Bible and helps them to understand the important factors that go into interpreting it. Participants are required to purchase the book ahead of time and to read through Chapter 8 before the workshop. They will then delve into the book’s content with the presenter as he answers questions and gives clarifications. Significant pre-workshop reading is a requirement. The book can be purchased online from the Concordia Seminary Campus Store. You will receive a coupon code to purchase the book at a discounted price of $20 in your registration confirmation email.

Dr. James Voelz
Graduate Professor of Exegetical Theology and the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Dr. James W. Voelz is graduate professor of Exegetical Theology and the Dr. Jack Dean Kingsbury Professor of New Testament Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. A faculty member since 1989, he served as chair of the Department of Exegetical Theology (2013–15), dean of the faculty (2006–10) and dean of the Graduate School (1996–2002). His areas of focus are the Greek language, hermeneutics (theory of interpretation) and the synoptic Gospels. He also has taught the Pauline epistles and Acts of the Apostles. He served as an adjunct faculty member of Kenrick Seminary, the Roman Catholic diocesan seminary in St. Louis, from 2009-14, and from 2005-15 was coordinator of the Institute of Theology at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Mo., at which he also taught a Sunday morning Bible class for 24 years.

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Thursday, April 25
6:30-8 p.m.

Friday, April 26
6:30-8 p.m.

Saturday, April 27
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: April 11, 2024
Location contact: Rev. Tony Masinelli

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St. Mark, Evangelist
2024-04-25 | MO

Artificial Intelligence and Real Ministry
2024-04-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Six-week online course begins Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Understanding the significance and implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly crucial for today’s pastors. A new six-week online continuing education course, “Artificial Intelligence and Real Ministry,” aims to provide a comprehensive overview, highlighting key facets of AI and its potential implications in ministry. The course is offered in partnership by Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) and Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor (CUWAA).
Six sessions will be taught weekly from 4-5 p.m. (CT) Tuesday, April 9, through May 14, 2024, via Zoom. The course instructors include Dr. David Adams, the W.G. Ray and Louis J. Rechzigel Professor of Biblical Studies at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo.; Christopher Brandt, director of business intelligence at CUWAA; Joshua Locklair, assistant professor of Computer Science at CUWAA; and Brett Seider, director of administrative computing at CUWAA.

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Call Day
2024-04-23 | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Assignment of Vicarages 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 live stream, Facebook or YouTube.

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Fourth Sunday of Easter
2024-04-21 | MO
Fourth Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 4:1–12

PSALM
Ps. 23

EPISTLE
1 John 3:16–24

GOSPEL
John 10:11–18

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Springfest
2024-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Main Quad
In case of rain, the event will be held in Wartburg Commons.

Prison Ministry Coordinators Conference
2024-04-15 - 2024-04-16 | Koburg Hall, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Southern Illinois District Prison Ministry Task Force will have its annual conference Monday, April 15, through Tuesday, April 16, at Concordia Seminary in Koburg Hall. The conference called the “2024 Prison Ministry Coordinators Conference” will include expert guest speakers, working sessions, resource sharing, Q&A time and more! This is a great resource for existing prison ministries and an excellent introduction for those interested in starting a prison ministry. It is open to all LCMS districts. Registration is $100 and includes one night of lodging, conference materials and meals and snacks. Space is limited. Scholarships are available to help with travel for those who have a need.
Participants are encouraged to explore prison ministry opportunities in their districts even if none exist. The conference will be an introduction to prison ministry opportunities and resources. Sessions will include presentations from Rev. Tim Carter, author of the book The Executioner’s Redemption, and representatives from the LCMS Office of National Mission, LCMS Prison Ministry, Concordia Publishing House, Lutheran Braille Workers, Lutheran Heritage Foundation, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Lutheran Hour Ministries. A pilot program at a federal prison in Greenville, Ill., also will be introduced.
To register for the conference, send an email to Jeff Fick, the administrator for the LCMS Southern Illinois District, at sidlcmssage@gmail.com. He will reply to the email with a link to registration details.
Questions? Contact Dr. Jeffrey Nehrt at 618-292-4392 or jeffnehrt84@gmail.com.

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Vocatio: Retreat
2024-04-14 - 2024-04-16 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Vocatio: Retreat is a three-day opportunity for college students and second-career men and women (and their families) to rest in God’s Word, spend time in prayer and learn about the path to full-time service as a pastor, deaconess, missionary or chaplain.

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Third Sunday of Easter
2024-04-14 | MO
Third Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 3:11–21

PSALM
Ps. 4

EPISTLE
1 John 3:1–7

GOSPEL
Luke 24:36–49

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Prof 'n Stein
2024-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Wartburg Commons, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105

Seminary Guild Board Meeting
2024-04-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Hasse Library – Library 112, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States

Classes resume for ODS Program
2024-04-09 | MO

Classes resume for SMP Program
2024-04-08 | MO

Second Sunday of Easter
2024-04-07 | MO
Second Sunday of Easter

FIRST READING
Acts 4:32–35

PSALM
Ps. 148

EPISTLE
1 John 1:1—2:2

GOSPEL
John 20:19–31

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Classes resume (excluding SMP and ODS Programs)
2024-04-02 | MO

The Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Minneapolis Scholarship application deadline
2024-04-01 | MO

The Resurrection of Our Lord
2024-03-31 | MO
The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Sunrise)

FIRST READING
Ex. 15:1–11

PSALM
Ps. 118:15–29

EPISTLE
1 Cor. 5:6b–8

GOSPEL
John 20:1–18

The Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter Day)

FIRST READING
Is. 25:6–9

PSALM
Ps. 16

EPISTLE
1 Cor. 15:1–11

GOSPEL
Mark 16:1–8

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Wyoming District LWML Scholarship application deadline
2024-03-31 | MO

Good Friday
2024-03-29 | MO
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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Holy (Maundy) Thursday
2024-03-28 | MO
Holy (Maundy) Thursday

FIRST READING
Ex. 24:3–11

PSALM
Ps. 116:12–19

EPISTLE
1 Cor. 10:16–17

GOSPEL
Mark 14:12–26

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Easter recess begins after classes
2024-03-27 | MO

The Annunciation of Our Lord
2024-03-25 | MO

Session I and midterm grades deadline
2024-03-25 | MO

Classes resume and Spring Semester Session II begins
2024-03-25 | MO

St. John Passion by Johann Sebastian Bach
2024-03-24 15:00 - 18:30 | Chapel of St. Timothy & St. Titus, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
On the 300th anniversary of its premiere performance
St. John Passion Concert
Featuring the American Kantorei, a reception will follow the concert at 5:30 p.m.in Koburg Hall.
Hymn Festivals and Services of Sacred Music follow the season of the church year and feature locally and nationally acclaimed musicians.

Program Lecture and reception

Palm Sunday
2024-03-24 | MO
Palm Sunday

FIRST READING
Zech. 9:9–12

PSALM
Ps. 118:19–29
or Ps. 31:9–16

EPISTLE
Phil. 2:5–11

GOSPEL
Mark 14:1—15:47
or Mark 15:1–47
or John 12:20–43

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