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SUMMARY:2026 LCMS National Convention
DESCRIPTION:Synod Presidential Vote — Runoffs Required \n6/17/26 Update:\nSynod presidential election enters third round. The second round of voting in the election for president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) was not conclusive\, and another runoff will be required. The candidates whose names will stand in the runoff election are Matthew C. Harrison\, Joel D. Biermann\, and Benjamin T. Ball. Get more info here. \nThe third round of voting for LCMS president will take place June 20–23\, with a final round\, if necessary\, occurring June 27–30. There could be up to four total rounds of voting (extending to June 30) until a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes. Registered voters will use the same credentials they used to vote in the first and second rounds\, which will again be provided by email when the next round of voting has opened.  \nIf your congregation needs assistance with the voting process or is having trouble determining who your eligible voters are\, please email lcmspresidentvote@lcms.org. \n6/13/26 Update:\nThe second round of elections for LCMS President will be held June 13-16. All those eligible are encouraged to participate. Registered voters will use the same credentials they used in the first round\, which were provided by email. With just over 85% voting in the first round\, that means approximately 800 of those registered didn’t cast a ballot. Please encourage your congregation’s pastoral and lay voters to participate in the second round. \n________________________________________________________________________________ \nThe 69th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will be held July 18–23\, 2026\, in Phoenix\, Arizona. \n\nThe convention theme is “Christ Is Risen Indeed\,” based on 1 Corinthians 15:20–22: “But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead\, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death\, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die\, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” The convention will take place at the Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix.\nOnline orientation meetings for NOW District delegates are scheduled for Wednesday\, July 8\, at 7 p.m. and on Saturday\, July 11\, at 10 a.m. Click here for more info!\n\n  \nResources and Info: \n\nLCMS Presidential Candidate Q&A available: The five candidates for president were asked to respond to six questions developed by LCMS Communications. Read their answers here.\nTravel Expense Voucher\nPlease book your flight and submit your itinerary to Laura Baker no later than June 18.\n\n\nImportant Convention-related dates:\n\nFloor committee weekend: May 29–June 1\, St. Louis\nPresidential voting: The LCMS Presidential election\, conducted by Yes Elections (formerly Election America)\, will take place by electronic ballot between June 6–9\, with run-off elections June 13-30 if needed. Congregations have until May 29 to make any necessary changes to their existing voter registration.  About one week prior to the election\, Yes Elections will send (via U.S. mail) information to all voters regarding the voting process\, the candidates\, and the code numbers needed to participate.\nPre-convention floor committee meetings: July 17\, afternoon\nFloor committee open hearings: July 18\, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.\nDelegate orientation: July 18\, 1:30 p.m.\nOpening worship: July 18\, 7 p.m.\nConvention proceedings: July 19–23.\nConvention close: July 23\, 12 p.m.\nInstallation of new officers: Sept. 18\, St. Louis.\n\n\nMore information about the 2026 convention will be shared here as it becomes available.
URL:https://nowlcms.org/nw-event/2026-lcms-national-convention/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 100 N 3rd St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85004\, United States
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