LCMS Synod Convention 2026 – Missouri District Information
July 18–23, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Official Synod Convention Page
Every three years, the LCMS gathers for its National Synod Convention—an opportunity to worship, pray, plan, and make decisions as a church body. The 69th Regular Convention will be held July 18–23, 2026, in Phoenix, Ariz. Congregations, circuits, and districts play a key role in preparing for this event well in advance. On this page, you'll find important dates, responsibilities, the Convention Workbook, the First Edition of Today's Business, and additional information are available below.
The first round of voting is June 6–9, and voting delegates will cast their votes for one of five nominees. There could be up to four rounds of voting (extending to June 30) until a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the votes.
Key Dates
- June 6–30, 2026 – Synod President Election (online)
- July 4, 2026 – Synod President Election results announced
- July 11, 2026 – Deadline for comments on resolutions in Today’s Business
- July 17–18, 2026 – Floor Committee Hearings (Open and Closed)
- July 18–23, 2026 – 69th LCMS Synod Convention in Phoenix, AZ
Clarifying Voting Roles
Circuit Forum Delegates
Each Circuit Forum elects one pastoral and one lay voting delegate to the Synod Convention. These delegates attend the Convention and vote on-site in Phoenix.
Synod President Voters
Each congregation (or multi-congregation parish) registers one called and installed pastor and one layperson to vote online for Synod President. These individuals do not attend the Synod Convention unless they are separately elected as circuit delegates.
