2026 LCMS Convention

Things are gearing up for the 2026 LCMS Convention! The Rev. Dr. John Sias, Secretary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, joins Andy and Sarah to discuss the convention cycle's big picture, our current place in the cycle, the next steps for congregations and districts, opportunities for LCMS members to participate, and details for the convention in Phoenix on July 18-24. Learn more about nominations and other convention proceedings at lcms.org/convention/governance and lcms.org/nominate. If you love School House Rock, see how an Overture becomes an Action at files.lcms.org/file/preview/overture-infographic. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: [email protected].