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District News

EXTENDING THE SHEPHERD'S REACH ELDER TRAINING VIDEOS

The playlist for the recent Elder Training Conference is now available. Videos with closed caption include: Spiritual Care for the Pastor and His Family; Spiritual Care for the Flock with the Pastor; Spiritual Care for the Spiritually Distant; Equipped for the Tasks of Spiritual Care; and the closing devotion. To view, click here.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR THE NORTH AND EAST PASTORS CONFERENCE?

May 6-7 | Bay City

Hope for the Less-Than-Large Church is the theme of the conference. The keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. David Peter, Professor of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Mo. For more information and to register, click here.

DISTRICT EVENTS

Click here for a full calendar of District events.

FIND GOD'S CALLING AND DIRECTION FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

Concordia Seminary, St. Louis invites 9th through 12th-grade students to attend Vocatio: High School—a retreat that encourages high school men and women to explore many aspects of the Seminary, including worship and devotions, sessions with professors, and even some fun and recreation! Registration is $100/person and closes May 24. Register here.

VACANCY LISTINGS

Requests to have a teaching position listed on our District website's vacancy listing can be made by completing this form.

OPEN SCHOOL POSITIONS

For the latest roster changes and vacancy listing, click here. 

INTERNATIONAL LUTHERAN DEAF ASSOCIATION CONVENTION

July 11-14 | Detroit

The ILDA is hosting its 27th convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Detroit. Information and registration forms can be found here.

WALi SUMMIT 2024

October 1-3 | Chandler, Arizona

The 2024 WALi Summit is a gathering place created to promote shared learning, common support, and professional inspiration. For more information and to register, click here.

NOMINATE YOUNG MUSICIANS FOR LSM

June 30-July 28 | Indiana

Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM) is a residential academy for high school musicians. Students study with nationally recognized faculty, and are immersed in musical experiences through large ensembles (choir, band and symphony orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, elective classes, ongoing recitals, and concerts. LSM 2024 takes place at Valparaiso University in Indiana and is open to students who have completed grades 8-12. Spots for LSM 2024 are filling fast! Nominate a student today at LSMacademy.org/nominate.  

2025 LCMS YOUTH GATHERING AMBASSADORS

Support the youth participants and adult leaders at the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering by applying to be a Gathering Ambassador. Gathering Ambassadors are humble servant leaders, age 26 and older, who are joyful, energetic, quick to listen, and safety-minded. They are fun, friendly, and flexible! Most of all, Gathering Ambassadors love Jesus and shine His light in all circumstances. To apply to become a Gathering Ambassador, click here. Applications close March 15. 

CONGREGATION, SCHOOL, and OTHER ORGANIZATION EVENTS

Listings can be found here >