May 2017
LCMS Worship will hold its Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music the week of July 25–28 at Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, Illinois. This triennial event offers pastors, church musicians and others the opportunities to grow in skills that enhance the joy of the people of God in the reception of his gifts.
This year’s Institute takes its cue from the upcoming Reformation anniversary with the theme: The Just Live by Faith—Make This Plain in Sermon, Service, Song.
In addition to three keynote addresses, there will be daily Bible study (led by CUC President Dr. Daniel Gard), daily prayer services, two Divine Services (with new arrangements of Setting Five by Jacob Weber and Jonathan Kohrs with LCMS President Matthew Harrison preaching the opening service and Dr. Gard the final one), a concert by the National Lutheran Choir from Minneapolis, a hymn festival featuring the hymns of Martin Luther, numerous breakout sessions for pastors and church musicians, plus many other breakouts on general worship topics, and exhibitors with all kinds of wares and services.
Registration is open at the Synod’s website now and closes July 10. Early bird registration ends June 30. For more information contact the LCMS information center at 888-the-LCMS (843-5267) or at infocenter@lcms.org.