This calendar of events below contains activities taking place in Texas District congregations and schools. The Texas District does not endorse or recommend any events other than those hosted by the district. It is for informational purposes only.

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125th Anniversary – November 2, 3 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Dime Box

Trinity Lutheran Church in Dime Box, Texas, gives all thanks and glory to God this year for its 125th anniversary as a congregation.  On All Saints’ Sunday, November 2nd, at 3 PM, a service of reunion and thanksgiving will take place at the church at 3887 Texas Highway 21 with a catered meal to follow.  The festival preacher will be Rev. Tab Ottmers of Immanuel in Fairview, TX.

You Are Invited – Houston Lutheran Chorale

Houston Lutheran Chorale celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2025.  We presented special concerts all year and wrapped up our celebration with our “Joy of Christmas” concerts!

We rehearse at Immanuel Lutheran Church under the direction of Jeff Armstrong.  We would love for you to join us in 2026!  Please visit our website (https://hlc-tx.org/) for news and information, and leave your email address in the “contact us” section so we can stay in touch.

Family Discipleship Facilitator Training

Concordia Center for the Family, a Registered Service Organization of the LCMS, is uniting homes and congregations in making lifelong disciples of Jesus. Through foundational training events, Family Discipleship Facilitators are being equipped and inspired to strengthen the marriages and families served by our LCMS congregations and schools. CCF wants YOU as a Family Discipleship Facilitator! This training opportunity is for called and commissioned leaders of LCMS congregations and schools, along with lay family ministry leaders. Find out more about our 2026 trainings HERE. Also consider CCF’s Faith & Life Survey tool to assess how well you’re serving families. Find out more HERE.

Deadline – November 1, 2025

2026-2028 LWML Mission Grant Proposals Now Being Accepted

LWML Texas District is now accepting mission grant proposals for the 2026-2028 biennium that are: mission-focused in proclaiming the Gospel; aligned with the goals and objectives of the Texas District LCMS; ready for implementation; well-documented; and must be submitted by an LWML Texas District member, group, or zone.

Visit https://www.lwmltxdist.org/mission-grant-proposals.

Deadline – December 1, 2025, Priority Enrollment and March 1, 2026

2026 Lutheran Summer Music (LSM)

Enrollment is now open for Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) 2026 at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN! LSM is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students who come together to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build a supportive and fun community. Musical experiences include large ensembles (band, choir, orchestra), chamber music, private lessons, and electives like handbells, jazz, musical theatre, composition, conducting, church music, and more.

Priority enrollment deadline: December 1
Standard enrollment deadline: March 1

Nominate Students for Lutheran Summer Music:
You’re invited to nominate a student for LSM 2026! Lutheran Summer Music (LSM) is a faith-based residential music academy for high school students (grades 8-12) who come together from all over the country to immerse themselves in musical excellence and build an intentional, supportive, and FUN community. LSM 2026 takes place at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, from June 21-July 19 (Full Session) or June 21-July 3 (Half Session). Priority Enrollment is open now through December 1. Nominate students at LSMacademy.org/nominate, and watch and share this LSM Experience Video (LSMacademy.org/lsmvideo) to learn more!

Learn more at LSMacademy.org/program.