Dear friends in Christ,
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Heb. 10:23–26)
It’s our joy to work together with you for the good of the church and her workers, especially as we plan and prepare to show our deep appreciation for all who serve through love and good works. In the month of October, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) will again honor all church workers. Won’t you join us in making sure that our dedicated workers feel appreciated and cherished?
As the LCMS shares social media posts about our church workers, we’d love for you to help strengthen our efforts by resharing our posts or even promoting church worker appreciation through your own social media channels. Resources and ideas for districts, congregations and other LCMS
entities are ready and waiting for you.
If you’d like to encourage others to join the effort through your website, bulletin or newsletter, please feel free to use or update the following language:
Our LCMS church workers — pastors, deaconesses, teachers, and directors of Christian education, outreach, parish music, and family life ministry — work tirelessly on behalf of the church in service to all of us. Let’s be sure to show our gratitude — no gesture is too small! Join us on the following dates in 2025 and 2026 as we let our church workers know, in word and in deed, how very thankful we are for their service and dedication.
Oct. 12 (Pastor Appreciation), Oct. 25 (Deaconess, Director of Family Life Ministry, Director of Christian Outreach, and Director of Church Ministries), April 26 (Director of Parish Music), May 4–8 (Teacher Appreciation) and June 26 (Director of Christian Education).
We’ll also express thanks for our lay leaders and those who support our church workers, so here are a few additional dates to note for 2025–2026: Month of April (all Church Volunteers), March 6 (Lay Workers) and June 13 (Church Worker Spouses).
As we join in gratitude for our church workers, we hope you, too, will “stir up one another to love and good works.” Together, let us rejoice in our Lord’s gifts of Word and Sacraments, and in the workers He has given to the church.
In Christ,
Deaconess Dr. Tiffany Manor, managing director
LCMS National Mission