The 30th General Convention of
The American Association of Lutheran Churches

Christ Jesus – Our Hope – Our Future!

Hebrews 10:23

June 23-26, 2026

Free Lutheran Bible College and Seminary
 3134 E Medicine Lake BLVD Plymouth MN

Greetings in the Name of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

We will gather for the 30th General Convention at a unique and providential moment in the life of our Association. Standing in the Year of our Lord, 2026, we find ourselves on the threshold of our 40th Anniversary in 2027. This convention is more than a business meeting; it is a “mountain-top” moment where we look back with gratitude at forty years of God’s guidance and look forward with holy anticipation to the work He has yet to complete in and through us.

The theme for our assembly, “Christ Jesus – Our Hope – Our Future!”, reminds us to focus on the one foundation that never fails. As the world changes and uncertainty grows, we do not rely on our own strength or plans. With The Rev. Dr. Jordan B. Cooper as our keynote speaker, we will turn our attention to Christ Jesus. He is the anchor for our souls and the one who shapes our future.

Our Scriptural Anchor:

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”  Hebrews 10:23

This exhortation from Hebrews serves as our true North Star. To “hold fast” is a call to endurance and doctrinal integrity. To do so “without wavering” is a testament to the peace we find only in Christ Jesus, even amidst the storms of the present age. Most importantly, our confidence does not rest on our ability to hold on to God, but on the unwavering truth that He who promised is faithful.

As we gather for the 30th General Convention, we do so with an eye toward 2027. This year is a “season of preparation”—a time to strengthen the bonds of our fellowship, to refine our mission of “The Great Commission,” envisioned by the Association’s founders and to renew our commitment to the authority of God’s Word.

We invite every delegate, pastor, and layperson to enter these days with prayerful hearts. May our time together be marked by the joy of our salvation and a shared vision for the future. We are a people of hope because we are a people of the Promise.

We look forward to gathering as one body at the 30th General Convention of The AALC. To Him be the glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen!

I am your servant in Christ Jesus.

Rev. Dr. Cary G. Larson
Presiding Pastor of The American Association of Lutheran Churches

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