Why Join The District?

Districts and fellowships in LCMC are designed for the intention of connecting and encouraging congregations and pastors. The question then, for both congregations and pastors, becomes, “why should I belong to this particular district?” While we cannot speak for the other districts of our association, we can say with certainty that what the Augustana District values, above all, is “handing over the goods.” This phrase refers to the work of the preacher in proclaiming the Gospel to sinners, which is the good news of God’s forgiveness and new life in Christ. In turn, this is what we aim to do through every event, resource, and publication of the Augustana District. By living out our three main commitments of theology, church, and missions we believe that confessional theology drives the church into the world as proclaimers of the good news of Jesus, domestically and internationally. For this reason, we are immersed as a district in the Catechisms, the Scriptures, and the proclamation of the Gospel, which call the dead to life. 

What does this mean for you? The Augustana District offers a wide variety of programs and events to support you and your congregation, including: an annual theological convocation, first call pastors retreat, confirmation retreat, high school retreat, and women’s conference, along with conflict response resources, call committee coaching, and church council retreats. At any of these gatherings you can anticipate to interact with Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, hear a proclamation of God’s gracious forgiveness, and fellowship with a community of broken sinners redeemed by Christ.