Lutheran Women in Mission SUNDAY
Traditionally celebrated the first Sunday in October, Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday can be celebrated any time.
This year’s theme begins a four-year cycle focusing on the LWML Mission Statement — As Lutheran Women in Mission, we joyfully proclaim Christ, support missions, and equip women to honor God by serving others. For Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday 2026, we focus on Supporting Missions. This theme is based on the texts: Ecclesiastes 3:9–15, Galatians 2:1–10, and Mark 10:35–45.
Christ Jesus our Lord asks us to be wise stewards of His good gifts. St. Paul, while proclaiming the Gospel, was also concerned for those who suffered. There were so many mission efforts taking place. As believers today, we also are eager to follow the example of Christ and aid those in need. The Spirit of God places that eagerness to serve upon our hearts. We can’t be everywhere to aid the missions, firsthand, that are set before us. The Lord does allow us to support those efforts that go forth in His name. May the Lord grant to us supportive hearts.
2026 Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday downloadable materials, authored by Rev. Mark Maas, will be available soon.
About the Author
Rev. Mark Maas is LWML Senior Pastoral Counselor. He and his wife Cheri live in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he serves as pastor of King of Glory Lutheran Church. He has served as an LCMS pastor for 38 years. He has served as an LWML zone and district counselor and has held many positions in the Wyoming District including 1st Vice President. He also serves as the director for “Project: Pastoral Education West Africa.” Pastor Maas enjoys the open spaces of Wyoming for hunting, hiking, and fishing.
