Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday 2026
Traditionally celebrated the first Sunday in October, Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday can be celebrated any time.
This year’s theme continues 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.
Lutheran Women in Mission Sunday Materials
coming soon
About the Author
Rev. Mark Maas, LWML Senior Pastoral Counselor, serves King of Glory Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he lives with his wife Cheri. An LCMS pastor for almost 40 years, he’s held multiple roles in LWML and the Wyoming District, including 1st Vice President. He directs “Project: Pastoral Education West Africa” and enjoys Wyoming’s outdoors for hunting, hiking, and fishing.
