Save the dates!
Each November, Concordia Theological Seminary hosts Luther Hostel and the Good Shepherd Institute Conference, two events open to laity and church workers that explore confessional Lutheran theology and worship.
Luther Hostel
November 4–6, 2026
Mark your calendars for Luther Hostel, a retreat where you can hear presentations from CTSFW professors, worship with the Seminary community, visit Seminary classes, interact with students, and explore our campus.
Open to laity and church workers, Luther Hostel offers several days of faithful teaching, worship, fellowship, and an opportunity to experience life at the Seminary.
Join Us for Luther Hostel
Hear: Presentations from CTSFW professors
Experience: Worship, classes, and Seminary community life
Connect: Meet students, faculty, and fellow attendees
Click the button below for additional information and registration.
Good Shepherd Institute Conference
“Our Living Heritage”
November 8–10, 2026
The church never practices its confession in isolation; in every age, she remembers the forebears of previous generations. The 2026 Good Shepherd Institute will gather under the theme “Our Living Heritage,” giving thanks for—and learning from—those who continue to inform the church and her practice.
This year’s conference pays tribute to figures including Walter Buszin, Norman Nagel, and Kenneth Korby, along with nineteenth- and twentieth-century LCMS church musicians who raised the bar for parish music and music education.
Worship and Music in Kramer Chapel
The conference will be accompanied by worship and musical treasures old and new in Kramer Chapel, featuring its new windows.
Conference programming will include the annual GSI Organ Recital, choral worship, and a special hymn festival.
Registration Coming Soon
Registration and additional conference information will be available in August.
