Very Important Conference Reminders:

Parking is free to you, but still an expense to both the LCC East District & the LCMS Eastern District. Below is a link to a list of all the Eastern District Attendees. Feel free to use the Eastern District parking lot as your ride share lot. (5111 Main Street, Williamsville, NY)

Lutheran Service Book. Everyone is asked to bring a copy of it.

GPS Address: 8444 Lundy’s Lane Niagara Falls, ON L2H 1H4, Canada

Cancellation: If you cancel, you may be responsible for charges. For special circumstances please contact Bruce Sutherland at brucelcmsed@gmail.com or 716-998-0225.

Border Crossing: Make sure to pack your US Passport or US Passport card. NY residents can cross with the Enhanced Driver’s License. As you approach the inspection booth make sure that none of your passengers are on their cell phones. US Customs & Canadian Border crossing agents frown on it.

How to Manage Bridge Traffic: Once you are in the Buffalo area, pull over to a safe spot and call the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission at 1-800-715-6722. A recorded message will give you traffic updates and wait times for all 3 bridges (Rainbow Bridge, Queenston-Lewiston Bridge, and the Peace Bridge.) The best time to call is about 10 minutes after the hour. Both the rainbow & Queenston-Lewiston offer good access to the Americana Resort. The QL bridge is about 10 minutes further north of the Rainbow Bridge, but the wait time might be shorter. 

Assistance: If you need any assistance while at the conference, please call Bruce Sutherland 716-998-0225.

You are invited to join an open joint church workers conference of Eastern District (LCMS) and East Region (LCC). This conference is open to pastors, church workers, and laity who are committed to building healthy fraternal dialogue in the church. Whether you are behind a pulpit or a keyboard, this conversation is for you.

REGISTER HERE

Note: Conference attendance is fully funded (free) for pastors and deacons of LCC’s East Region and pastors and commissioned ministers of the LCMS’s Eastern District, since it will serve as their regular fall conference. A variety of paid registration options is available for other guests.

IMPORTANT: Pastoral Conference Registrants (East Region LCC or Eastern District LCMS)

The conference will only pay the full cost for a room with a double occupancy. If you choose single occupancy (or bring your spouse/family), you will be responsible for the additional cost.

Please arrange for your own roommate. 

Choose only one of you to make the reservation with the hotel.

Include the name of the roommate in the “Special Instructions” section of the online registration. 

 Cite promo code 159547 (online) or call 1.800.263.3508 and quote the following group name: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary. 

Guest Room Release/Cut-Off Date is September 18, 2026. The above price is not guaranteed after this date.

CONFERENCE VENUE: Americana Resort & Spa

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

The Americana is the perfect place to bring the whole family, featuring an indoor waterpark and proximity to the majestic Niagara Falls. americananiagara.com

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Internationally recognized scholars presenting from across the church

Dr. Jon Bruss · Dr. Thomas Egger · Dr. Larry Rast · Dr. Thomas Winger

Dr. Thomas Korcok · Dr. Roger Paavola · Dr. Trevor Sutton

More information on this event can be found HERE