The Kahler Grand Hotel  |  Rochester, Minn.  |  Oct. 17–18, 2025

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 

THE MINNESOTA SOUTH DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH—MISSOURI SYNOD

Respond to the call to promote a culture of life and join us for a highly informative and inspirational convocation which features fervent teaching and proclamation from several different speakers. Representatives from pro-life Christian ministries will be present to provide resources for God’s people to become better equipped in speaking up for life and teaching about the sanctity of human life.

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. . . . But, if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.   — 1 John 3:14, 17–18 (ESV)

Event Speakers

Ryan Anderson, PhD 
President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
 
Kathi Aultman, MD (OB-GYN)
Associate Scholar, Charlotte Lozier Institute
 
Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford 
President, LCMS Minnesota South District
    
Renee Carlson 
General Counsel, True North Legal
 
Robin Goldsmith, MD 
President and Chief Medical Officer, St. Gianna Clinic
     
Emily Geiger 
Director of Education & Outreach, Equal Rights Institute

Organizations and Ministries Represented

LCMS Life Ministry

Lutherans for Life

40 Days for Life

Pro-Life Action Ministries

Minnesota Family Council/True North Legal

Equal Rights Institute

Diocese of Winona–Rochester Guild 
of the Catholic Medical Association

New Life Family Services, Rochester

Everlasting Light Ministries (Rich in Mercy)

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life

Schedule

Friday, Oct. 17

  7:00 p.m. Welcome
  7:10 p.m. "Tearing Us Apart"
Ryan T. Anderson
  8:00 p.m. Question & Answer
Pastor Woodford, Moderator
  8:30 p.m. Compline

Saturday, Oct. 18

  8:00 a.m. Doors Open
Pro-Life Ministry Resource Fair Opens
  9:00 a.m. Prayer Office
  9:15 a.m. Welcome
  9:30 a.m. "Moving from Death to Life"
Dr. Kathi Aultman
  10:30 a.m. Break
  10:45 a.m. Question & Answer
  11:00 a.m. "The Most Persuasive Pro-Life Argument"
Emily Geiger
  Noon Lunch
  1:00 p.m. "Legally Advocating for Life"
Renee Carlson
  1:45 p.m. Panel Discussion with Dr. Robin Goldsmith
  2:30 p.m. Vespers (Festival of St. Luke, Evangelist)
President Lucas Woodford, Preaching
  3:00 p.m. Depart in the Peace of Christ

Registration

Registration Fee: $50 (Standard) or $25 (Student Rate) 

Registration covers all speakers and lunch on Saturday.

Registration Deadline: Friday, Sept. 26

Lodging

  • Kahler Grand Hotel—20 Second Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902 
    • Discounted rate: $129 (plus taxes) per night. Reserve room online or call 1-800-533-1655. Reservation cut-off: Friday, Sept. 26.
  • Rochester Marriott —101 First Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902
  • Kahler Inn & Suites—9 Third Ave. NW, Rochester, MN 55902

Parking

  • Center Street Ramp—11 W. Center St., Rochester, MN 55902 (More expensive, but connects to hotel/event venue)
    • Daily Parking Rates: $6 (0–3 hours); $14 (3–6 hours); $18 (6–9 hours); $24 (9–24 hours). No in/out privileges.
    • Valet Parking: $30 per day. Includes in/out privileges.
  • Rochester Public Parking Ramp 6—59 First St. SE, Rochester, MN 55902
    • Free Parking after 5 p.m. on Friday

Promotional Media

Human Care

Convocation attendees are invited to support the needs of families and children by making a donation to New Life Family Services in Rochester. Diapers, baby wipes, and clothing will be accepted at the event on Saturday. A staff member will be present for those who wish to make a financial gift or need help with the gift of a larger item. Click here for a printable PDF (1.2 MB) of the items needed for the individuals and families they specifically serve.

 

 

Generously Supported by
The LCMS 1 John 3 Initiative
Million Dollar Life Match Grant

 

 

For more information, please contact event coordinator: Pastor Elliott Malm
Phone: 507-633-2253        Email: pastor@gracedc.church

Pages