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. Prayer services will also be led by ordained ministers of the LCMS.

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

Catholic Medical Association

Schedule

Friday, Oct. 17

7:00 p.m.
 Welcome
7:10–8:00 p.m.
 "Tearing Us Apart"
Ryan T. Anderson
8:00–8:30 p.m.
 Question & Answer
Pastor Woodford, Moderator
8:30–9:00 p.m.
 Evening Prayer/Compline

Saturday, Oct. 18

8:00–9:00 a.m.
 Doors Open
Pro-Life Ministry Resource Fair Opens
9:00–9:15 a.m.
 Prayer Office
9:15–9:30 a.m.
 Welcome
9:30–10:30 a.m.
 "Moving from Death to Life"
Dr. Kathi Aultman
10:30–10:45 a.m.
 Break
10:45–11:00 a.m.
 Question & Answer
11:00–Noon
 "The Most Persuasive Pro-Life Argument"
Emily Geiger
12:00–1:00 p.m.
 Lunch
1:00–1:45 p.m.
 "Legally Advocating for Life"
Renee Carlson
1:45–2:30 p.m.
 Panel Discussion with Dr. Robin Goldsmith
2:30–3:00 p.m.
 Service of Prayer and Preaching
3:00 p.m.
 Depart in the Peace of Christ

Registration—Available June 30, 2025

Standard Cost: $50
Student Rate: $25

Registration covers all speakers and lunch on Saturday.

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

 

 

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

 

 

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

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