Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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New here? An overture is a formal proposal submitted to the convention by a congregation, circuit forum, district, or rostered body. The convention doesn’t vote on overtures directly — floor committees first shape them into resolutions. See the full Process explainer →
To Continue to Address Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues
Submitted by: Board for National Mission
To Direct Districts and Council of Presidents to Provide Strategic and Comprehensive Plan for Worker Care
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Texas District
To Address Mental Health among Called Church Workers
Submitted by: congregations of each district of the Synod.; Board of Directors, Nebraska District
To Encourage Production, Promotion, and Use of Online Resources
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Florida-Georgia District