Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 11-14Cmte 11
To Build Diverse Synod United in Christ
Submitted by: Benediction, Milwaukee, WI; Covenant, Milwaukee, WI
p. 414Open →
Ov. 11-22Cmte 11
To Recognize the Synod’s Successes, Failures, and Opportunities in Ministry with Communities of Color
Submitted by: Bethel, Gurnee, IL; First, Culver City-Palms Los Angeles, CA; Martin Luther Chapel, East Lansing, MI
p. 420Open →
Ov. 11-23Cmte 11
To Recognize the Synod’s Successes, Failures, and Opportunities in Ministry with Communities of Color
Submitted by: Prince of Peace Springfield, VA
p. 420Open →