Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 3-01Cmte 3
To Mark Fiftieth Anniversary of Roe v. Wade with More Fervent Teaching, Proclamation, and Efforts to Promote God’s Gift of Life
Submitted by: Mid-South District
p. 269Open →
Ov. 3-02Cmte 3
To Offer Clearer Information for Couples Using the Pill for Birth Control as to When and How Often It Acts as an Abort if aci ent
Submitted by: North Wisconsin District
p. 269Open →
Ov. 3-03Cmte 3
To Increase Awareness among Synod Congregations of Human Trafficking
Submitted by: Mid-South District
p. 269Open →
Ov. 3-04Cmte 3
To Direct LCMS Life Ministry to Support Congregations in Developing Mercy Ministries to Promote Culture of Life
Submitted by: English District
p. 270Open →
Ov. 3-05Cmte 3
To Continue the Synod’s Efforts to Address Mental Health and Mental Illness
Submitted by: Board for National Mission
p. 270Open →
Ov. 3-06Cmte 3
To Recognize and Thank the Synod for Strengthened and Expanded “Soldiers of the Cross” COVID-19 Response Initiative
Submitted by: SELC District
p. 271Open →
Ov. 3-07Cmte 3
To Recognize and Thank the Synod for Strengthened and Expanded “Soldiers of the Cross” COVID-19 Response Initiative
Submitted by: North Wisconsin District
p. 272Open →