Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 4-02Cmte 4
To Provide Triennial Synod Emphases
Submitted by: Texas District
p. 273Open →
Ov. 4-03Cmte 4
To Prioritize “Living as the Baptized” as a Mission and Ministry Focus for the 2022–2025 Triennium
Submitted by: Kansas District
p. 274Open →
Ov. 4-04Cmte 4
To Suggest Mission and Ministry Emphases for the Synod
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
p. 274Open →
Ov. 4-06Cmte 4
To Encourage Return to In-Person Worship
Submitted by: Texas District
p. 275Open →
Ov. 4-07Cmte 4
To Reaffirm Biblical Practice of Gathered Local Congregations with Rightly Called Local Pastors and to Encourage Congregations to Practice In-person Worship, Teaching, and Administration of Sacraments
Submitted by: Montana District
p. 276Open →
Ov. 4-17Cmte 4
To Encourage House Blessings
Submitted by: Atlantic District
p. 280Open →
Ov. 4-18Cmte 4
To Mark Fiftieth Anniversary of 1974 Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, “Walkout” with Thorough Teaching about the Controversy and Renewed Emphasis on Pure Doctrine
Submitted by: Mid-South District
p. 280Open →