Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 9-18Cmte 9
To Allow Simpler Procedure for Circuit Elections
Submitted by: St. John Holbrook, NY
p. 380Open →
Ov. 9-19Cmte 9
To Ensure Lay Voting Delegates at Synod Convention
Submitted by: Holy Trinity Walnut, IL
p. 381Open →
Ov. 9-26Cmte 9
To Grant Ministers of Religion—Commissioned Power to Vote at District and Synodical Conventions
Submitted by: Christ Mustang, OK
p. 383Open →
Ov. 9-28Cmte 9
To Establish Procedures for Delay of Meetings of Synod
Submitted by: St. John Holbrook, NY
p. 385Open →
Ov. 9-29Cmte 9
To Provide for Elections if Conventions Cannot Be Held
Submitted by: Holy Trinity Walnut, IL
p. 385Open →
Ov. 9-31Cmte 9
To Restore Direct Voting by Congregations to All Changes in, and Amendments to, the Synod’s Constitution and Bylaws
Submitted by: Huntington Woods Huntington Woods, MI
p. 386Open →
Ov. 9-37Cmte 9
To Expedite Ranking of Regional Vice-Presidents
Submitted by: St. John Holbrook, NY
p. 391Open →
Ov. 9-43Cmte 9
To Establish Term Limits for Elected Officers in the Synod and Districts
Submitted by: Benediction Milwaukee, WI
p. 393Open →
Ov. 9-44Cmte 9
To Amend Bylaws regarding Per man en cy of District and Synod Presidents to Better Reflect Confessional Principles on Authority
Submitted by: Mount Calvary Englewood, OH
p. 394Open →
Ov. 9-47Cmte 9
To Create True Synod-Wide Dialogue and Study with Respect to Controverted Matters
Submitted by: St. Matthew, Grand Rapids, MI; Texas District; Board of Directors, Michigan District; Board of Directors,; Pacific Southwest District
p. 395Open →