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 Encourage House Blessings
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Strengthen and Expand Routes to Ministry
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Support Colleges and Universities of the Concordia University System
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Recognize and Give Thanks for Work at Concordia College—New York
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Audit Concordia Plan Services Retirement Funding
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Create a Restructuring Task Force to Consider Transfer of Synod Congregations, Ministries, and Assets
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Strengthen Nonvoting Advisory Delegate Participation at Convention
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Conform Election of Synod President to Longstanding Practice
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Provide Christian Resources in Addressing Racism
Submitted by: LCMS for action at the 2023 Synod convention.; Atlantic District
To Recognize Atlantic District Successes, Failures, and Opportunities in Ministry with Communities of Color
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Affirm and Protect Freedom to Exercise Religion
Submitted by: Atlantic District