Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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Ov. 1-11Cmte 1
To Address Mental Health among Called Church Workers
Submitted by: Professional Workers’ Conference (Western Region) English District
p. 261Open →
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. 5-45Cmte 5
To Reconsider Allowing “Brain Death” Criteria for Determination of Death at End of Life
Submitted by: English District
p. 314Open →
Ov. 6-15Cmte 6
To Establish Specific Ministry Pastor Program Oversight Board and to Revise Bylaws Governing Program
Submitted by: English District
p. 328Open →
Ov. 6-24Cmte 6
To Restore Both Biblical Languages to the Education of Future Pastors on All Pathways to the Office of the Holy Ministry
Submitted by: English District
p. 334Open →
Ov. 6-40Cmte 6
To Increase Continuing Education Unit Opportunities throughout the Synod
Submitted by: English District
p. 344Open →
Ov. 9-06Cmte 9
To Recommend Moving to Four-Year Convention Cycle
Submitted by: Board of Directors, English District; Board of Directors, Kansas District
p. 373Open →
Ov. 9-27Cmte 9
To Restrict Synod Convention on Sundays
Submitted by: English District
p. 384Open →
Ov. 9-30Cmte 9
To Have Next Available Convention of the Synod in Detroit
Submitted by: English District
p. 386Open →
Ov. 11-11Cmte 11
To Prevent Harmful Philosophies, Ideologies, and Contemporary Movements Contrary to the Christian Faith from Damaging Our Congregations, Schools, Colleges, and Seminaries
Submitted by: English District
p. 412Open →
Ov. 11-25Cmte 11
To Affirm Need for Open Churches during Times of Plague, Pestilence, and Pandemic
Submitted by: English District
p. 421Open →