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 Suggest Mission and Ministry Emphases for the Synod
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Commission Biblical Study of Lending within the Church
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Create Plan to Address Near-Term Pastoral Needs
Submitted by: the 2025 district convention cycle.; Board of Directors, Florida-Georgia District
To Encourage and Support Existing Learning-In-Ministry, Non-Residential, Distance Programs Leading to Ordination
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Provide Comment to 2019 Res. 7-03 Committee concerning CUS Governance Model Proposal
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Re-evaluate Size Requirements for Electoral Circuits in the Synod
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Have Synod Regional Representation Determined by Regional Constituency
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Foster Multiculturalism in Exercise of Great Commission
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District