Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures

All 260 overtures filed for 2023.

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Ov. 5-01Cmte 5

To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland

Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations

p. 283Open →
Ov. 5-02Cmte 5

To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Sudan and Sudan

Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations

p. 284Open →
Ov. 5-03Cmte 5

To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Lutheran Church of Uganda

Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations

p. 285Open →
Ov. 5-05Cmte 5

To Recognize that the Synod is Not in Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Japan Lutheran Church

Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations

p. 288Open →
Ov. 5-08Cmte 5

To Clarify and Simplify Bylaws regarding Routes to Altar and Pulpit Fellowship

Submitted by: Commission on Handbook

p. 290Open →
Ov. 9-01Cmte 9

To Amend Bylaws to Provide Clarity for Cross-Circuit and Cross-District Multi-Congregation Parishes

Submitted by: Commission on Handbook

p. 365Open →
Ov. 9-02Cmte 9

To Amend Various Bylaws to Provide Clarity or to Address Practical Considerations

Submitted by: Commission on Handbook

p. 366Open →
Ov. 9-03Cmte 9

To Clarify Bylaws Regarding Appointment of a Synodwide Corporate Entity Chief Executive

Submitted by: Commission on Handbook

p. 371Open →
Ov. 9-38Cmte 9

To Provide for Continuity of Service in Regional Positions

Submitted by: Committee for Convention Nominations

p. 391Open →
Ov. 10-01Cmte 10

To Amend Dispute Resolution and Expulsion Bylaws to Address Practical Considerations and Clarity

Submitted by: Commission on Handbook

p. 399Open →
Ov. 10-02Cmte 10

To Amend Bylaws to Clarify Application of Pre-Call Consultation and Call and Be Served By (Bylaws 2.5.2–3) beyond Member Congregations

Submitted by: Commission on Handbook

p. 401Open →