Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2023 Convention2023 Overtures
All 260 overtures filed for 2023.
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To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland
Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations
To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Sudan and Sudan
Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations
To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with the Lutheran Church of Uganda
Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations
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
To Clarify and Simplify Bylaws regarding Routes to Altar and Pulpit Fellowship
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Bylaws to Provide Clarity for Cross-Circuit and Cross-District Multi-Congregation Parishes
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Various Bylaws to Provide Clarity or to Address Practical Considerations
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Clarify Bylaws Regarding Appointment of a Synodwide Corporate Entity Chief Executive
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Provide for Continuity of Service in Regional Positions
Submitted by: Committee for Convention Nominations
To Amend Dispute Resolution and Expulsion Bylaws to Address Practical Considerations and Clarity
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
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