To Give Thanks for and Offer Renewed Commitment to Work of Atlantic District

WHEREAS, In order to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ and carry out faithful mission work in the northeastern region of the United States (U.S.) on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, the Atlantic District was founded in 1906; and

WHEREAS, The district’smission and ministry has placed it at the cultural, geographical, and societal margins of the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Lord Jesus’ own life and ministry placed Him at the cultural, geographical, and societal margins of the Roman Empire; and

WHEREAS, The district’s cultural and geographical location, its history of affirming the Office of the Holy Ministry, and its history of boldly and creatively affirming the evangelical, catholic, and reforming emphases of the Lutheran Confessions position it to offer great gifts to the Synod and the entire church in the crucial work of witnessing to Christ at the margins; therefore be it

Resolved, That the district in convention give thanks to God for nearly 120 years of faithful Gospel service and mission work; and be it further

Resolved, That, modeled after the Lord Jesus Christ, the district in convention encourage its member congregations, workers, schools, and agencies to renew their commitment to missionary work on behalf of the Synod for the cultural, geographical, and societal margins of the U.S.; and be it finally

Resolved, That the district in convention memorialize this resolution to the 2026 Synod convention for the 120th anniversary