Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Study, and To Make Recommendations to Stop and Reverse, Long Decline in Synod Membership
Submitted by: Christ the King Los Lunas, NM
To Appeal to Lutheran Schools to Use Only Biblically Sound Curricula and Books
Submitted by: Holy Cross Kansas City, MO
To Affirm and Encourage Parents as Primary Teachers of the Faith
Submitted by: St. John Seward, NE
To Engage Work of Concordia Center for the Family
Submitted by: Christ, Milford, MI; Shepherd of the Hills, Crossville, TN; Trinity, Springfield, MO
To Commend Family Disciple ship Work of Concordia Center for the Family
Submitted by: Christ, Milford, MI; Shepherd of the Hills, Crossville, TN; Trinity, Springfield, MO