Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures

All 374 overtures filed for 2026.

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Ov. 2-04Cmte 2

To Promote Divine Call Opportunities for Ethnic Immigrant Institute of Theology Pastors

Submitted by: Our Savior Laurel, MD

p. 296Open →

Ov. 2-05Cmte 2

To Amend Bylaws to Protect Divine Calls of Missionaries

Submitted by: St. Paul, Brookfield, IL; Circuit 24 (Sedalia), Missouri District

p. 296Open →

Ov. 2-07Cmte 2

To Thank God on the 60th Anniversary of the Inception of LCMS International Schools in Asia and Pray for God’s Guidance in Advancing Their Ministry and Mission

Submitted by: Church of All Nations Hong Kong

p. 297Open →