Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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Ov. 4-10Cmte 4
To Affirm and Retain the Seven Mission Priorities
Submitted by: English District
p. 307Open →
Ov. 4-15Cmte 4
To Direct Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Examine, and Provide Guidance on Public Teaching and Engagement of, Lutherans for Racial Justice and to Clarify Lutheran Teaching on Justice
Submitted by: Circuit 12 (Western Michigan); English District
p. 309Open →
Ov. 4-17Cmte 4
To Request Commission on Theology and Church Relations Produce New Document on Race
Submitted by: English District
p. 311Open →
Ov. 4-42Cmte 4
To Encourage Unequivocal Affirmation of First Communion Prior to Confirmation as God- Pleasing Practice and To Encourage Congregations to Commune Visiting Communicant Children
Submitted by: English District
p. 325Open →
Ov. 4-53Cmte 4
To Acknowledge the Witness of Charlie Kirk and Establish September 10 as Day of Prayer for Faithful Witnesses in Our Time
Submitted by: Circuit 12 (Western Michigan); English District
p. 330Open →