Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Adopt Congregational Sustainability as Mission Goal of the Synod
Submitted by: Huntington Woods Huntington Woods, MI
To Reject Racial Quotas and Idolatry of Human Characteristics
Submitted by: St. Paul Brookfield, IL
To Recommend Review of Worship Practices
Submitted by: Faith Hot Springs Village, AR
To Properly Examine New Worship Practices within the Synod
Submitted by: Benediction Milwaukee, WI
To Promote Transparency and Accountability for Recognized Service Organizations and To Allow Certain Educational Institutions to Be Recognized
Submitted by: St. Paul Brookfield, IL
To Call All in Synod to Love, Peace, and Brotherly Care
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault), Minnesota; South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District
To Judge Practice by Word Alone
Submitted by: St. Paul Albion, MI
To Oppose Federal Immigration Raids and Call for Pastoral Advocacy
Submitted by: Markham Markham, IL