Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Encourage Transparency and Clarity in Pastoral Colloquy Process
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District
To Encourage Pilot Online-Only Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District
To Celebrate and Encourage Variety of Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod
Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District
To Encourage Equal Outcomes in Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod
Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.4.6 to Expand Pastoral Formation Committee for Broader Representation
Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District
To Celebrate and Encourage Lay Service
Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District