Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Amend Bylaws to Convert Concordia University System, the Synodwide Corporate Entity, into Commission for University Education
Submitted by: LCMS Board of Directors
To Affirm and Sustain Concordia University System as Synodwide Corporate Entity
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Concordia University System
To Affirm and Sustain Concordia University System as Synodwide Corporate Entity
Submitted by: St. John Springfield, PA
To Define and Affirm Lutheran Identity
Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District
To Define and Affirm Lutheran Identity
Submitted by: Michigan District
To Encourage University Worship Practices Faithful to Scriptures and Confessions and Reflecting Breadth of Worship in the Synod
Submitted by: St. John Seward, NE
To Pause and Correct Deficiencies in Lutheran Identity and Mission Outcomes Standards
Submitted by: Michigan District
To Encourage Congregations to Include in Annual Mission Budgets Support for Regional University of Concordia University System
Submitted by: English District
To Amend Bylaw 3.6.6.1
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Concordia University System
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.6.2.2
Submitted by: Board of Directors, Concordia University System
To Strengthen Our Process for Supporting Our Concordias
Submitted by: Michigan District
To Encourage Licensed Counselors Serving Recognized Service Organizations to Complete Director of Family Life Ministry Colloquy Program
Submitted by: Board of Regents, Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor
To Ask That Concordia University Nebraska Local Regents Be Appointed
Submitted by: Immanuel, Beemer, NE; Zion-St. John, Wisner, NE
To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District; Circuit 1, Northern Illinois District
To Clarify Prior Approval Process and Provide Appropriate Transparency
Submitted by: Michigan District
To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Florida-Georgia District
To Amend Bylaws to Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Reexamine Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Christ, La Mesa, CA; Circuit 9 (Decatur), Indiana District
To Review and Clarify Prior Approval
Submitted by: Missouri District
To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process for Theological Faculty and Presidential Candidates for Concordia University System
Submitted by: Minnesota South District
To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Northwest District
To Clarify Prior Approval Process for Theological Faculties and Concordia University Presidents and Selection Process for Seminary Presidents
Submitted by: Northern Illinois District
To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process Rationale
Submitted by: California-Nevada-Hawaii District
To Encourage Greater Transparency in Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Appeal for Recognized Ecclesiastical Relationship with Luther Classical College
Submitted by: Wyoming District
To Give Thanks for Board of Regents of Concordia College—New York
Submitted by: Atlantic District
To Give Thanks for Leaders Who Developed Concordia University Wisconsin / Ann Arbor Partnership
Submitted by: Michigan District
To Conduct a Project Postmortem Examination of Concordia University Ann Arbor
Submitted by: to the Synod and to all district presidents.; Michigan District
To Request Transparency from Concordia University Wisconsin—Ann Arbor
Submitted by: Michigan District