Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Encourage Outreach and Ministry on College and University Campuses
Submitted by: English District
To State Religious Objection to Government Interference with Parents’ Duty
Submitted by: English District
To Affirm and Retain the Seven Mission Priorities
Submitted by: English District
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
To Request Commission on Theology and Church Relations Produce New Document on Race
Submitted by: English District
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
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
To Request Comprehensive Review When Call Is Terminated or Self-Terminated
Submitted by: English District
To Request Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Produce Study Document to Further Understanding and Conversations on Pastoral Exceptions to Closed Communion
Submitted by: Circuit 13 (Indiana); English District
To Encourage Congregations to Include in Annual Mission Budgets Support for Regional University of Concordia University System
Submitted by: English District