Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures

All 374 overtures filed for 2026.

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Ov. 1-03Cmte 1

To Give Thanks to God for 150 Years of Black Ministry

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 278Open →

Ov. 1-25Cmte 1

To State Religious Objection to Government Interference with Parents’ Duty

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 290Open →

Ov. 4-14Cmte 4

To Direct Commission on Theology and Church Relations to Address Christian Nationalism in American Context

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 309Open →

Ov. 7-14Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District; Circuit 1, Northern Illinois District

p. 428Open →

Ov. 7-22Cmte 7

To Clarify Prior Approval Process for Theological Faculties and Concordia University Presidents and Selection Process for Seminary Presidents

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 433Open →

Ov. 9-32Cmte 9

To Amend Constitution Article XII 10 a to Provide Option of Appointing Ordained or Commissioned Minister as District Convention Rostered Voting Delegate

Submitted by: Circuit 1; Northern Illinois District

p. 484Open →

Ov. 9-33Cmte 9

To Amend Bylaw 3.1.2 to Expand the Number of Circuit Delegates to Synod Conventions and to Include Ministers of Religion—Commissioned

Submitted by: Circuit 1, Northern Illinois District

p. 485Open →

Ov. 10-35Cmte 10

To Encourage Pastors to Honor Their Own Call

Submitted by: Northern Illinois District

p. 520Open →