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Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures

All 374 overtures filed for 2026.

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Committee
All3741. National Witness332. International Witness73. Mercy84. Life Together565. Theology and Church Relations446. Pastoral Ministry and Seminaries887. University Education298. Finance189. Structure and Administration5210. Ecclesiastical Supervision and Dispute Resolution39
Submitter kind
District190Congregation109Circuit78Board75Commission9Institution4
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Southeastern33Michigan21Minnesota South19English12Pacific Southwest12Indiana11Atlantic10Florida Georgia10South Wisconsin10Nebraska9Texas9North Dakota8Northern Illinois8Eastern7Mid South7Missouri7Wyoming6Minnesota North5Oklahoma5South Dakota5Iowa East4Montana4Northwest3Ohio3Selc3California Nevada Hawaii2Central Illinois2Rocky Mountain2Southern Illinois2Kansas1North Wisconsin1
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Ov. 4-06Cmte 4

To Adopt Triennial Mission and Ministry Emphasis on Clear Gospel Proclamation, Unity in Christ, and Multicultural Ministry

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 305Open →
Ov. 4-43Cmte 4

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

p. 326Open →
Ov. 6-12Cmte 6

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

p. 369Open →
Ov. 6-30Cmte 6

To Encourage Pilot Online-Only Master of Divinity with Synod Seminaries

Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District

p. 381Open →
Ov. 6-39Cmte 6

To Celebrate and Encourage Variety of Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 388Open →
Ov. 6-46Cmte 6

To Encourage Equal Outcomes in Routes to Pastoral Formation in the Synod

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 392Open →
Ov. 6-65Cmte 6

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

p. 404Open →
Ov. 6-86Cmte 6

To Celebrate and Encourage Lay Service

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 414Open →
Ov. 7-04Cmte 7

To Define and Affirm Lutheran Identity

Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District

p. 422Open →
Ov. 7-14Cmte 7

To Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process

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

p. 428Open →
Ov. 8-18Cmte 8

To Direct Board of Directors to Review and Publish Comprehensive Accounting of LCMS Monies Spent on Hot Chalk, Concordia University Texas, and Hong Kong International School Association Limited Litigation

Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District

p. 446Open →
Ov. 10-28Cmte 10

To Require Completion of Ecclesiastical Investigations and Strengthen Response to Clergy Sexual Misconduct/Abuse

Submitted by: Christ Greenfield, Gilbert, AZ; Circuit 16 (Faribault),; Minnesota South District; Circuit 28, Pacific Southwest District

p. 515Open →