Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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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
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 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 Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Pacific Southwest District; Circuit 1, Northern Illinois District
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
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