Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 ConventionOvertures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Support 150th Anniversary of Synod Black Ministry and Promote Renewed Emphasis
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Study and Recommend Strategies to Advance Congregation-based Older Adult Ministries
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Give Thanks For and Support Human Care Efforts
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Provide Direction concerning Disputes Appearing on Social Media
Submitted by: Circuit 7 (Washington, East); Southeastern District
To Expand and Strengthen Distance Learning Routes to Ordination
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 3.10.4.6 to Revise Composition of Pastoral Formation Committee
Submitted by: The Executive Director of the Office of Pastoral Education Board of Directors; Southeastern District
To Support Bi- and Co-vocational Pastors and Their Congregations
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Celebrate and Encourage Lay Service
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaws to Support and Clarify Prior Approval Process
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 3.1.6.2 to Allow Pastoral Circuit Meetings and Teacher Groups to Submit Overtures
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Const. Art. VIII A 1 to Change to Four-Year Convention Cycle
Submitted by: Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 4.2.2 to Grant Lay Vote to Every Congregation at District Conventions
Submitted by: congregation has its own lay vote at district conventions.; Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 4.4.6 (c) to Require Reporting All Complaints to Subjects
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.2 to Render Dispute Resolution Non-Exclusive Remedy
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Require No One to Participate in the Dispute Resolution Process
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Allow Parties to Delay Hearing to Await Commission Opinion
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.18.1 (g) to Allow Parties to Record Proceedings
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Direct Revisions to Bylaw Section 1.10 Standard Operating Procedures Manual re Witnesses and Evidence
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.7.4 to Allow Advisors to Represent Parties in Dispute Resolution Process
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.10.1 to Provide for Reconciler Reviews
Submitted by: position. Vacancies shall be filled by the district board of directors; in the same manner as regular appointments. The district board of; directors may add to the district roster of reconcilers a reconciler; who has moved into the district from another district.; Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 2.13.3.2 to Make Restriction Appeals Public Record and to Allow Further Review
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District
To Amend Bylaw 2.10.3 to Allow District Presidents to Share Issues prior to Installation
Submitted by: Circuit 3 (Baltimore East); Southeastern District