Ad Crucem NewsLCMS 2026 Convention2026 Overtures
All 374 overtures filed for 2026.
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To Recognize Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Evangelical Lutheran Christian Church of Bolivia
Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations
To Support and Encourage Recognition of Altar and Pulpit Fellowship with Lutheran Mission—Australia
Submitted by: Commission on Theology and Church Relations
To Amend Bylaw 2.13.1 to Clarify Terminology for Specific Ministry Pastor Mentorship and Oversight
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Bylaws to Reinsert 2007 Pastoral Colloquy Bylaws from Policy Manual
Submitted by: Colloquy Committee for the Pastoral Ministry
To Amend Bylaws 1.5.3.2–4 and Add Bylaw 4.7.6 regarding Regulations for Committees
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Bylaws 1.5.1.2–1.5.2 to Clarify Service Expectations and Handling of Conflicts of Interest
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Constitution Article XII 15 as to Call of Special District Conventions
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Bylaws regarding Doctrinal Review
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook
To Amend Various Bylaws for Purposes of Clarification or Improvement
Submitted by: Commission on Handbook