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linkhttp://www.lcms.org/convention calendar_today29-04-2010 16:30:05

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Motion to adopt 3-05 To Recognize and Thank the Synod for Mercy Shown to God’s People through COVID-19 Pandemic has been brought to the floor for discussion.

Motion to adopt 3-05 To Recognize and Thank the Synod for Mercy Shown to God’s People through COVID-19 Pandemic has been brought to the floor for discussion.
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Motion to adopt 3-05 To Recognize and Thank the Synod for Mercy Shown to God’s People through COVID-19 Pandemic has passed unanimously by voice vote.

Motion to adopt 3-05 To Recognize and Thank the Synod for Mercy Shown to God’s People through COVID-19 Pandemic has passed unanimously by voice vote.
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Motion to adapt a new RESOLUTION To Establish a Standing, Synodwide Process for Ongoing Exchange and Conflict Resolution with change in line 31 to change 'direct' to 'request'

Motion to adapt a new RESOLUTION To Establish a Standing, Synodwide Process for Ongoing Exchange and Conflict Resolution  with change in line 31 to change 'direct' to 'request'
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Motion to adapt a new RESOLUTION To Establish a Standing, Synodwide Process for Ongoing Exchange and Conflict Resolution. The question has been called, ending discussion with 645 votes (96.85%)

Motion to adapt a new RESOLUTION To Establish a Standing, Synodwide Process for Ongoing Exchange and Conflict Resolution. The question has been called, ending discussion with 645 votes (96.85%)
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Motion to adapt a new RESOLUTION To Establish a Standing, Synodwide Process for Ongoing Exchange and Conflict Resolution. The main motion failed to pass with 520 votes (74.29%)

Motion to adapt a new RESOLUTION To Establish a Standing, Synodwide Process for Ongoing Exchange and Conflict Resolution. The main motion failed to pass with 520 votes (74.29%)
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“Thanks to this precious theology, our fathers lived and died in peace, our generation lives and will die in peace, and the next generations will have the same opportunity.” #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/459Is9G

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Our seminary presidents delivered consecutive and congruent essays commending residential seminary education to the Synod as the historical and faithful model for training servants for ministry to the church and world. #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/3OhkaUt

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“This is good that LCMS makes it possible for us to meet once in a while as brothers... it encourages us. We get to discuss theological issues. We get to discuss challenges that we face as church leaders.” #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/3DDY2P4

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This extensive resolution, spanning some 25 pages in the Aug. 1 edition of Today’s Business, is the product of four years of work demanded by 2019 Res. 7-03, passed at the 67th Regular Convention in Tampa. It passed with 88% voting yes. #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/3QGyE39

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Before moving to the body of the resolution, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison briefly offered a threefold explanation for the practice of closed Communion. You can read them in the article. #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/45azQzy

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Things you didn't see at convention: Lay delegate from the South Wisconsin District Fonzarelli approached the microphone to "call to question." #ChristCrucified . . . . . Photo credit: Phil Woolery

Things you didn't see at convention: Lay delegate from the South Wisconsin District Fonzarelli approached the microphone to "call to question." #ChristCrucified
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We've "spoken against racism 36 times in convention...Have we conquered it in our midst? No. Have we said all or done that we could? No. Do we have opportunities to do more? Yes. Do we know the forgiveness and power of love in Christ? Yes.”#ChristCrucified thelc.ms/3rTzVJE

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Delegates elected 22 pastors, commissioned ministers and laypeople to fill seats on the Concordia University System Board of Directors, as well as on the boards of regents for the Concordia universities and seminaries. #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/45f5ewK

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Lutheran rap artist and author Marcus Gray, also known as FLAME, discusses his journey to Lutheranism and his new book Extra Nos, now available from Concordia Publishing House. #ChristCrucified thelc.ms/3Kq4fC4

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In keeping with the spirit of Resolution 7-03, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the LCMS BOD reached out to the CTX BOR to request a board-to-board meeting later this month. thelc.ms/3QR1Pk7

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Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Gard was awarded the Silver St. Martin of Tours medal by LCMS Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF). The medal, which has been awarded only 22 times in the last 80 years, is given for exceptional and longstanding service in support of MAF. thelc.ms/3OtISAY