# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S550
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550 INTERSYNODICAL AND DOCTRINAL MATTERS

Synodical Conference definition automatically becomes an official
definition to which the constituent. synods are bound; and be it
further

Resolved, That We request The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod respectfully to petition the Synodical Conference that it
restudy and redefine its official position on unionism.

New Jersey District PaSToRAL CONFERENCE
Watrer A. Reunine, Secretary

ACTION

Synod unanimously adopted Resolution 17, upon recommenda-

tion of Committee 3:
Resolution 17

Wuereas, Synod has spoken clearly and unambiguously on
fellowship, prayer fellowship, and unionism; and

Wuereas, However, implications and interpretations have been
attached to these expressions of Synod which have disturbed the
consciences of some; therefore be it

Resolved, That the joint theological faculties of Synod be
requested to furnish comprehensive studies on these matters, and
to make them available to the members of Synod at least one year
prior to the next convention of Synod in 1959.

Apprehension Regarding “Romanizing Tendencies”
Committee 3 gave attention to Unprinted Memorial 64 from
Emmaus Lutheran Church of Chicago, Ill, and brought in the
following resolution, which was adopted by Synod:

Resolution 18

Wuereas, Most issues regarding “Romanizing tendencies” to
which this memorial makes reference have been properly dealt
with by the responsible synodical officials, according to information
received, and hence call for no special action on the part of this
Convention; but

Wuereas, We recognize that a basis for the concern of the peti-
tioning congregation does exist; therefore be it

Resolved, That the pastors, teachers, and theological students
who have a special interest in liturgics continue to be warned to
exercise an appropriate measure of caution in these matters, so
that the consciences of our people and clergy be not disturbed,
and that our Synod be on guard lest “Romanizing tendencies”
develop in our midst; and be it further