# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1965_S106
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106 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 3

the meetings which have been held with The American
Lutheran Church; and be it further

Resolved, That we beseech our Lord’s blessing also
upon future meetings to the end that they may be
brought to a successful conclusion; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations provide guidelines for discussion
among congregations and pastors on the local level and
that the synodical District offices be helpful in carrying
out this program for the purpose of fostering unity in
doctrine and practice.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Include Discussions with Lutheran
Church in America
RESOLUTION 3-06 a
Resolved, That in general the provisions of Resolu-
tion 3-06 apply also to the Lutheran Church in America.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Arrange Regular Theological Conferences
with Sister Churches and to Strengthen
the Bonds of Fellowship with Sister Churches

RESOLUTION 3-07
Overture 2-01, paras. 42, 43 (CW, p.36)

‘Resolved, That the Synod accept the following rec-
ommendations of the Commission on Theology and
‘Church Relations:

1. To arrange a regular schedule of theological con-
ferences: between representatives of The Lutheran
Church — Missouri Synod and sister churches in vari-
ous parts of the world under the direction of the Com-
mission on Theology and Church Relations and in con-
sultation with the President of the Synod;

2. To endorse plans of the Continuation Committee
of the International Lutheran Theological Conference
for strengthening the bonds of fellowship with sister
churches.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Influence of Lutheranism
RESOLUTION 3-08
Overture 3-29 (CW, p. 105)

Wuaereas, This overture calls into question the in-
fluence of Lutheranism over the last 300 years; and

Wuereas, The emphasis of this convention is on the
mission of the church and an ever more intensive appli-
cation of the Christian witness to every life situation
(see Resolutions 1-01 A to 1-01 F); therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod respectfully decline this
overture calling for a special historical study.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Re Representation at Free Conferences
RESOLUTION 3-09

Overtures 3-24 (CW, pp. 102—104); 3-43 M (TB, p.10)
Wuereas, In our day many free conferences and

.church assemblies, arranged by various groups: within

and outside our Synod, are being held throughout the
world; and

Whereas, The overtures request the Synod to send
observers to a number of these conferences (i.e., the
1965 Free Conference and the Sixth Plenary Congress
of the International Council of Christian Churches in
Geneva, Switzerland); and ,

Whereas, We recognize the desirability of keeping
informed on trends in theology; therefore be it

Resolved, That the sending of observers or official
representatives to free conferences and other assem-
blies, as well as reporting to the church, be left to the
discretion of the President of the Synod in consultation
with the Commission on Theology and Church Relations.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Re Relations with Other Churches
RESOLUTION 3-10

Report 2-01, paras. 26, 53, 54 (CW, pp. 34, 37, 38)
Overture 3-33 (CW, p. 107)

Wuereas, The Scripture says: “Be ready always to
give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason
of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear,”
1 Peter 3:15; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod continue the policy of en-
gaging in theological discussions with others wherever
a proper opportunity presents itself, provided such op-
portunity involves no denial or compromise of the Word
of God or of Lutheran confessional principles; and be
it further

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations in conjunction with the President of
the Synod be encouraged to engage in such theological
discussions enlarging the Synod’s witness to the Gospel;
and be it finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations prepare suggestions and guidelines
for the clergy to use for interchurch contacts on the
local level.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Include in the “Proceedings”
the Constitution of the Lutheran Council
in the United States of America
with New Article XII

RESOLUTION 3-11

Report 2-01, Appendix E (CW, pp. 44—47)
Overture 3-44 M (TB, p.11)

Wuereas, The constitution of the Lutheran Council
in the United States of America as printed in the Con-