# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1971_S131
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RESOLUTIONS 131

Resolved, That the LCMS specifically assign the
Commission on Theology and Church Relations the re-
sponsibility of assisting the President in carrying out
the Synod’s theological and church relations responsi-
bilities toward her sister churches; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Board for Missions continue to
serve as administrative liaison between these churches
and the LCMS.

Action: Adopted (4).

(The delegates voted down a motion to table the fifth re-
solved. The committee agreed to insert the words “the Holy
Scriptures and” into the first resolved.)

To Hold a Fourth International
Lutheran Theological Conference

RESOLUTION 3-04
Report 2-01, II, A, 7 (CW, p. 33)

Wuereas, The International Lutheran Theological
Conferences have proved beneficial to the participants
in the past; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod endorse plans to hold
another International Lutheran Theological Conference
whenever feasible, and that the Board of Directors be
encouraged to provide the funds for this purpose.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Express Regrets to Confessional
Lutheran Church in Finland

RESOLUTION 3-05
Report 2-01, II, A, 6 (CW, p. 33)

Wuereas, The Confessional Lutheran Church in Fin-
land has severed fellowship relationships with The
Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod; and

Whereas, Our Synod is committed to the conserva-
tion and promotion of the unity of the true faith; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod express its regret over the action of the Con-
fessional Lutheran Church in Finland and instruct the
President of the Synod to encourage these Finnish
brethren to reconsider their action.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Decline Membership in Lutheran
World Federation
RESOLUTION 3-06

Report 3-01, Section B; Overtures 3-76, 3-207, 3-271 to
3-283, 3-287, 3-289 (second resolved), 3-304 (CW, pp.
127—128, 148, 174, 187—189, 190—191, 197)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
in convention at Denver, 1969, voted to decline member-
ship in the Lutheran World Federation by a majority
of 620 to 272: and

Wuereas, Since the Denver convention the Fifth
Assembly of the Lutheran World Federation was held
in Evian, France, July 14—24, 1970; and

Wuereas, Said proceedings should be evaluated be-
fore we again consider membership in the Lutheran
World Federation; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod in convention at Milwaukee, July 1971, request
the Synod’s Commission on Theology and Church Rela-
tions carefully to review and evaluate the papers, re-
ports, and recommendations of the Lutheran World
Federation Fifth Assembly; and be it further

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations report its findings to the next Synod
convention at New Orleans, 1973; and be it finally

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod, in convention assembled at Milwaukee, respect-
fully decline the overtures to join the Lutheran World
Federation.

Action: Adopted (11).

To Withhold Action with Regard
to Membership in the National Council
of Churches and the World Council
of Churches

RESOLUTION 3-07

Report 2-01, Section C, No. 14; Overtures 3-294, 3-295,
3-304 (CW, pp. 35, 192—193 and 197)

Wuereas, The fluid situation at this time in both
the World Council of Churches and the National Coun-
cil of Churches prevents a value judgment; therefore
be it

Resolved, That the Synod decline to take action with
regard to membership in the National Council of
Churches and the World Council of Churches at the
present time; and be it also

Resolved, That we encourage the Commission on
Theology and Church Relations to continue to study this
matter and report its findings to the next convention.

Action: Adopted (9).

To Request Study on Brazil and
Argentine Districts for Sister-Church Status

RESOLUTION 3-08
Overture No. 3-298 (CW, p. 194)

Wuereas, There has not been sufficient study to
warrant sister-church status for the Brazil and Argen-
tine Districts; and

Wuereas, Our brethren from the Brazil and Argen-
tine Districts have expressed their feelings that they
are not willing at this time to assume sister-church
status; therefore be it

Resolved, That this convention instruct the Board