# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1998_S198
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

198 THEOLOGY AND CHURCH RELATIONS

WHEREAS, Valparaiso University understands itself as a
Lutheran university; and

WHEREAS, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has
come to agreement with Reformed churches and the United Church
of Christ; and

WHEREAS, By this action the ELCA has not only caused confu-
sion in the minds of many people, but also seemingly has forfeited
its.right to be a Lutheran church in the historic and confessional
sense; therefore be it

Resolved, That the LCMS ask the Board of Directors and the
theological faculty of Valparaiso University to join it in confess-
ing the doctrinal positions of the Lutheran Confessions; and be it
further

Resolved, That the LCMS ask the Board of Directors and the
theological faculty of Valparaiso University to join it in address-
ing a biblically based word of caution to the ELCA, and that this be
pursued through the avenues of open forums, discussions, and de-
bates in the campus setting.

Heritage
Valparaiso, IN

3-151

To Express Disappointment Concerning
Valparaiso University’s Chapel Policy

WHEREAS, Valparaiso University once proudly claimed to be
“Our Only University”; and

WHEREAS, Valparaiso University now sponsors services of de-
nominations with whom the Missouri Synod is not in fellowship,
specifically of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That Synod in convention express its disappointment
with this change in Valparaiso University’s worship policy; and be
it further

Resolved, That Synod respectfully request that Valparaiso Uni-
versity’s worship services and pastoral guidance for students be-
longing to Missouri Synod congregations or by members of Synod
vigorously uphold Synod understandings of controverted issues
such as Communion fellowship, abortion, biblical inerrancy, gen-
der issues, etc.

Redford
Detroit MI

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