# LCMS Commission on Constitutional Matters Minutes_St. Louis Missouri_undated_S2
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name to the Northwestern District. There might be no legal objection to this,
but since the Districts as such are under the control of Synod, the brethren
of the District were to be advised that it would be well for them to ask Synod
to give its approval to this change,

7. The question was raised whether it would be a violation of the
Lodge Paragraph in the Handbook if lodge members could be admitted to our
congregations if they retain their lodge membership but agree no longer to
attend lodge meetings. The Committee agreed that no exceptions should be made

unless as mentioned under 13,01, h,

8. The question has been raised, particularly in the Minnesota District,
as to the meaning of the word "arrange" in Section 3.43. The committee agreed
in the opinion that this means that the District officials cannot enter a
congregation without the consent of the congregation, but mst first make
arrangements for a meeting through the proper channels.

9. As to a "model constitution for congregations" and “articles of
incorporation", it was agreed that our congregations should be advised as to
the proper steps to take when seeking incorporation. The laws of the state
are always to be considered. It was agreed: .

& That Mr. Kuenne write an article as to what articles of incor-
poration are to contain,
b. That Mr. Dorn be asked to insert this article in the Witness
as an insert.
| c. That this be broaght to the attention of Synod in our report,
10, © The committee gave consideration to the report of the Committee on
the Reorganization of Synod's Work, particularly Section "F* and the question
whether this is in conflict with the Constitution of Synod, Article XI, Fy, 2
The committee could see no conflict. .
11. The chairman submitted a letter from a Mr. Charles Cline, questioning
Synod 's stand on Women's Suffrage in the church. After re-examining Synod's