# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1886_S3
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J. N. J. [In Jesu Namen — In Jesus' name]

Opening and Organization of the Synodical Conference.

In response to a call in the relevant church papers, the Evangelical Lutheran *Synodalconferenz* [Synodical Conference] of North America assembled on August 11, A. D. 1886, in the German Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Church of Pastor J. A. Hügli at Detroit, Michigan. On the morning of that day an opening service was held; the sermon was preached by the Reverend President of the Conference, Pastor J. Bading of Milwaukee, Wis., on 1 Cor. 3:9–15.

In all, 8 sessions were held up to Monday, August 16, in the forenoon from 8 to 11 o'clock and in the afternoon from half past two to half past four. These sessions were opened by the chaplain, Pastor W. Achenbach, with a hymn, prayer, and the reading of a portion from the Altenburg Bible Commentary; they were closed with the Lord's Prayer.

On the evening of the last day of sessions a closing service was held; the sermon was preached by Pastor P. Brand of Pittsburg, Pa., on 2 Tim. 3:15–17.

List of the delegates, advisory members, and guests at this year's convention.

I. Delegates.

1. From the Honorable Concordia Synod:
President P. Brand and Mr. Peter Prager.

2. From the Honorable Synod of Minnesota and Other States:
President C. J. Albrecht.

3. From the Honorable Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States:

a. From the Canada District: Pastor P. Andres and Teacher F. Hoffmeyer.

b. From the Illinois District: Pastors T. J. Große, E. A. Brauer, G. A. Müller, and Messrs. F. Mesenbrink, C. Eckart, M. Zink.

c. From the Iowa District: Pastor J. Horn and Teacher W. Hild.

d. From the Michigan District: Pastors J. A. Hügli, K. L. Moll, H. Partenfelder, and Messrs. H. A. Christiansen, Teacher A. Beyer and Teacher C. Plumhoff.

e. From the Minnesota and Dakota District: Pastor C. Ross and Teacher H. C. Fischer.