# Synodical Conference Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1954_S3
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The forty-third convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod-
ical Conference of North America met at St.Peter’s Lutheran
Church, East Detroit, Mich., August 10—13, 1954, and again at First
St. Paul’s Church, Chicago, IIl., November 16-—19, 1954.

At East Detroit, the opening service, with celebration of Holy
Communion, was held at St. Peter’s Church, the Rev. E. Peterson,
pastor, who served as liturgist; Prof. George Lillegard preached the
sermon on Ezek. 3:4-12.

At Chicago, the opening service was held at First Saint Paul’s,
the Rev. G. Manz, pastor, who served as liturgist; the Rev. E.
Hoenecke preached the sermon on Eph. 4:1-4.

In the missionary service, held on Thursday, August 12, Mis-
sionary W. Schweppe preached the sermon. The service was held
at Trinity Church, Detroit, Mich., the Rev. G. Otte, pastor, who
served as liturgist.

Opening devotions for the sessions were conducted by the
Rev. F. Hertwig, the Rev. G. Press, and the Rev. H. Diehl.

The convention essayists and their topics were as follows:

The Rev. E. H. Wendland, “The Inadequacy of the Common Con-
fession as a Settlement of Past Differences.”

The Rev. Th. F. Nickel, “A Defense of the Common Confession
in Order to Preserve the Wonderful Gift of the Fellowship of
Faith as Found in the Synodical Conference These Many
Years.”

Dean N. Madson, “The Norwegian Synod’s Reasons for Rejecting
the Comimon Confession.”

The Rev. E. Fredrich, “The Military Chaplaincy and Scouting.”

Prof. M. H. Scharlemann, “The Boy Scouts of America and the
Military Chaplaincy.”

Dr. A. Grumm, “Other Issues Causing Tension Between Wisconsin
and Missouri.”

Prof. E. E. Kowalke, “Unionism, the Communion Agreement,
Negotiating with Lodges, and Joint Prayer.”