LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1967, Page 101

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CHURCH RELATIONS 101

representatives to participate in doctrinal discussions
with other religious bodies; and

Wuereas, The goals and procedures set forth by the
Synod are in accord with the Scriptures and the Lu-
theran Confessions; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 3-55 U be declined.
Action: Adopted.

To Acknowledge Communications from
Other Lutheran Bodies
RESOLUTION 3-17

Overtures 3-45 U and 3-46 U (URO, pp. 27—30)

In response to the communications received from the
Free Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland and the
Evangelical Lutheran Church — Synod of France and
Belgium; be it

Resolved, That the Synod herewith acknowledge
these communications and recognize the fraternal con-
cern expressed in Communications 3-45 U and 3-46 U.

Action: Adopted.

To Study Membership in Lutheran
World Federation
RESOLUTION 3-18

Report 2-01 B, 2-01 C, Para. 15—18 (CW, pp. 46, 48)
Overtures 3-15 to 3-34 (CW, pp. 92—97)

Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations has been engaged in making the exploration
requested by the Synod with regard to future relations
with the Lutheran World Federation but has not yet
been able to complete its work; and

Wuereas, The Lutheran World Federation has acted
favorably on constitutional changes suggested by our
synodical representatives; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod express its appreciation to
the Lutheran World Federation for the consideration
given and for the courtesies extended to the Synod; and
be it further

Resolved, That the Synod postpone action on the
matter of affiliation with the Lutheran World Federation
until 1969; and be it further

Resolved, That in the interim between now and 1969
the efforts at understanding be intensified and that ade-
quate consultations with the Lutheran World Federation
be arranged; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod and all her sister churches
be kept fully informed of the findings of these consulta-
tions, so that whatever action is finally called for will be
taken in mutual respect and confidence; and be it fur-

ther

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations provide discussion guidelines for pas-
tors’ and teachers’ conferences and congregations and
encourage thorough discussions of the theological issues

involved in preparation for the 1969 convention of the
Synod; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and
Church Relations give information on the financial obli-
gation involved in affiliation with the Lutheran World
Federation.

Action: Adopted as amended.

(Two amendments were adopted:

1. To insert “and all her sister churches” in the fourth
Resolved.

2. To insert “in preparation for the 1969 convention of the
Synod” in the fifth Resolved.

Before the second amendment was adopted, the conven-
tion voted down an amendment which would have inserted
an additional Resolved before the last: “That congregations,
circuits, and Districts be urged to study this matter of mem-
bership with the Lutheran World Federation and so be pre-
pared to vote on this matter at the 1969 convention.”

To Refer Question of Altar and Pulpit
Fellowship with the Lutheran Church
in America (LCA) to the CTCR

RESOLUTION 3-19

Overtures 3-07, 3-10 (CW, pp. 87—89), 3-50 U and 3-51 U
(URO, p. 33)

Wuereas, The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
and the Lutheran Church in America have not held doc-
trina] discussions with regard to altar and pulpit fellow-
ship; therefore be it

Resolved, That no action be taken on Overtures 3-07,
3-10, 3-50 U, and 3-51 U insofar as they refer to altar
and pulpit fellowship with the LCA and that this matter
be referred to the Commission on Theology and Church
Relations.

Action: Adopted.

To Provide for Campus Ministry
RESOLUTION 3-20
(Recommitted Resolution 3-06)

Report 2-01 II C 22; 2-01 1c Appendix F (CW, pp.
48, 52—53)
Overture 1-11 (CW, p. 44)

Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church
Relations in its statement on campus ministries to the
New York convention urges District mission boards
which conduct the Synod’s campus work to effect a
maximum outreach and to avoid duplication and waste
of resources (cf. CW, p. 52, App. F,7 & 8); and

Wuereas, The “Theology of Fellowship” document
(cf. CW, Part Il, C, 4 & 5, p. 390) encourages coopera-
tive work where the faith and confessions of the church
are not compromised; and

Wuereas, Several synodical Districts have already
formulated cooperative Lutheran campus work proce-
dures; and

Wuereas, The campus ministry section of the Bylaws