LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1969, Page 102

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102 RESOLUTIONS

To Seek Guidance from “Theology
of Fellowship” for Interchurch Relations
RESOLUTION 3-22
Overtures 2-32, 2-33, 3-275, 3-276 (CW, pp. 81—82, 199)

Wuereas, In relationships among Christians who are
not in official church fellowship circumstances arise for
which no special course of action can be prescribed; and

Wuereas, “Theology of Fellowship” (Part 3, C) pro-
vides guidelines for a proper course of action in such
circumstances; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod encourage the study of
“Theology of Fellowship” for guidance.

Action: Adopted (16).

To Accept Part II (“Church Relations” )
of Report of Commission on Theology
and Church Relations
RESOLUTION 3-23
Report 2-01, II (CW, pp. 59—63)

Resolved, That the Synod accept Part II (“Church
Relations”) of the report of the Commission on Theol-
ogy and Church Relations.

Action: Adopted (16).

4. SYNODICAL ADMINISTRATION

To Accept Report of First Vice-President
RESOLUTION 4-01
Report 4-02 (CW, p. 201)

Resolved, That the Synod accept the report of the
First Vice-President; and be it further

Resolved, That the Synod express its thankfulness
to the Lord for providing the Synod with the many
talents of Doctor Roland P. Wiederaenders in fulfilling
the varied requirements of his office; and be it finally

Resolved, That the Synod commend him in particu-
lar for his leadership of the colloquy committee.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Accept Report of Board of Directors
RESOLUTION 4-02
Report 4-03 I, Il, HI (CW, pp. 201—204)

Whereas, The report of the Board of Directors gives
evidence of faithful and competent performance in
seeking to carry out the directives of the Synod during
the past biennium; therefore be it

Resolved, That the report of the Board of Directors
be gratefully accepted.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Establish General Principles for Formation
or Realignment of Districts
RESOLUTION 4-03

Report 4-03, IV, A (CW, p. 204)

Wuereas, The formation of new Districts or realign-
ment of existing Districts is a process that should be
guided by general principles established by the Synod;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the following statements be accepted
as general principles for judging the viability of a pro-
posed new or realigned District:

A viable District —

1. offers adequate parish services;

2. provides adequate mission development, guidance,
and support;

3. is adaptable and flexible in meeting new and vari-
ous needs for ministry;

4. has boundaries corresponding to the major com-
munications spheres in a given area;

5. centers in a metropolitan area and has boundaries
and internal structures adapted to the metropolitan areas
within its boundaries;

6. evidences balance rather than mere homogeneity:

7. is compact in terms of travel patterns and travel
times;

8. has sufficient potential financial resources for its
own programs and for the support of the synodical
ministries;

9. is large enough to be effective and efficient;

10. has general acceptance by the constituency in-
volved.

Action: Adopted (5).

To Make Additions to Bylaw 3.03
Governing Formation and Realignment
of Districts
RESOLUTION 4-04
Report 4-03, IV, A (CW, p. 204)

Wuereas, There appears to be an increasing need for
general principles of procedure and. viability to serve
as guidelines for the formation of new Districts or for
the realignment of existing Districts; and

Whereas, The Board of Directors, acting upon in-
struction of the New York convention, has studied this
matter and has developed general principles for these
purposes; therefore be it

Resolved, That the following additions be made to
Section 3.03 of the Bylaws:

3.03 Formation and Realignment of Districts

a. The Synod decides when and whether a District shall
be formed, divided, realigned, or merged with another or
other Districts, or dissolved; determines the boundaries of
a District; and approves the name of a District.

b. A proposal calling for the formation, division, realign-
ment, merger, or dissolution of a District or Districts may be

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