The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
Commission on Theology and Church Relations
Convention encourages in-person worship, recognizes 50th anniversary of ‘Walkout’
Life Together resolutions address in-person worship, the 50th anniversary of the Concordia Seminary ‘Walkout,’ the ‘Koinonia program, ‘Himnario Luterano’ and the Synod’s mission priorities.
LCMS convention adopts eight resolutions on structure and administration
The resolutions clarify multi-parish representation at conventions, fix various glitches in the convention Handbook and clarify Synod Bylaws.
Delegates elect 21 members to five Synod boards
The ordained, commissioned and lay members will serve on boards of the LCMS and its entities.
Convention affirms in-person Communion
Delegates to 2023 convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) passed Resolution 5-08A, “To Affirm In-Person Communion,” by a vote of 842 to 140 (or 85.74%).
LCMS recognizes broken fellowship with Japan Lutheran Church
For only the second time in its history, the LCMS recognized that it is no longer in fellowship with another church body.
Convention adopts three wide-ranging omnibus resolutions
The resolutions addressed approximately 60 overtures.
CTCR appoints Lehenbauer to fourth term
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations met April 13–14 in St. Louis.
COP approves placements, discusses church work trends
The LCMS Council of Presidents met April 22–27.
‘A Chaste and Decent Life’: CTCR updates 1981 report
The update is a direct response to resolutions adopted by the Synod in convention in 2016 and 2019.
CTCR recommends fellowship with Ukraine, issues statement on Large Catechism volume
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Commission on Theology and Church Relations convened in St. Louis Feb. 16–18.
‘Profound unity and purpose’ in Kenya
In September, representatives from the LCMS gathered in Kisumu, Kenya, with representatives from 34 of the Synod’s partner churches to discuss the work of the confessional Lutheran church around the world.