Section Seven: Resolutions
Resolution 1-01
- Ratified
- Last Edited July 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Resolution 1-01
To Give Thanks For and Renewed Commitment
to the Work of The LCMS Atlantic
District
Whereas, in order to minister the
Gospel of Jesus Christ and carry out
faithful mission work in the
northeastern region of the United
States of America on behalf of The
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (The
LCMS), the LCMS Atlantic District (The
Atlantic District) was founded in 1906;
and
Whereas, The Atlantic District’s
mission and ministry has placed it at
the cultural, geographical, and
societal margins of the United States
of America (the USA); and
Whereas, the Lord Jesus’s own life and
ministry placed Him at the cultural,
geographical, and societal margins of
the Roman Empire; and
Whereas, the Atlantic District’s
cultural and geographical location, its
history of affirming the Office of the
Holy Ministry, and its history of
boldly and creatively affirming the
evangelical, catholic, and reforming
emphases of the Lutheran Confessions
position it to offer great gifts to the
LCMS and the entire Church in the
crucial work of witnessing to Christ at
the margins; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Atlantic District in
convention give thanks to God for
nearly 120 years of faithful Gospel
service and mission work; and be it
further
Resolved, that, modeled after the Lord
Jesus Christ, the Atlantic District in
convention encourage its member
congregations, workers, schools, and
agencies to renew their commitment to
missionary work on behalf of the LCMS
for the cultural, geographical, and
societal margins of the USA; and be it
finally
Resolved, that the Atlantic District in
convention memorialize this resolution
to the LCMS at its next regular
convention in 2026 for the 120th
anniversary of the LCMS Atlantic
District.
(submitted by the Board of Directors of
the LCMS Atlantic District)