10-17

To Amend Bylaw 1.10.2 to Render Dispute Resolution Non-Exclusive Remedy

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Overture: 10-17

Workbook page: Contents page xiii; overture page 510

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10-17 
To Amend Bylaw 1.10.2 to Render  
Dispute Resolution Non-Exclusive Remedy 
WHEREAS, Dispute resolution of the Synod is addressed in Bylaw 
section 1.10, and Bylaw 1.10.2 states, “It shall be the exclusive 
remedy to resolve such disputes that involve theological, doctrinal, 
or ecclesiastical issues …”; and  
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HEREAS, This prohibits legal action by those who have suffered 
actual harm; and 
WHEREAS, Staff, c ongregations, districts and Synod can do 
anything without risk of legal consequences; and 
WHEREAS, D ispute Resolution Panel (DRP) reconcilers (see 
Bylaw 1.10.4 [e]), as normal sinful people subject to error, can and 
2026 Convention Workbook
510 ECCLESIASTICAL SUPER VISION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

To Amend Bylaw 1.10.2 to Render Dispute Resolution Non-Exclusive Remedy

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