7-26

To Give Thanks for Board of Regents of Concordia College—New York

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Overture: 7-26

Workbook page: 435

Source pages: 435

Source status: source checked / public

Submitter: Atlantic District

Ov. 7-26

To Give Thanks for Board of Regents of Concordia College—New York

WHEREAS, Concordia College —New York (CCNY) was founded in 1881 and served faithfully as an educational institution of the church until it ceased academic operations on December 31, 2022; and

WHEREAS, The work of closing a college may continue for years after the vote for closure and the cessation of academic operations;

and

WHEREAS, The CCNY Board of Regents served diligently and faithfully to ensure an orderly closure of the college through March 2025; and

WHEREAS, The orderly work of the board has been to the benefit of the Atlantic District and the Synod; therefore be it

Resolved, That the district in convention gives thanks to Almighty God for the members of the CCNY Board of Regents for their diligent, fair, and faithful work; and be it further

Resolved, That the d istrict in convention memorialize this resolution to the 2026 Synod convention so that the board may be recognized for their work by the Synod.

Atlantic District

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Workbook source for 7-26: LCMS 2026 Convention Workbook, p. 435

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Floor Committee 7: University Education

Summary and possible impact

The resolves appear to ask the church body to give Thanks for Board of Regents of Concordia College-New York. In plain language, this overture is trying to move the stated concern into convention action by publicly giving thanks, commending faithful work, or marking an anniversary. Main actors named or implied include districts, Synod in convention, schools, universities, or CUS entities. The overture contains about 2 resolve clauses, so delegates should read each clause rather than reacting only to the title. Because it is mainly a thanksgiving or commendation overture, its impact would likely be pastoral and cultural rather than regulatory, giving public encouragement and setting a positive tone. Delegates should still ask whether the commendation teaches clearly, avoids unnecessary factional signaling, and points the church back to Christ and His gifts. Support it if the thanksgiving is true, Christ-centered, and useful for building up the church. Seek amendment if the praise becomes promotional fog, selective memory, or celebration without repentance where repentance is needed.

Prayer for discernment

Lord Jesus Christ, risen Shepherd of Your Church, guide our delegates and leaders as they weigh this overture. Keep them captive to Your Word, joyful in the Lutheran confession, sober under Your Law, and bold in Your Gospel. Bless students, faculty, campus pastors, and young adults who need the living voice of Christ. Give courage to support what serves Your truth and mission, humility to amend what is unclear or excessive, and faithfulness to reject what would burden consciences, obscure the forgiveness of sins, or distract from Your sending. Let all things serve the proclamation that Christ is risen, sinners are forgiven, and Your Church is sent in love. Amen.

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