On Wednesday, Aug. 2, Floor Committee (FC) 11 on Church and Culture presented a slate of resolutions on a variety of topics to the 68th Regular Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). All were adopted.
“The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has spoken against racism 36 times in convention, beginning in 1956,” said LCMS Montana District President Rev. Terry Forke, who also served as chairman of FC 11. He acknowledged the ongoing reality of racism: “Have we conquered it in our midst? No. Have we said all or done that we could? No. Do we have opportunities to do more? Yes. Do we know the forgiveness and power of love in Christ? Yes.”