76-10 Position Paper on LUTHERAN UNITY

WHEREAS the Lutheran church is part of the one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church; and

WHEREAS we the Lutheran Student Movement – USA feel ourselves to be in dynamic relationships with all Lutheran churches as stated in our constitution; and

WHEREAS one of the purposes of the LSM-USA is to promote unity  in every possible way; and

WHEREAS there are two components of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod; and

Although we recognize the validity of the mission and ministry of both and take seriously our responsibility as members of both, let it be known that the LSM-USA and all who stand with us are deeply concerned for the unity and future of the Lutheran churches.

Therefore we, of the LSM-USA;

1. Acknowledge that the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches (AELC) is part of the one Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church; and

2. Indicate out desire to work with members of the AELC and the LC-MS; and

3. As the LSM-USA and all who stand with us to pray continually for God’s grace and for unity of the whole Lutheran Church; and

4. Ask that the Lutheran college students from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Flordam Park, New Jersey, keep with LSM-USA informed on this topic, through further research, and submission of articles for publication in the LSM-USA newsletter.