WHAT HAS HAPPENED SINCE VALPARAISO?

Legislation follow-up 1979-1980

Each year the people of LSM-USA meet in assembly, responding to the call of stewardship from our God, speak out on the needs and concerns of ourselves, our brothers and sisters in Christ, and our world. This report contains a summary of regional concerns and resolutions adopted at the 1979 LSM-USA Legislative Assembly, the actions recommended, and the actions taken in response.

The LSM-USA national office has tried to remain informed on the progress of local and regional groups and individuals in upholding the commitments undertaken by the enactment of this legislation. However, when local groups have failed to report to the national office or to their regional councilperson, it is impossible to record their actions. We apologize for any omission that occurs as a result, and urge that all persons involved in carrying out the legislation of the 1980 LSM-USA Assembly communicate their efforts to the national office or to a council member, so that their ideas and activities may encourage similar actions in the future.

Following the 1979 LSM-USA national conference and assembly, LSM-USA president, Jeen Alderson, sent copies of the position paper and resolutions to the presidents of the American Lutheran Church, Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches, the Lutheran Church in America, and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The responses of these church body presidents are included in this booklet.