From Page 57 of the Convention Workbook
2. Model Conference on Worship
2007 Res. 2-01 (see also 2004 Res. 2-04) called for a theological
conference that would “build greater understanding of our theology
of worship and foster further discussion of worship practices
that are consistent with that theology.” In 2009, CTCR members and
staff joined together with staff and members of the Commission on
Worship for the planning of a model theological conference focused
on the topic of worship under the theme “Toward a Theology of
Worship.” Once again, a wide spectrum of participants from Synodwide
entities participated, but the primary participatory goal was for
wide representation from the 35 districts of the Synod. In addition
to its president, each district was invited to send two parish pastors,
two laypeople, and one commissioned minister, with its delegations
including balance among individuals who were representative of the
diverse worship practices in the Synod (both so-called “traditional”
and “contemporary” or “contextual” practice). The conference was
held on January 11–13, 2010, and was hosted by Concordia Lutheran
Church of Kirkwood, Missouri.
The four theological conferences have been made possible by generous
grants from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation.
Many of the papers presented at these conferences are available on
the CTCR’s Web site at http://www.lcms.org/ctcr.
