Model constitution and bylaws for congregations of the American Lutheran Church, 1957-1984.

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Model constitution and bylaws for congregations of the American Lutheran Church, 1957-1984.

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Consists of a proposed model constitution developed in 1959, various versions of the model constitution, a commentary prepared by the church's Division for Life and Mission in the Congregation, and a file of correspondence from districts.

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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7169224

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library, ELCA Library

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American Lutheran Church (1961-1987). Church Council. Executive Committee.

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The concept of a model constitution for congregations was developed by the Joint Union Committee. A draft was completed in 1958 and approved by a joint meeting of district presidents in 1959. Later versions were approved first by the church council and then by its executive committee. From the description of Model constitution and bylaws for congregations of the American Lutheran Church, 1957-1984. (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library). WorldCat record id: 26750168 ...

American Lutheran Church (1961-1987). Joint Union Committee.

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American Lutheran Church (1961-1987)

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The American Lutheran Church (1961-1987) was formed by the merger of the American Lutheran Church (1930-1960), the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the United Evangelical Lutheran Church. Representatives from each of the constitutent churches formed the Joint Union Committee in 1950 to effect the merger. Presidents of the constituent bodies at the merger were Henry F. Schuh (ALC), William Larsen (UELC) and Fredrik A. Schiotz (ELC). Schiotz was elected president of the new church body; Norman A. M...