Commission on Theology & Church Relations
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations (CTCR) provides study documents, opinions and statements on theological issues. Established by the Synod in 1962, the commission provides guidance and leadership in the areas of theology and church relations.
The following CTCR document library includes reports, resources and evaluations concerning religious organizations and movements.
One little word can fell him: Ten reasons to question whether
“online Communion” is “truly good, right and salutary”
The LCMS Commission on Theology and Church Relations has written “One little word can fell him” to reaffirm their March 20, 2020, opinion on “Communion and Covid-19” in light of recent discussions regarding online home Communion.
This document provides 10 reasons in support of the previous statement that Lutheran churches should refrain from online Communion services.
The CTCR writes this “as representatives of both seminaries, fellow ministers and brothers and sisters in Christ in the royal priesthood. We speak out of deep, conscientious concern over a practice that we cannot endorse and that we fear may produce division (and, sadly, already has).”
Opinion Addendum Summary