Overview
The Commission on Handbook maintains and manages the Handbook of the Synod, which includes its Constitution, Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation.
Handbook
The Synod’s Handbook is revised following each national convention, and electronic copies of current and past handbooks can be found here.
2023 Handbook — LCMS Constitution, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation
February 23 2024
2019 Handbook — LCMS Constitution, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation
February 23 2024
2016 Handbook — LCMS Constitution, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation
February 23 2024
2013 Handbook — LCMS Constitution, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation
February 23 2024
2010 Handbook — LCMS Constitution, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation
February 23 2024
Meeting Minutes
The Commission on Handbook meets at least two times a year, and you can view the published minutes here following each meeting.
2025 Minutes — LCMS Commission on Handbook
February 24 2025
2024 Minutes — LCMS Commission on Handbook
July 12 2024
2023 Minutes — LCMS Commission on Handbook
March 21 2024
