sentences:  This was the last pre-war assembly to be convened, and it was held on June 13–18, 1937, in Loyang, Henan.Far-reaching plans were made, including the release of a statement on social issues from a Lutheran perspective, the establishing of a Youth Committee and the expansion of theological training and literature work.Also notable was the decision made to excommunicate members who participated in the practice of concubinage and polygyny.