| Resolution Number: | 1979-D073 |
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| Title: | Commend the Ministry of Reconciliation in Ireland |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
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Resolved, That the 66th General Convention of the Episcopal Church commend the work and ministry of healing and reconciliation in Ireland, such as that undertaken in the name of our Lord by the Christian Renewal Center, Rostrevor, Co. Down, under the direction of its founder, the Rev. Cecil Kerr, priest of the Church of Ireland, and a staff of both Protestants and Roman Catholics.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-107. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Deputies
On the ninth day, the Committee on National and International Problems presented its Report #20 on Resolution D-73, and recommended adoption of the Resolution with amendment as follows:
Whereas, many prayers are offered within the Christian community both for the ending of violence and the establishment of a just peace in Northern Ireland, and for those hurt and embittered in the strife; and
Whereas, spiritual unity among the Irish people is a necessary prerequisite for the achievement of such peace; be it therefore
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 66th General Convention of the Episcopal Church commend the work and ministry of healing and reconciliation in Ireland, such as that undertaken in the name of our Lord by the Christian Renewal Center, Rostrevor, Co. Down, under the direction of its founder, the Rev. Cecil Kerr, priest of the Church of Ireland, and a staff of both Protestants and Roman Catholics.
Resolution as amended adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #155)
House of Bishops
On the tenth day, HD Message #155 on Resolution D-73 (Peace in Northern Ireland) was received.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #202)
| Abstract: | The 66th General Convention commends the work and ministry of healing and reconciliation in Ireland, such as that undertaken by the Christian Renewal Center, Rostrevor, Co. Down. |
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