| Resolution Number: | 1982-B019 |
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| Title: | Oppose Discrimination on the Basis of Age in Calling Clergy |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 67th General Convention of the Episcopal Church recognizes the injustice practiced by many (parish) calling committees in deliberately limiting their search to younger (below age 45) Priests; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention go on record as being opposed to such discrimination as contrary to the Church's teaching concerning human dignity and also as inimical to the best interests of the Church in offering its constituents the benefit of wisdom and knowledge matured by experience in the Priestly and Pastoral Ministry.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-99. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Ministry |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B019)
Whereas, the Episcopal Church has consistently spoken out against discrimination and prejudice in all forms; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 67th General Convention of the Episcopal Church recognizes the injustice practiced by many (parish) calling committees in deliberately limiting their search to younger (below age 45) Priests; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention go on record as being opposed to such discrimination as contrary to the Church's teaching concerning human dignity and also as inimical to the best interests of the Church in offering its constituents the benefit of wisdom and knowledge matured by experience in the Priestly and Pastoral Ministry.
Seconded by the Bishop of East Carolina.
Motion carried
(Communicated to House of Deputies in HB Message #159)
House of Deputies
House of Deputies
On the ninth day, the Chairman of the Committee on Ministry presented Report #35 and recommended that the House concur with Message #159 of the House of Bishops on Resolution B-19 (Age Discrimination in Calling Rectors).
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #221)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.
| Abstract: | The 67th General Convention expresses its opposition to parish calling committees which limit searches to priests under 45 years of age. |
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