Resolution Number: 1985-A051
Title: Endorse The Friends of the Anglican Centre
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the General Convention endorse the program of The Friends of the Anglican Centre, under the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury, in its formation of a worldwide constituency of support.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 446.

Legislative History

Author: The Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Ecumenical Relations

House of Bishops

Original Text of Resolution:

(A051)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the General Convention endorse the program of The Friends of the Anglican Centre, under the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury, in its formation of a worldwide constituency of support.

Seconded by the Bishop of Quincy.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #14)

House of Deputies

The Committee on Ecumenical Relations presented its Report #8 on A051 (Anglican Centre) and moved concurrence with House of Bishops Message #14 without amendment.

Motion carried

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #58)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 9.

Report Reference:   Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations, Reports to the 68th General Convention, 1985, pp. 24-59.
Abstract:   The 68th General Convention endorses the program of the Friends of the Anglican Centre.