| Resolution Number: | 1985-A103 |
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| Title: | Reaffirm the Church's Central Mission of Ministry With the Poor and Oppressed |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 68th General Convention reaffirm the conviction that a ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people is at the heart of the mission of the church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 158. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on The Church in Metropolitan Areas |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(A103)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 68th General Convention reaffirm the conviction that a ministry of joint discipleship in Christ with poor and oppressed people is at the heart of the mission of the Church.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #46)
House of Bishops
The following message was received from the House of Deputies:
HD Message #46: A103 (Reaffirm Ministry to Oppressed).
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #77)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 9.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on the Church in Metropolitan Areas, Reports to the 68th General Convention, 1985, pp. 165-176. |
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| Abstract: | The 68th General Convention reaffirms that ministries with the poor and oppressed are at the heart of the mission of the Church. |