| Resolution Number: | 1988-A185 |
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| Title: | Urge Participation in the Companion Diocese Program |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention, meeting in Detroit, urge the participation of dioceses and provinces of the Episcopal Church in the Companion Diocese Program as one means of exercising their partnerships with the worldwide Church; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses considering or currently engaged in companion relationships make full use of the Companion Diocese Provincial Network and the World Mission staff of the Episcopal Church Center, especially in initiating and evaluating companion relationships; and be it further
Resolved, That emerging Anglican Communion guidelines for companion relationships be honored in all relationships formally endorsed and established by Executive Council action, with special care that such relationships seek to cultivate provincial unity, and that they not complicate or hinder the implementation of previously agreed provincial priorities.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1988 (New York: General Convention, 1989), p. 481. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on World Mission |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on World Mission |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(A185)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 69th General Convention, meeting in Detroit, urge the participation of dioceses and provinces of the Episcopal Church in the Companion Diocese Program as one means of exercising their partnerships with the worldwide Church; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses considering or currently engaged in companion relationships make full use of the Companion Diocese Provincial Network and the World Mission staff of the Episcopal Church Center, especially in initiating and evaluating companion relationships; and be it further
Resolved, That emerging Anglican Communion guidelines for companion relationships be honored in all relationships formally endorsed and established by Executive Council action, with special care that such relationships seek to cultivate provincial unity, and that they not complicate or hinder the implementation of previously agreed provincial priorities.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #2)
House of Deputies
The Committee on World Mission presented its Report #3 on House of Bishops Message #2 relating to Resolution A185 (Companion Diocese) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #26)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 3.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on World Mission, Reports to the 69th General Convention, 1988, pp. 439-448. |
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| Abstract: | The 69th General Convention urges dioceses and provinces to participate in the Companion Diocese Program and adhere to guidelines for companion relationships. |