The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(B028)

Whereas, the Philippine Episcopal Church in Convention (1984) has adopted the resolution on "Notice of Intention" to become an autonomous Province of the Anglican Communion; and

Whereas, the same affirmative notice of intention was duly presented to, and approved in, the 1985 General Convention held in Anaheim, California; and

Whereas, in further compliance with the requirements for dioceses seeking for autonomy as set forth in General Convention Resolution A162 (adopted in the 1982 General Convention), the constituent dioceses and projected provincial bodies of the Philippine Episcopal Church have developed their five-year programs and budget projections; such five-year plans describing in detail the Mission, goals and objectives of the dioceses and the provincial structure in the areas of worship, evangelism and stewardship; theological education for ministry; social ministries in the fields of medical and educational services, community development and justice and social concerns; infrastructure and support facilities; resource and capability development; and operation, management and support of church administrative structures; and

Whereas, the appropriate Diocesan and Provincial structures have been established such that customary decision-making processes are in place; and that the procedures for the accounting, reporting and external control necessary to manage and safeguard the assets of the Dioceses and the Provinces are likewise in place; and

Whereas, the affected Dioceses, through their respective Diocesan conventions, have given their consent to this quest for autonomy; and

Whereas, the Convention of the Philippine Episcopal Church, meeting in Cathedral Heights, Quezon City on May 16-10, 1988, strongly endorsed the request of the Dioceses of the Philippine Episcopal Church to be released from the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the U.S.A. for the purpose of forming a new Province of the Anglican Communion; therefore be it

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 69th General Convention of the Episcopal Church meeting in Detroit, Michigan, in 1988, under the authority of Canon I.11.3(f), releases [sic] the Dioceses of the Philippine Episcopal Church from the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America for the purpose of forming a new Province of the Anglican Communion; and be it further

Resolved, That the "Covenant Between the Episcopal Church in the USA and the Philippine Episcopal Church" shall define the basis, nature and mechanics of the new level of relationship and partnership in mission between the two Churches; and be it further

Resolved, That the implementation of this Resolution becomes effective upon the installation of the Prime Bishop of the New Province of the Philippine Episcopal Church at a date not later than May 30, 1990.

Proposed Committee Amendment:

In line one of the second Resolved, following the words "that the" add the words "69th General Convention ratify the."

In line two of the second Resolved, following the word "Church" add the word "which."

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #108)