| Resolution Number: | 1991-C019 |
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| Title: | Express Solidarity With the Chinese People |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 1991 General Convention of the Episcopal Church express its solidarity with the Chinese people, who are demonstrating their moral convictions toward democracy during this time of crisis; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention notify the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, Episcopalian and other appropriate members of Congress, and the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China of our continuing concern; and be it further
Resolved, That the following message be sent through Bishop K.H. Ting, President of the China Christian Council, Nanjing Theological Seminary, Nanjing, People's Republic of China:
To Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Saint Paul reminds us that "Just as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ--if one member suffers, all suffer together." (I Corinthians 12:12,26)
We resolved to send to the Church in China a message of sympathy and support for its life and witness in very trying times. We want you to be aware of our deep concern and out sincere prayers that the witness of the Chinese Church will be and influence for good in the days ahead in China. God be with you as you seek to bear witness to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In Christ's Love,
The Episcopal Church
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 213. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(C019)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 1991 General Convention of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America express its solidarity with the Chinese people, who are demonstrating their moral convictions toward democracy during this time of crisis; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention notify appropriate representatives of the U.S. and Chinese government of our continuing concern; and be it further
Resolved, That the following message be sent through Bishop K.H. Ting, President of the China Christian Council, Nanjing Theological Seminary, Nanjing, People's Republic of China:
To Our Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Saint Paul reminds us that "Just as the body is one, and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ - if one member suffers, all suffer together." (I Corinthians 12:12,26)
We resolved to send to the Church in China a message of sympathy and support for its life and witness in very trying times, especially during the tragic events which occurred in June, 1989, in the city of Bejing when many lives were taken and many more injured. We want you to be aware of our deep concern and out sincere prayers that the witness of the Chinese Church will be and influence for good in the days ahead in China. God be with you as you seek to bear witness to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In Christ's Love,
The Episcopal Church
in the United States of America
Proposed Committee Amendment:
In line 2, delete the words "in the United States of America."
In [the second Resolved], delete "appropriate representatives of the U.S. and Chinese government" and add "the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, Episcopalian and other appropriate members of Congress, and the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China."
In [the final Resolved], omit the rest of the sentence beginning with the word "especially" and delete "in the United States of America."
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #22)
House of Bishops
The Committee on National and International Problems presented its Report #11 on House of Deputies Message #22 on Resolution C019a (Solidarity with Chinese People) and recommended concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #156)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 16.
| Abstract: | The 70th General Convention expresses solidarity with the Chinese people, as they demonstrate their moral convictions toward democracy. It sends a message of support to the Church in China through the China Christian Council. |
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