The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(A124)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 72nd General Convention of the Episcopal Church acknowledge and applaud the progress being made throughout the Church in confronting instances of sexual misconduct by clergy and other church employees, and the strides in developing a climate of sensitivity to issues of health and wholeness through church wide programs of awareness training; and be it further

Resolved, That the adoption by the 71st General Convention of revised disciplinary canons has called dioceses and other church agencies to study and revise their implementing procedures and structures, and has led the Committee on Sexual Exploitation to develop and circulate a series of educational pamphlets and training events to facilitate church wide understanding and implementation of Title IV; and be it further

Resolved, That this 72nd General Convention authorize the continuation of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation for a final triennium to complete the tasks outlined in its report, and to assure that at the diocesan and provincial levels an outgoing network of leadership will continue both preventative and remedial measures leading to a healthier, holier Church.

Proposed Committee Amendment:

In the final Resolved clause:

In line 2, delete "for a final" and add "during the next".

In line 3, delete "outgoing" and add "ongoing".

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #19)