| Resolution Number: | 2006-A015 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Encourage Commitment to the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention encourage the dioceses of The Episcopal Church to urge their congregations and institutions to pray for our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East; to visit the Christian congregations in the Holy Land; to receive visitors from the Holy Land; to work for justice, peace, and reconciliation in the Holy Land with renewed commitment; and to urge elected officials and policy makers to seek solutions that will realize these goals for all.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), pp. 531-532. |
|---|
Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns |
|---|---|
| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Concerns |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #3 on Resolution A015 (Prayers for the Holy Land) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A015)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention encourage the dioceses of The Episcopal Church to urge their congregations and institutions to pray for our sisters and brothers in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East; to visit the Christian congregations in the Holy Land; to work for justice, peace, and reconciliation in the Holy Land; and to urge elected officials and policy makers to seek solutions that will realize these goals for both peoples.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General
Convention encourage the dioceses of The Episcopal Church to urge their
congregations and institutions to pray for our sisters and brothers in the
Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East; to visit the Christian congregations
in the Holy Land; to receive visitors from the Holy Land; to work for
justice, peace, and reconciliation in the Holy Land with renewed
commitment; and to urge elected officials and policy makers to seek
solutions that will realize these goals for both peoplesall.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #87)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #3 on HB Message #87 on Resolution A015 (Prayers for the Holy Land) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #146)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 19.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns, Reports to the 75th General Convention, 2006, pp. 75-90. |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | The 75th General Convention encourages a renewed commitment to working for peace and justice in the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. |