Resolution Number: 2006-B035
Title: Express Mind of the House of Bishops on Commitment to Reconciliation
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, In response to our Presiding Bishop’s leadership in global reconciliation, the rising Christly consciousness of youth to embrace global human suffering, and Jesus’ own gift and call of the ministry of reconciliation, we express the mind of the House of Bishops, affirming that our commitment to the ministry of reconciliation and the relief of global human suffering is the theme that overlights and inspires the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), p. 190.

Legislative History

Author: The Rt. Rev. Kenneth L. Price Jr. (Southern Ohio)
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Miscellaneous Resolutions

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Miscellaneous Resolutions presented its Report #1 on B035 (Mind of the House: The Ministry of Reconciliation and the Relief of Global Suffering) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(B035)

Resolved, In response to our Presiding Bishop’s leadership in global reconciliation, the rising Christly consciousness of youth to embrace global human suffering, and Jesus’ own gift and call of the ministry of reconciliation, we express the mind of the House of Bishops, affirming that our commitment to the ministry of reconciliation and the relief of global human suffering is the theme that overlights and inspires the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #148)

Resolution Adopted by One House, June 17.

Abstract:   The House of Bishops expresses the Mind of the House, affirming commitment to the ministry of reconciliation and the relief of global suffering.