| Resolution Number: | 2009-C014 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution to Study the Theology and History of Marriage |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 76th General Convention respectfully request that the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies jointly appoint a task force of not more than twelve (12) persons, consisting of theologians, pastors and educators, to identify and explore key theological and historical dimensions of marriage; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force work with Executive Council staff, and other experts as consultants and coordinators; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force engage with the issues raised by changing social norms and legal structures in American and other societies; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with married couples, lesbian and gay couples living in commitment – or, where laws permit, in civil marriage – and single adults; and be it further
Resolved, That in these discussions it consider perspectives from a variety of cultures; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with our partners both in and beyond the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That it deeply engage with the rich resources of moral theology in our Anglican tradition; and be it further
Resolved, That it develop and design tools for theological reflection and norms for theological discussion at a local level; and be it further
Resolved, That the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance consider an allocation of $30,000.00 during the next triennium; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force report back to the 77th General Convention with annual reports to the Executive Council.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 808-809. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Diocese of El Camino Real |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Education |
House of Deputies
Deputy Evenbeck of Indianapolis moved to suspend the Rules to immediately consider Resolution C014 (Theological Study of Christian Marriage).
Motion carried
Rules suspended
The House of Deputies Committee on Education presented its Report #22 on Resolution C014 (Theological Study of Christian Marriage) and moved adoption of a substitute.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C014)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention authorize a committee of both houses to examine the theological dimensions of Christian marriage, to develop a program for discussion in the dioceses and to report to the 77th General Convention.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention respectfully request that the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies jointly appoint a task force to identify and explore key theological dimensions of marriage; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force engage with the issues raised by changing social norms and legal structures in American society; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with married couples, lesbian and gay couples living in commitment - or, where laws permit, in civil marriage - and single adults; and be it further
Resolved, That in these discussions it consider perspectives from a variety of cultures; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with our partners both in and beyond the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That it deeply engage with the rich resources of moral theology in our Anglican tradition; and be it further
Resolved, That it develop and design tools for theological reflection and norms for theological discussion at a local level; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force report back to the 77th General Convention.
Deputy Keese of East Tennessee moved the previous question.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on substitute Resolution C014.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #215)
Point of Order
Deputy Cathcart of Oklahoma suggested that Resolution C014 was in violation of Joint Rule 9.23 on the creation of task forces. The President suggested a re-vote on the resolution based on the suggested violation.
Deputy Selnick of Ohio moved to reconsider Resolution C014 in light of the proposed violation.
Motion defeated
Reconsideration defeated
Deputy Logan of South Carolina requested a ruling from the President on the suggested violation. The President asked that the Committee on Education to withdraw the resolution, perfect it and re-submit it for action.
The Committee on Education withdrew the resolution.
Resolution withdrawn
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Education presented its Report #13 on HD Message #215 on Resolution C014 (Theological Study of Christian Marriage) and moved to refer the resolution to the Executive Council.
[Editor’s Note: The House of Deputies moved to withdraw the resolution on the Seventh Legislative Day after the Committee Substitute had already been adopted. The substitute text listed for Resolution C014 below is the result of work performed by the House of Deputies Committee on Education on the adopted resolution.]
Original Text of Resolution:
(C014)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention authorize a committee of both houses to examine the theological dimensions of Christian marriage, to develop a program for discussion in the dioceses, and to report to the 77th General Convention.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention respectfully request that the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies jointly appoint a task force of not more than twelve (12) persons, consisting of theologians, pastors and educators, to identify and explore key theological dimensions of marriage; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force work with Executive Council, staff and other experts as consultants and coordinators; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force engage with the issues raised by changing social norms and legal structures in American society; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with married couples, lesbian and gay couples living in commitment – or, where laws permit, in civil marriage – and single adults; and be it further
Resolved, That in these discussions it consider perspectives from a variety of cultures; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with our partners both in and beyond the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That it deeply engage with the rich resources of moral theology in our Anglican tradition; and be it further
Resolved, That it develop and design tools for theological reflection and norms for theological discussion at a local level; and be it further
Resolved, That the Joint Standing Committee of Program, Budget and Finance consider an allocation of $30,000.00 during the next triennium; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force report back to the 77th General Convention with annual reports to the Executive Council.
The Bishop of Puerto Rico moved an amendment.
Proposed Amendment:
In the third resolve clause, delete the word “society.” After the word “American,” add the words “and other societies.”
Motion carried
Amendment adopted
The Bishop of Newark moved an amendment.
Proposed Amendment:
In the first resolve clause, after the word “theological,” add the words “and historical.”
Motion carried
Amendment adopted
The Bishop of Oklahoma moved to refer the resolution to the Executive Council.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to Executive Council
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #244)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Education presented its Report #26 on Resolution C014 (Theological Study of Christian Marriage) and moved to concur with referral to the Executive Council.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to Executive Council
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #388)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution requesting the appointment of a task force to identify and explore key theological and historical dimensions of marriage. |
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