Resolution Number: 2009-D004
Title: Authorize a Task Force on Older Adult Ministries
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Substituted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 76th General Convention authorize the creation of a 12 member Task Force on Older Adult Ministries to determine programs currently being offered by congregations, dioceses and provinces, to establish a method of sharing this information, and to explore ways the Church can expand this ministry to connect with one another in intergenerational opportunities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force would formulate a comprehensive plan to raise awareness and address the emerging crisis in health, care giving and faith issues which cross generational and economic lines with emphasis on support of Congregational, Diocesan and Provincial programs for older adult ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force will be comprised of individuals with a background in this ministry area and will represent a cross section of our church; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force will work collaboratively with the Evangelism and Congregational Life Center and report annually to the Executive Council and provide a complete written report to the 77th General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $35,000 for the implementation of this resolution.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 711-712.

Legislative History

Author: Mrs. Vycke McEwen
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Social and Urban Affairs

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #35 on Resolution D004 (Task Force on Older Adult Ministries) and moved adoption of a substitute.

Original Text of Resolution:

(D004)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention continue a Task Force on Older Adult Ministries to determine programs currently being offered by congregations, dioceses and provinces, to establish a method of sharing this information; and to explore ways that the church can expand ministries by, with and for older adults and to explore how we might connect with one another in intergenerational opportunities; and be it further

Resolved, That the task force will be comprised of individuals with a background in this ministry area and will represent a cross section of our church; and be it further

Resolved, That The task force will work collaboratively with the Evangelism and Congregational Life Center and report annually to the Executive Council and provide a complete written report to the 77th General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $75,000 for the implementation of this resolution.

Committee Substitute:

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention authorize the creation of a 12 member Task Force on Older Adult Ministries to determine programs currently being offered by congregations, dioceses and provinces, to establish a method of sharing this information, and to explore ways the Church can expand this ministry to connect with one another in intergenerational opportunities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force would formulate a comprehensive plan to raise awareness and address the emerging crisis in health, caregiving and faith issues which cross generational and economic lines with emphasis on support of Congregational, Diocesan and Provincial programs for older adult ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force will be comprised of individuals with a background in this ministry area and will represent a cross section of our church; and be it further

Resolved, That the Task Force will work collaboratively with the Evangelism and Congregational Life Center and report annually to the Executive Council and provide a complete written report to the 77th General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $35,000 for the implementation of this resolution.

Motion carried

Substitute resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #176)

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #30 on Resolution D004 (Task Force on Older Adult Ministries) and moved concurrence.

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #235)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 16.

Abstract:   The 76th General Convention authorizes the creation of a Task Force on Older Adult Ministries to determine the Church's programs in this area and raise awareness of cross-generational health care issues.