| Resolution Number: | 2009-D089 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of Resolving Differences in the Invitation to Holy Communion |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 338 |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Very Rev. Ernesto R. Medina |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #51 on Resolution D089 (Invitation to Receive Holy Communion) and moved the resolution, recommending rejection.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D089)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 76th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons to review and provide a recommendation to resolve the conflict between Article X of the Constitution, specifically, the invitation offered in the Book of Common Prayer “The Gifts of God for the People of God” and Canon 17 - Section 7, restricting communion to only the baptized; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons consult with other appropriate Standing Commissions, as needed; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission report back to the 77th General Convention.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #243)
Resolution Rejected.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention rejects a resolution to resolve differences in the Constitution, the Canons, and the Prayer Book regarding the reception of the communion elements. |
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