| Resolution Number: | 2012-A048 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Create a Congregational Song Task Force |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 77th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in response to the hymnal revision feasibility study called for by the 76th General Convention, to form a congregational song task force to further the mission of The Episcopal Church by enlivening and invigorating congregational song through the development of a variety of musical resources and energized and empowered leadership; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music continue to develop and expand the work begun in the World Music Project.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), p. 501. |
|---|
Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music |
|---|---|
| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #1 on Resolution A048 (Form Congregational Song Task Force) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution
(A048)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 77th General Convention direct the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, in response to the hymnal revision feasibility study called for by the 76th General Convention, to form a congregational song task force to further the mission of The Episcopal Church by enlivening and invigorating congregational song through the development of a variety of musical resources and energized and empowered leadership; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music continue to develop and expand the work begun in the World Music Project.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message # 21)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #5 on HB Message #21 on Resolution A048 (Form Congregational Song Task Force) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #147)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 9.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music, Reports to the 77th General Convention, 2012, pp. 162-182. |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | The 77th General Convention directs the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to form a congregational song task force, and expand the work of the World Music Project. |