| Resolution Number: | 2012-D071 |
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| Title: | Recognize Work in Uganda on Behalf of LGBT People |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 77th General Convention recognize the courageous witness of Bishop Christopher Senyonjo, retired Bishop of West Uganda, particularly with LGBT people in Uganda and in 76 countries where they are criminalized; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention support Anglican and other ministries engaged in the intersection of rights, development and justice consistent with our mission priorities and Millennium Development Goals.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), p. 326. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rev. Vanessa Glass |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | World Mission |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on World Mission presented its Report #19 on Resolution D071 (Expanding Mission Partnerships with NGOs) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution
(D071)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 77th General Convention recognize the courageous witness of Bishop Christopher Senyonjo, retired Bishop of West Uganda, particularly with LGBT people in Uganda and in 76 countries where they are criminalized; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention support Anglican and other ministries engaged in the intersection of rights, development and justice consistent with our mission priorities and Millennium Development Goals; and be it further
Resolved, That the World Mission Committee urges funding organizations of The Episcopal Church to expand partner relationships with other Non-Governmental Organizations whose missions are consistent with the mission goals of The Episcopal Church. These new partnerships can augment our mission commitment in areas where there may be no significant Anglican presence or where the policies and programs of a Province may be in opposition to the inclusive values of The Episcopal Church and current American foreign policy towards LGBT people.
Committee Amendment
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 77th General Convention recognize the courageous witness of Bishop Christopher Senyonjo, retired Bishop of West Uganda, particularly with LGBT people in Uganda and in 76 countries where they are criminalized; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention support Anglican and other
ministries engaged in the intersection of rights, development and justice
consistent with our mission priorities and Millennium Development
Goals.; and be it further
Resolved, That the World Mission Committee
urges funding organizations of The Episcopal Church to expand partner
relationships with other Non-Governmental Organizations whose missions are
consistent with the mission goals of The Episcopal Church. These new
partnerships can augment our mission commitment in areas where there may be no
significant Anglican presence or where the policies and programs of a Province
may be in opposition to the inclusive values of The Episcopal Church and
current American foreign policy towards LGBT people.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #259)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on World Mission presented its Report #20 on HD Message #259 on Resolution D071 (Expanding Mission Partnerships with NGOs) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #290)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 12.
| Abstract: | The 77th General Convention recognizes the work of retired West Uganda Bishop Christopher Senyonjo, particularly in countries where LGBT people are criminalized. |
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