| Resolution Number: | 2015-A013 |
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| Title: | Support the Work of Global Missions Programs |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention affirm the growing success of the work of Global Missions, especially the global networks, relationships, and spiritual developments seen in programs like the Young Adult Service Corps and the Episcopal Volunteers in Mission; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention, in showing our continued support to be a mission-based church firmly grounded in the work of global mission, call upon Executive Council to work to increase the opportunities for global mission through such programs as Young Adult Service Corps and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission, through budgetary means as available so that opportunities for global mission are increased, diversified, and prioritized by the 79th General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention call upon every diocese to explore the opportunities for global mission work and encourage as many people as possible to apply for, attend, and complete a mission assignment as made available by these programs.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), pp. 791-792. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Executive Council |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | World Mission |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on World Mission presented its Report #1 on Resolution A013 (Continue Financial Support for Global Missions, Young Adult Service Corps, and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A013)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 78th General Convention affirm the growing success of the work of Global Missions, especially the global networks, relationships, and spiritual developments seen in programs like the Young Adult Service Corps and the Episcopal Volunteers in Mission; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention, in showing our continued support to be a mission-based church firmly grounded in the work of global mission, call upon Executive Council to work to increase the opportunities for global mission through such programs as Young Adult Service Corps and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission, through budgetary means as available so that opportunities for global mission are increased, diversified, and prioritized by the 79th General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention call upon every diocese to explore the opportunities for global mission work and encourage as many people as possible to apply for, attend, and complete a mission assignment as made available by these programs.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #56)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on World Mission presented its Report #7 on HB Message #56 on Resolution A013 (Continue Financial Support for Global Missions, Young Adult Service Corps, and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #245)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 1.
| Report Reference: | Executive Council, Reports to the 78th General Convention, 2015, pp. 137-169. |
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| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention calls for increased opportunities for global mission work, especially through the Young Adult Service Corps and Episcopal Volunteers in Mission programs. |