The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #3 on Resolution A035 (125th Anniversary of the United Thank Offering) and moved adoption with amendment.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A035)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognizes and commends the work of the United Thank Offering volunteers, committee or board members, and staff for their ministry and message of thankfulness in daily life, demonstrated as gifts into Blue Boxes, which has combined to $133,242,104.47 in the last 125 years to support mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and The Anglican Communion. As the United Thank Offering commences with the next 125 years of ministry, The Episcopal Church commends its significant contribution to the life of the Church and encourages all Episcopalians to participate in the United Thank Offering.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognizes and commends the work of the United Thank Offering volunteers, committee or board members, and staff for their ministry and message of thankfulness in daily life, demonstrated as gifts into Blue Boxes, which has combined tototaled $133,242,104.47 inover the last 125 years to support mission and ministry throughout The Episcopal Church and The Anglican Communion. As the United Thank Offering commences with the next 125 years of ministry, The Episcopal Church commends its significant contribution to the life of the Church and encourages all Episcopalians to participate in the United Thank Offering.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #56)

The House then expressed its appreciation of the ministry of the United Thank Offering with applause.