| Resolution Number: | 2015-A156 |
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| Title: | Celebrate Historical Witness of the Episcopal Church of Brazil |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 78th General Convention celebrate with our sisters and brothers of the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil (The Episcopal Church of Brazil) on the 125th anniversary of its founding by missionaries of The Episcopal Church, the 50th anniversary of its autonomy as a Province of the Anglican Communion, and its 30th anniversary of the ordination of women in its Province; and be it further
Resolved, That this House of Bishops thank the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil for its steadfast witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and for its mission partnership with our Church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 209. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rt. Rev. Kenneth Price, Jr. |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #3 on Resolution X008 (Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil: 125 Years of Gospel Witness) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(X008)
Resolved, That the House of Bishops of the 78th General Convention celebrate with our sisters and brothers of the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil (The Episcopal Church of Brazil) on the 125th anniversary of its founding by missionaries of The Episcopal Church, the 50th anniversary of its autonomy as a Province of the Anglican Communion, and its 30th anniversary of the ordination of women in its Province; and be it further
Resolved, That this House of Bishops thank the Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil for its steadfast witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and for its mission partnership with our Church.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #400)
Resolution Adopted by One House, June 26.
| Abstract: | The House of Bishops of 78th General Convention adopts a resolution recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Episcopal Church of Brazil's founding by missionaries of The Episcopal Church and other milestones of historical witness. |
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| Notes: | Resolution 2015-A156 was renumbered X008 by the Secretariat for easy processing. The original number was retained for this publication. |