Resolution Number: 2015-A188
Title: Express Gratitude for Visiting Ecumenical Guests
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 78th General Convention express its gratitude for the gift of the presence of visiting bishops, ecumenical friends and Anglican Communion guests who have come to share with us their stories, wisdom and experience; and be it further

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention reaffirm our mutual intention to work, pray and share our stories together as daughters and sons of the same Creator.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 889.

Legislative History

Author: Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy/HOD
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Privilege and Courtesy

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #19 on Resolution A188 (Express Gratitude for Visiting Bishops, Ecumenical Friends and Anglican Communion Guests) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A188)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the House of Deputies of the 78th General Convention express its gratitude for the gift of the presence of visiting bishops, ecumenical friends and Anglican Communion guests who have come to share with us their stories, wisdom and experience; and be it further

Resolved, That the 78th General Convention reaffirm our mutual intention to work, pray and share our stories together as daughters and sons of the same Creator.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #399)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 3.

Abstract:   The House of Deputies expresses gratitude for visiting bishops, ecumenical friends and Anglican communion guests.