| Resolution Number: | 2015-A198 |
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| Title: | Express Gratitude for the Ministry of the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
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Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church extend its deepest gratitude and thanks for the ministry of The Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori and express its abiding affection for her faithful service as the 26th Presiding Bishop.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 911. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy/HOD |
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| 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 #29 on Resolution A198 (Express Thanks for the Ministry of the Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A198)
Whereas, She has served as chief pastor and primate to The Episcopal Church’s members in 17 countries, 109 diocese and 3 regional areas; and
Whereas, She was the first woman primate in the Anglican Communion; and
Whereas, She has been charged to speak God’s word to the Church and the World and has sought to do so with courage and humility; and
Whereas, She has been pastorally present in times of natural disasters, human suffering and other crises; and
Whereas, She provided effective leadership to all dioceses experiencing severance from The Episcopal Church and showed compassion in all cases; and
Whereas, She has exercised her authority with dignity and reserve to make The Episcopal Church a welcoming place for all. Be it so resolved.
Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church extend its deepest gratitude and thanks for the ministry of The Most Reverend Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori and express its abiding affection for her faithful service as the 26th Presiding Bishop.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #406)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 3.
| Abstract: | The House of Deputies extends gratitude and thanks for the faithful ministry and service of the Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, 26th Presiding Bishop. |
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