| Resolution Number: | 2018-C028 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution to Amend Canon II.4 [Authorized Forms in a Foreign Language] |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That a new section 2 be added to Title II, Canon 4 of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, to read as follows:
Sec. 1 In any Congregation, worshiping in other than the English language, which shall have placed itself under the oversight of a Bishop of this Church, it shall be lawful to use a form of service in such language; provided that such form of service shall have previously been approved by the Bishop of the Diocese, until such time as an authorized edition of the Book of Common Prayer in such language shall be set forth by the authority of the General Convention; and provided further, that no Bishop shall license any such form of service until first satisfied that the same is in accordance with the Doctrine and Worship of this Church; nor in any case shall such form of service be used for the ordination or consecration of Bishops, Priests, or Deacons.
Sec. 2. Use of Other Anglican Books of Worship with the permission of the Bishop Diocesan, any book of prayer/worship authorized for use by a Church or Province of the Anglican Communion may be used in congregations or ministries within that diocese.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 924. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Connecticut |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #19 on Resolution C028 (Amend Canon II.4) and moved to refer the resolution to an interim body.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C028)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That a new section 2 be added to Title II, Canon 4 of the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, to read as follows:
Sec. 1 In any Congregation, worshiping in other than the English language, which shall have placed itself under the oversight of a Bishop of this Church, it shall be lawful to use a form of service in such language; provided that such form of service shall have previously been approved by the Bishop of the Diocese, until such time as an authorized edition of the Book of Common Prayer in such language shall be set forth by the authority of the General Convention; and provided further, that no Bishop shall license any such form of service until first satisfied that the same is in accordance with the Doctrine and Worship of this Church; nor in any case shall such form of service be used for the ordination or consecration of Bishops, Priests, or Deacons.
Sec. 2. Use of Other Anglican Books of Worship with the permission of the Bishop Diocesan, any book of prayer/worship authorized for use by a Church or Province of the Anglican Communion may be used in congregations or ministries within that diocese.
Motion carried
Resolution referred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #206)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Music presented its Report #21 on HB Message #206 on Resolution C028 (Amend Canon II.4) and moved concurrence with referral to an interim body.
Motion carried
The House concurred
Resolution referred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #462)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 79th General Convention refers to an interim body a resolution to amend Canon II.4 to allow congregations to use of other Anglican Books of Worship with approval of the Bishop. |
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