| Resolution Number: | 2022-A071 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of Amending Canons Concerning Christian Stewardship |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), pp. 624-625. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Task Force on Theology of Money |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Ministry |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Ministry presented its Report #6 on Resolution A071 (Amend Canons III.6.5, III.8.5, and III.10.1) and moved the resolution, recommending rejection.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A071)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention, in support of the canonical requirement of rectors and priests-in-charge to ensure that all persons in their charge are instructed concerning Christian stewardship, amend Canon III.6.5.g as follows:
Canon III.6
Sec. 5. Preparation for Ordination
g. Preparation for ordination shall include training regarding
1. prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults.
2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.
3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof.
4. the Church's teaching on racism.
5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.8.5.h be amended to as follows:
Canon III.8
Sec. 5. Preparation for Ordination
h. Preparation for ordination shall include training regarding
1. prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults.
2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.
3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof, utilizing, but not limited to use of, the Title IV training website of The Episcopal Church.
4. the Church’s teaching on racism.
5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.
And be it further
Resolved, That Canon III.10.1.c be amended to as follows:
Canon III.10
Sec. 1. Prior to reception or ordination, the following must be provided
c. evidence of training regarding
1. prevention of sexual misconduct.
2. civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse.
3. the Constitution and Canons of The Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV thereof.
4. training regarding the Church’s teaching on racism.
5. Stewardship and the Church’s theology of money.
And be it further
Resolved, That such training shall be made available to all persons in this Church, both lay and ordained.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #50)
Resolution Rejected.
| Report Reference: | Task Force on Theology of Money, Reports to the 80th General Convention, 2022, pp. 835-937. |
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| Abstract: | The 80th General Convention rejects a resolution on amending Canons III.6.5, III.8.5 and III.10.1 to require training on stewardship and the theology of money in preparation for ordination. |