The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #23 on Resolution D075 (Give Thanks for the Remarkable Ministry of Marge Christie) and moved adoption with amendment.

Original Text of Resolution:

(D075)

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church gives thanks for the remarkable ministry of Marge Christie (1929-2019).

For the life and witness of Marge Christie, a faithful and exemplary lay woman who, because of her grounding in the Baptismal Covenant and through collaboration, coalition building across orders, and determination, helped make possible the full inclusion of women in the life and ministry of the Episcopal Church;

For her willingness to mentor and her ability to empower younger generations;

For her leadership in The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Newark, and the wider Anglican Communion;

For her work to bring equality and justice to every part of the Church.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church gives thanks for the remarkable ministry of Marge Christie (1929-2019)., and her leadership in The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Newark, and the wider Anglican Communion; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize For the life and witness of Marge Christie, a faithful and exemplary lay woman who, because of her grounding in the Baptismal Covenant and through collaboration, coalition- building across orders, and determination, helped make possible the full inclusion of women in the life and ministry of Tthe Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That we are grateful Ffor her willingness to mentor and her ability to empower younger generations; and be it further

Resolved, that we acknowledge For her work to bring equality and justice to every part of the Church.

For her leadership in The Episcopal Church, the Diocese of Newark, and the wider Anglican Communion;

For her work to bring equality and justice to every part of the Church.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #93)