| Resolution Number: | 2022-D079 |
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| Title: | Acknowledge Eightieth Anniversary Programs Honoring Florence Li Tim-Oi |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church affirms Resolution 2003-A098 which began the commemoration of January 24 - Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, First Woman Priest in the Anglican Communion, 1944 for inclusion in the Calendar of the Church Year and authorized trial use; and be it further
Resolved, That Resolution 2006-A059 finally approved and entered Florence Li Tim-Oi in the Calendar of the Church Year and in future revisions of Lesser Feast and Fasts; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th Anniversary of Blessed Florence Li Tim-Oi’s vocation to the priesthood will take place on January 25, 2024; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention acknowledges churchwide programs in celebration of the 80th Anniversary between The Episcopal Church and other Provinces of the Anglican Communion in partnership around formation, theological education, and open cultural exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That our principles and practices strive towards mutuality of relationships in our mission, ministries, and outreach.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 487. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Mr. Warren Wong |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | World Mission |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on World Mission presented its Report #4 on Resolution D079 (80th Anniversary Programs Honoring Florence Li Tim-Oi) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D079)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church affirms Resolution A098 (GC 2003) which began the commemoration of January 24 - Ordination of Florence Li Tim-Oi, First Woman Priest in the Anglican Communion, 1944 for inclusion in the Calendar of the Church Year and authorized trial use; and be it further
Resolved, That Resolution A059 (GC 2006) finally approved and entered Florence Li Tim-Oi in the Calendar of the Church Year and in future revisions of Lesser Feast and Fasts; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th Anniversary of Blessed Florence Li Tim-Oi’s vocation to the priesthood will take place on January 25, 2024; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention acknowledges churchwide programs in celebration of the 80th Anniversary between The Episcopal Church and other Provinces of the Anglican Communion in partnership around formation, theological education, and open cultural exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That our principles and practices strive towards mutuality of relationships in our mission, ministries, and outreach.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #28)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on World Mission presented its Report #11 on HB Message #28 on Resolution D079 (80th Anniversary Programs Honoring Florence Li Tim-Oi) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #189)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Abstract: | The 80th General Convention acknowledges church-wide programs in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Blessed Florence Li Tim-Oi’s vocation to the priesthood and the partnership between The Episcopal Church and other Provinces of the Anglican Communion. |
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