Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 1976-A121
Title: Authorize Plans for "Venture in Mission" Through Diocesan Participation
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 65th General Convention, calls for renewal and commitment to the Great Commission by all members of the Church; and be it further

Resolved, That the participation of the individual diocese be at the heart of this proposal and that the mode and dollar amount of participation be determined by a process of consultation with the Dioceses during the period from Oct. 1, 1976 to Oct. 1, 1977 and that there be no solicitation of challenge and leadership gifts until such consultation is completed; and be it further

Resolved, That this 65th General Convention authorizes the Executive Council to proceed with the development of plans for "Venture in Mission" including the Project Criteria (attached); be it further

Resolved, That we, the members of this House commit ourselves and call upon all other members of this Church to join together to work and pray and give for "Venture in Mission."

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis 1976 (New York: General Convention, 1977), p. C-134