The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the 66th General Convention of the Episcopal Church endorse and encourage the involvement of the Church at local and diocesan levels in efforts to conserve and rebuild the cities of the nation through community economic redevelopment, and in efforts to restore the communities' access to those resources and control over their use which will enable them to provide for the general welfare of their populace; and be it further

Resolved, that this Convention urge Parishes and Dioceses to develop patterns of use of Church investments and property in support of local economic development projects, to involve those of its members who are participants in the economic community in creative dialogue concerning urban development needs and the moral and ethical dimensions of the new international economy and its impact on older industrial communities.