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Resolution Number: 1985-A107
Title: Develop Models of Advocacy for Justice for the Poor
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Substituted
Final Text:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Jubilee Ministry lift up and integrate advocacy for justice and servant ministries of compassion, recognizing that both approaches to the poor and oppressed are vital and interrelated; and be it further

Resolved, That the 68th General Convention direct the Executive Council to search out, foster, and develop models of advocacy for justice; and be it further

Resolved, That the Jubilee Ministry staff shall initiate a series of projects designed to enable Jubilee Centers, congregations, and individuals to become advocates for justice.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 169.

 
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