Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 1994-C041
Title: Approve Autonomy and Covenant with Mexican Episcopal Church
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 71st General Convention meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1994, under the authority of Title I Canon 11.3 (f) releases the Dioceses of the Mexican Episcopal Church from the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America for the purpose of forming a new Province of the Anglican Communion; and be it further

Resolved, That the 71st General Convention ratify the "Covenant between the Episcopal Church in the USA and the Mexican Episcopal Church," defining the basis, nature and mechanics of the new relationship and partnership in mission between the two churches; and be it further

Resolved, That the implementation of this resolution becomes effective at a date not later than January 1, 1995; and be it further

Resolved, That in accordance with the Covenant Agreement funding be appropriated for the 1995-1997 triennium, subject to funding in the budget, as follows:

  1995   1996   1997
  $918,964   $882,206   $846,918
Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), pp. 306-07.