| Resolution Number: | 2009-C014 | |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution to Study the Theology and History of Marriage | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred | |
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Resolved, That the 76th General Convention respectfully request that the Presiding Bishop and President of the House of Deputies jointly appoint a task force of not more than twelve (12) persons, consisting of theologians, pastors and educators, to identify and explore key theological and historical dimensions of marriage; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force work with Executive Council staff, and other experts as consultants and coordinators; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force engage with the issues raised by changing social norms and legal structures in American and other societies; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with married couples, lesbian and gay couples living in commitment – or, where laws permit, in civil marriage – and single adults; and be it further
Resolved, That in these discussions it consider perspectives from a variety of cultures; and be it further
Resolved, That it consult with our partners both in and beyond the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That it deeply engage with the rich resources of moral theology in our Anglican tradition; and be it further
Resolved, That it develop and design tools for theological reflection and norms for theological discussion at a local level; and be it further
Resolved, That the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance consider an allocation of $30,000.00 during the next triennium; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force report back to the 77th General Convention with annual reports to the Executive Council.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 808-809. |
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