| Resolution Number: | 2009-D004 | |
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| Title: | Authorize a Task Force on Older Adult Ministries | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Substituted | |
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Resolved, That the 76th General Convention authorize the creation of a 12 member Task Force on Older Adult Ministries to determine programs currently being offered by congregations, dioceses and provinces, to establish a method of sharing this information, and to explore ways the Church can expand this ministry to connect with one another in intergenerational opportunities; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force would formulate a comprehensive plan to raise awareness and address the emerging crisis in health, care giving and faith issues which cross generational and economic lines with emphasis on support of Congregational, Diocesan and Provincial programs for older adult ministry; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force will be comprised of individuals with a background in this ministry area and will represent a cross section of our church; and be it further
Resolved, That the Task Force will work collaboratively with the Evangelism and Congregational Life Center and report annually to the Executive Council and provide a complete written report to the 77th General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention request the Joint Standing Committee on Program, Budget and Finance to consider a budget allocation of $35,000 for the implementation of this resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 711-712. |
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