77 resolutions were found matching the query conditions.
| Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-A064 | Promote Adoption and Use of Revised Safe Church Training | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention directs the Office of Communications and Office of Formation to promote use of the revised Praesidium Safe Church Training and update existing Safe Church training references accordingly. |
| 2022-A065 | Adapt and translate Safe Church Training into Spanish, Creole, and French | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention directs the Executive Council to establish a task force to create Safe Church training materials in Spanish, Creole, and French. It further directs the Safe Church Office to develop sign language and captioning for the Safe Church modules. |
| 2022-A066 | Establish Task Force for the Continuing Development of Anti-Harassment Practices | Concurred | The 80th General Convention directs the Executive Council to establish a task force to oversee the continuing development of anti-harassment best practices, model policy examples, and training materials. |
| 2022-A067 | Authorize and Support Interim Use and Adaptation of Model Harassment Prevention Policy | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention directs the Executive Council to support the interim use and adaptation of the Model Policy to Prevent Harassment by dioceses, congregations, and affiliated institutions and that both the Model Policy and the Best Practices Guide be hosted on the DFMS Safe Church website. |
| 2022-A068 | Commend Safe Church Training to All Members of the Church | Concurred as Substituted | The 80th General Convention commends Safe Church Training to all members of the Church. |
| 2022-A069 | Expand DFMS Staff Position as Point of Contact for Safe Church Inquiries | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention directs the Executive Council to expand, to full time, an existing staff position to serve as a point of contact for dioceses and individuals to obtain information about Praesidium Safe Church Training and the Model Policies for the Protection of Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Adults. |
| 2022-A071 | On the Topic of Amending Canons Concerning Christian Stewardship | Rejected | The 80th General Convention rejects a resolution on amending Canons III.6.5, III.8.5 and III.10.1 to require training on stewardship and the theology of money in preparation for ordination. |
| 2022-A082 | Amend Canons Regarding Medical and Psychological Evaluations | Concurred | The 80th General Convention amends multiple canons to transfer from the Church Pension Fund to the Standing Commission on Ministry and Formation the responsibility for development of forms used in medical and psychological evaluations prior to ordination or reception. |
| 2022-A083 | On the Topic of Amending Canons Regarding Screening Prior to Ordination or Reception | Rejected | The 80th General Convention rejects a resolution amending canons related to the screening of candidates prior to ordination or reception. |
| 2022-A117 | Amend Various Canons to Clarify Language on the Reception of Bishops | Concurred as Amended | The 80th General Convention amends Canons III.10, III.12.1, III.12.5(b)(3) and III.13.1 to clarify language on the reception of bishops from other churches in the Anglican Communion. |
| 2018-A048 | Create a Task Force to Update Safe Church Training | Concurred as Substituted | The 79th General Convention authorizes a task force to create and implement a new safe church training materials to reflect the 2017 Model Policies, including specialized topics related to ministry roles and a plan to publish, update, and oversee this work. |
| 2018-A051 | Add Safe Church Self-Audit Counts to Parochial Report | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention requests that the Committee on the State of the Church modify the diocesan parochial report to include counts for Safe Church Self-Audits. |
| 2018-A095 | Amend Canon IV.4.1 [Standards of Conduct -- Clergy] | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention amends Canon IV.4.1(h) to clarify standards of conduct for clergy. |
| 2018-A108 | Amend Canon III.6.5(g) and III.8.5(g) [Sexual Misconduct Prevention] | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention amends Canons III.6.5(g) and III.8.5(h) to require that preparation for ordination include training on prevention of sexual misconduct against both children and adults. |
| 2018-A109 | Establish Task Force on Sexual Harrassment | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention authorizes a Task Force on Sexual Harassment to study the issue, develop curricula, and issue a model policy for sexual harassment of adults. |
| 2018-A110 | Amend Title Canon IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline] | Concurred | The 79th General Convention amends several Canons in Title IV to replace the Provincial Courts of Review with a single Court of Review to receive appeals from Diocesan Hearing Panels in ecclesiastical disciplinary proceedings. |
| 2018-A115 | Adopt the Anglican Communion Charter for Safety | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention adopts the Charter for Safety of People Within the Churches of the Anglican Communion as a summary of The Episcopal Church’s policy in five areas of practicing safe church life. |
| 2018-A123 | Amend Canon IV.3.1 [Cause for Proceedings] | Concurred | The 79th General Convention amends Canon IV.3.1 to add misrepresentation of material facts during the ordination process to the general categories of misconduct that can give rise to a Title IV proceeding. |
| 2018-A124 | Amend Canon IV.2 [Definition of Terms] | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention amends Canon IV.2 to revise the definition of sexual misconduct and directs a study to clarify the qualifications for when a pastoral relationship exists. |
| 2018-A167 | Amend Canon III.12.5 [Assistant Bishops] | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention amends Canon III.12.5 to revise the appointment procedure, terminology, and required qualifications for an Assistant Bishop. |
| 2018-A184 | Amend Canon III.8.5(h) [Training] | Concurred | The 79th General Convention amends Canon III.8.5(h) to add a reference to a Title IV training website. |
| 2018-D016 | Create a Task Force for Women, Truth, and Reconciliation | Concurred as Substituted | The 79th General Convention expresses repentance for the sin of gender-based discrimination and authorizes a Task Force for Women, Truth, and Reconciliation to conduct a church-wide survey on harassment and abuse and an audit of national church structures, and to devise a Truth and Reconciliation process to respond to their findings. |
| 2018-D017 | Support Policies Addressing Workplace Harassment and Exploitation | Concurred | The 79th General Convention supports policies to address sexual harassment and other forms of vulnerability of workers, including those not covered by minimum wage or contracting; redress of poor enforcement of labor standards and workplace rights; and supports worker’s rights to organize. |
| 2018-D023 | Create an Anti-Sexism Task Force | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention authorizes an Anti-Sexism Task Force to develop a training program to address systemic sexism within the church and the larger society. |
| 2018-D025 | Appoint a Task Force on Clergy Formation and Continuing Education | Concurred as Substituted | The 79th General Convention authorizes a Task Force on Clergy Formation and Continuing Education to study and report on the required subjects for preparation for ordination and continuing education. |
| 2018-D033 | Refer a Resolution on a Church-wide Intake Officer | Referred | The 79th General Convention refers a resolution to an interim body amending Canons IV.2 and IV.6 to establish a church-wide Intake Officer for complaints of clergy misconduct. |
| 2018-D034 | Amend Canon IV.19.4 [Limitation on Proceedings] | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention amends Canon IV.19.4 to clarify that the time bars to initiating a disciplinary complaint against a member of the clergy shall not apply in cases of sexual misconduct reported until the end of 2021. |
| 2018-D047 | Amend Canon VI.8.1 [Of Pastoral Response] and Support Reporters of Misconduct | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention amends Canon IV.8.1 to provide professional mental health assistance to those who report clergy sexual misconduct. The resolution also urges dioceses to develop plans to support and care for complainants and all affected by misconduct with trauma-informed approaches. |
| 2018-D074 | Amend Canon IV.6.4 [Investigation] | Concurred | The 79th General Convention amends Canon IV.6.4 to revise the language describing the Intake Officer’s initial inquiry in response to a complaint of clergy misconduct. |
| 2018-D091 | Study the Church's Use of Nondisclosure Agreements | Concurred as Amended | The 79th General Convention directs a Standing Commission to study non-disclosure agreements, to assess whether and how they can function to conceal predatory behavior or to harm victims, and to make recommendations on future use of such agreements in Title IV proceedings. |
| 2018-D100 | Refer a Resolution to Amend the Canons on Mutual Accountability | Referred | The 79th General Convention refers to an interim body a resolution amending Canons IV.1, IV.3, and IV.6 to allow for presentment of lay people employed by or volunteering with the Episcopal Church. |
| 2015-A050 | Refer a Resolution on the ACC Charter for Safety | Referred | The 78th General Convention refers for consideration a resolution to adopt the ACC's "Charter for Safety of People" and to collect data from Episcopal Church dioceses regarding their "safe church" policies and practices. |
| 2015-A073 | Update Model Policies for Protection of Children and Youth | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention authorizes the appointment of a Special Task Force to oversee update of the 2004 Model Policies developed by The Church Insurance Agency Corporation for the Protection of Children and Youth; and directs dioceses to demonstrate compliance with the policies. |
| 2015-A074 | Update the Safe Church Training Materials | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention directs that the ECC update the training materials: Safeguarding God's Children and Safeguarding God's People; and directs dioceses to confirm annually implementation of these programs. |
| 2015-A124 | Amend Canon IV.2 [Of Terminology Used in This Title] | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention amends Canon IV.2 to revise the definitions of certain terms in the disciplinary canons. |
| 2015-A127 | Amend Canon IV.13 [New Section 13.7: Of Hearing Panels--Sanctions] | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention amends Canon IV.13 by adding a new Section 7 to provide express authority for imposing sanctions for conduct that is contrary to the integrity of disciplinary proceedings. |
| 2015-A143 | Amend Canon IV.16 [Of Abandonment of The Episcopal Church] | Concurred as Amended | The 78th General Convention amends Canon IV.16 to make provisions for placing restrictions on the ministry of an ordained member of the Church while a charge of abandonment is considered by the appropriate body. |
| 2015-A144 | On the Topic of Amending Canon IV.19.4 [Of General Provisions] | Rejected | The 78th General Convention rejects an amendment to Canon IV.19.4 that would broaden the scope of who is not exempt from a time limitation for bringing a charge in cases of sexual misconduct. |
| 2012-A030 | Amend Canons III.7, 9, 12 and Canon IV.16 as follows: Canon III.7.8 [Release and Removal of a Deacon] Canon III.7.9 [Release and Removal of a Deacon in Disciplinary Cases] Canon III.7.10 [Declaration of Release and Removal of a Deacon] Canon III.9.8 [Release and Removal of a Priest] Canon III.9.9 [Request for Release of a Priest] Canon III.9.10 [Release and Removal of a Priest in Disciplinary Cases] Canon III.9.11 [Declaration of Release and Removal of a Priest] Canon III.12.7(a) [Release and Removal of a Bishop] Canon III.12.7(b) [Release and Removal of a Bishop in Disciplinary Cases] Canon III.12.7(c) [Declaration of Release and Removal of a Bishop] Canon IV.16 [Of Abandonment of the Episcopal Church] |
Concurred | The 77th General Convention amends Canons, Titles III and IV, by refining language concerning, respectively, the release and removal from ordained ministry of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops; and abandonment of The Episcopal Church. |
| 2012-B020 | Amend Canon III.9.13 [Dissolution of the Pastoral Relation] | Concurred | The 77th General Convention amends Canon III.9.13(g) allowing dissolution of the pastoral relation to continue even if an allegation of Offense is made. |
| 2009-A185 | Amend Title IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline] | Concurred as Amended | The 76th General Convention amends the whole of Canons Title IV on Ecclesiastical Discipline effective July 1, 2011; and amends Canon Title I.1.6(c) regarding the Recorder's duties to furnish information as required under clause (b). |
| 2009-A187 | Amend Title III [Ministry] and Title V to Conform to Title IV Disciplinary Policies | Concurred as Amended | The 76th General Convention amends Titles III and V of the Canons with regard to certain disciplinary provisions, especially on renunciation of the ministry and abandonment of the Church. |
| 2009-D062 | Continue Developing Policies and Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Prevention | Concurred as Amended | The 76th General Convention directs that clear policies and procedures be developed to maintain safe places for all, particularly in dioceses that have been unable to implement sexual misconduct prevention training. |
| 2006-A082 | Amend Canons in Title III [Ministry] | Concurred as Amended | The 75th General Convention revises the Title III Canons on Ministry. |
| 2006-A086 | Create and Disseminate Training Materials to Recognize and Respond to Abuse | Concurred as Substituted | The 75th General Convention instructs the Standing Commission on Ministry Development to create and disseminate training materials to recognize and respond to abuse. |
| 2006-A156 | Adopt Policies for Protection from Sexual Misconduct | Concurred as Substituted | The 75th General Convention condemns sexual misconduct and directs the adoption of policies for protection from sexual misconduct in dioceses. |
| 2006-A158 | Continue Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Sexual Misconduct Prevention | Concurred as Amended | The 75th General Convention authorizes the Task Force on Institutional Wellness and Prevention of Sexual Misconduct to continue for the next triennium. |
| 2003-A022 | On the Topic of Nathan Network Funding | Rejected | The 74th General Convention rejects a resolution regarding Nathan Network Funding for personnel working with sexual misconduct in the Church. |
| 2003-A023 | Establish a Task Force for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct | Concurred as Amended | The 74th General Convention establishes a task force to study and gather information concerning matters of institutional wellness for the prevention of sexual misconduct to be reported back to the Standing Commission on Ministry Development and the 2006 General Convention. |
| 2003-A025 | Fund Resource Materials on Trafficking in Women and Children | Concurred as Substituted | The 74th General Convention recommends that Executive Council provide funding for resource materials on trafficking in women and children for use by dioceses and congregations. |
| 2003-A037 | Recognize Citizens Rights Affected by US-Korean Post-War Agreements | Concurred as Amended | The 74th General Convention urges the U.S. government, when renegotiating the Status of Forces Agreement with Korea, to recognize the rights of Korean citizens for legal redress of their grievances against U.S. military personnel. |
| 2003-A111 | Revise Title III Canons | Concurred as Substituted | The 74th General Convention revises Title III Canons by deleting Canons III.1-9, 13-17, and 19 and replacing them with amended Canons III.1-9, with all remaining Canons renumbered as appropriate. |
| 2003-B008 | Protect Children and Youth from Abuse | Concurred | The 74th General Convention recommits itself to the vision of A Children's Charter for the Church, and directs each diocese to develop and adopt policies for the protection of children and youth from abuse. |
| 2003-D015 | Make Sexual Exploitation Materials Available on the Web | Concurred as Amended | The 74th General Convention directs the Executive Council to make available electronic copies of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation's "Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being." |
| 2003-D034 | Condemn Sex Trafficking | Concurred as Amended | The 74th General Convention condemns domestic and international sex trafficking. |
| 2000-A028 | Establish Task Force on Disciplinary Policy and Procedure | Concurred as Amended | The 73rd General Convention establishes and appropriates funds for a Task Force to study, assess, and report on present models of church discipline with regard to clergy misconduct. |
| 2000-A031 | Amend Canons in Title IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline] | Concurred as Amended | The 73rd General Convention amends Title IV, Canons 1, 3-4, 11, 14 and 15 to establish a Diocesan Review Committee in place of the Standing Committee in matters of ecclesiastical discipline. |
| 2000-A057 | Support Efforts to Stop Trafficking of Women, Girls, and Boys | Concurred as Amended | The 73rd General Convention recognizes the problem of and supports efforts to stop trafficking of women, girls, and boys. |
| 2000-A098 | Authorize Continuation of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation | Concurred | The 73rd General Convention acknowledges the work of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation and authorizes its continuation. |
| 2000-C025 | Urge a Response to Issues of Sexual and Domestic Violence | Concurred as Amended | The 73rd General Convention calls upon congregations to designate at least one Sunday each year for education, prayer, and local response to issues of sexual and domestic violence, and requests educational resources for congregations. |
| 2000-D084 | On the Topic of Sexual Exploitation of Children | Rejected | The 73rd General Convention rejects a resolution concerning the sexual exploitation of children. |
| 1997-A124 | On the Topic of the Committee on Sexual Exploitation | Rejected | The 72nd General Convention rejects a resolution concerning the Committee on Sexual Exploitation. |
| 1997-A204 | Develop Partnership for Global Mission | Concurred as Substituted | The 72nd General Convention directs the Executive Committee to develop a Partnership for Global Mission to strengthen international mission work. |
| 1997-D061 | Amend Canons IV.14.10, 15, 16 [Canons Relating to Conciliation] | Concurred As Amended | The 72nd General Convention amends Canons IV.14, 15 and 16 concerning the conciliation of disciplinary matters and the definition of the term "Conciliator." |
| 1997-D094 | Urge Dioceses to Make Use of the Pastoral Development Office | Concurred as Substituted | The 72nd General Convention urges dioceses to make use of Church agencies for training and resources on the procedures, alternatives, and consequences of Title IV on ecclesiastical discipline. |
| 1994-A019 | Amend Canon IV [Ecclesiastical Discipline] | Concurred As Amended | The 71st General Convention comprehensively amends the Canons Title IV on ecclesiastical discipline. |
| 1994-A023 | On the Topic of the Canon on Renunciation of Ministry | Rejected | The 71st General Convention rejects the resolution amending Canon III.18 concerning the renunciation of the ministry. |
| 1994-A063 | Direct the Committee on Sexual Exploitation to Complete Their Work | Concurred | The 71st General Convention declares that sexual misconduct by clergy and Church employees is a problem, and reauthorizes the Sexual Exploitation Committee. It directs that it examine the issues relating to sexual misconduct and be a resource for those dealing with these issues. |
| 1994-A064 | Acknowledge Sexual Misconduct and Authorize Referrals to Victims' Advocates | Concurred As Amended | The 71st General Convention acknowledges that sexual misconduct may occur in the Church and accepts the work done on this problem by several church agencies. It authorizes a nationwide "800" telephone number for referrals to victims' advocates. |
| 1994-B022 | Commend Use of Educational Materials by the Sexual Exploitation Committee | Concurred As Amended | The 71st General Convention commends the manual Respecting the Dignity of Every Human Being, and the draft educational materials produced by the Committee on Sexual Exploitation and grants permission to reproduce these materials for setting policies and in training. |
| 1994-D120 | On the Topic of Funds for Victim Assistance | Rejected | The 71st General Convention rejects the resolution urging the Church Pension Fund to redesignate funds for victim assistance. |
| 1991-B052 | Establish a Committee on Sexual Exploitation | Concurred As Amended | The 70th General Convention declares that sexual abuse, exploitation, coercion and harassment of adults and minors by clergy and Church employees are abuses of trust. It authorizes the establishment of a Committee on Sexual Exploitation. |
| 1985-B014 | Direct Bishops to Establish Workshops for Clergy on Child Abuse | Concurred As Amended | The 68th General Convention requests that dioceses conduct workshops to help clergy recognize child abuse. |
| 1985-D005 | Amend Canon IV.10 [Abandonment of the Church by a Presbyter or Deacon] | Concurred | The 68th General Convention amends Canon Title IV.10 to provide for a procedure for declaring abandonment by presbyters or deacons. |
| 1985-D094 | Commend Church Report on Sexual Behavior | Concurred As Substituted and Amended | The 68th General Convention commends a report concerning consumerism and sexual behavior and urges actions to combat sexual exploitation. |
| 1982-A022 | Amend Canon IV.10.2 [Deposition for Abandonment of the Communion] | Concurred As Amended | The 67th General Convention amends Canon Title IV.10.2 to permit an alternate to deposition for clergy who for reasons of conscience have come to exercise their ministry in another Communion. |
| 1982-A089 | Amend Canon IV.12.1 [Sentences Which May Be Imposed] | Concurred | The 67th General Convention amends Canon Title IV.12.1 to add request for release as a ground for removal from the ordained ministry. |
| Resolution Number | Title | Legislative Action Taken | Abstract |