Resolves of the Executive Council

Resolved, That the Executive Council, meeting in Durham, NH, recognize the need for publicly acknowledged church communities where sexual minorities are welcome to participate fully in the life of the community respecting their dignity as children of God and their right to self-determination in accordance with the intentions of D039, adopted by the 73rd General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That parishes wishing to express a public welcome of sexual minorities be encouraged to do so and encouraged to prepare for such welcoming by engaging in the study and use of one of the following programs, or their equivalent:

• “Room for Grace Dialogue,”[1] (specially prepared for this purpose)
• “All Love Is of God,”[2] and
• “Claiming the Promise;”[3] and be it further

Resolved, That Episcopal Parish Services make the above named curricula available to the church; and be it further

Resolved, That such congregations be encouraged to display outward and visible signs of such welcoming including such things as the prominent display of the rainbow flag, display of the study course, display of official welcoming statements by Vestry and clergy, the presence of alternative households in parish directories, and other appropriate means; and be it further

Resolved, That our representatives to the Anglican Consultative Council work with their counterparts throughout the Anglican Communion to advocate for human rights and, where appropriate, to encourage listening to the experience of sexual minorities, especially gay and lesbian persons, while assuring them of the love of God and full membership in the Body of Christ.

• [1] A curriculum by Eric Law.
• [2] A program of Oasis.
• [3] An ecumenical Bible study.