Resolves of the Executive Council

Resolved, That the Executive Council, meeting in Linthicum Heights from October 24-27, 2014, stand in prayers with our sisters and brothers in Liberia, the Church of the Province of West Africa, and all countries where this virus threatens human health and societal structures and has claimed the lives of thousands; and be it further

Resolved, That we applaud the Episcopal Church in Liberia, the religious community, grassroots organizations, and individuals in Liberia who are living the good news of Christ's love by spreading awareness, feeding the hungry, supporting the hopeless, bringing comfort to those who mourn, and being a prophetic voice that speaks up for the most vulnerable; and be it further

Resolved, That we applaud the clergy of the Episcopal Church in Liberia who continue to minister faithfully to the people of Liberia; and be it further

Resolved, That we applaud the Liberian Episcopalians here in the United States and our relationships that have raised hope, awareness, and materials and funds; and be it further

Resolved, That we give thanks for the ongoing responses of Episcopal Relief and Development, the Anglican Alliance, global partners, the US Military, and World Health Organization, and United Nations bodies; and be it further

Resolved, That we challenge the world faith communities, especially the Anglican Communion, to engage the political and societal systems of their respective nations to encourage a more aggressive and generous response to the challenges of this current Ebola pandemic; and be it further

Resolved, That we commend the souls of those who have died into God's loving care and pray for those who mourn; and be it further

Resolved, That we live in hope of the day we will celebrate the good news that this virus has been contained and we can cheer our sisters and brothers on as they rebuild their lives and their country.