| Resolution Number: | 1979-A041 |
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| Title: | Authorize Trial Use of an Ecumenical Eucharistic Liturgy |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That this 66th General Convention authorize, subject to the approval of the diocesan Bishop, for trial use in special circumstances of ecumenical worship or for use in special study sessions, that certain document entitled Word, Bread, Cup, published by the Forward Movement Publications and copyright 1978 by the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union; [provided that the guidelines for interim Eucharistic sharing authorized by the 65th General Convention be observed ( Journal, 1976; pp. C-89, C-90);] provided that an ordained priest of this Church is the celebrant, or one of the celebrants at a con-celebrated service; provided the elements used are those used by our Lord himself, namely bread and wine; and provided further that any of the blessed elements remaining at the end of the service be reverently consumed; and be it further
Resolved, That the action of the 1976 General Convention authorizing that certain document An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper be reaffirmed under the conditions cited above.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-44. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy |
House of Bishops
On the fourth day, the Bishop of Utah, Chairman of the Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy, presented Resolution A-41 (Authorization of COCU Liturgies) as amended.
After discussion the Bishop of Utah requested the Resolution be re-referred to the Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy to be presented at a later time.
Motion carried
Resolution re-referred to Legislative Committee
On the fourth day, the Bishop of Utah, Chairman of the Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy, moved the adoption of Resolution A-41, as amended:
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Whereas, the 1976 General Convention authorized for use on ecumenical occasions that certain document entitled An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper published by the Forward Movement Publications and copyright 1968 by the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union; and
Whereas, the participation of Episcopalians in eucharistic sharing has proved to be helpful as we seek to "grow our way toward unity"; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That this 66th General Convention authorize, subject to the approval of the diocesan Bishop, for trial use in special circumstances of ecumenical worship or for use in special study sessions, that certain document entitled Word, Bread, Cup, published by the Forward Movement Publications and copyright 1978 by the Executive Committee of the Consultation on Church Union: provided that an ordained priest of this Church is the celebrant, or one of the celebrants at a con-celebrated service; provided the elements used are those used by our Lord himself, namely bread and wine; and provided further that any of the blessed elements remaining at the end of the service be reverently consumed; and be it further
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the action of the 1976 General Convention authorizing that certain document An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper be reaffirmed under the conditions cited above.
The motion was seconded by the Bishop of Dallas.
The Bishop of Ohio moved to restore the words of the original A-41 with regard to ablutions.
The motion was seconded by the Bishop of Western Michigan.
The motion failed by a vote of 47 to 60.
Amendment failed
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #125)
House of Deputies
On the ninth day, HB Message #125 was referred to the Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy.
On the eleventh day, the Committee on Prayer Book and Liturgy presented its Report #12 on Resolution A-41, and recommended concurrence with HB Message #125 with amendment as follows:
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Provided that the guidelines for interim Eucharistic sharing authorized by the 65th General Convention be observed. ( Journal, 1976; pp. C-89, C-90)
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #218)
House of Bishops
On the eleventh day, HD Message #218 was received.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #249)
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations, Reports to the 66th General Convention, 1979, pp. AA-33-AA-84. |
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| Abstract: | The 66th General Convention authorizes for trial use in special circumstances of ecumenical worship or for use in special study sessions, the document Word, Bread, Cup subject to the approval of the diocesan Bishop. It reaffirms authorization of the document An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper under the same conditions. |
| Notes: | See resolution 1976-A036 for the action of the 1976 General Convention authorizing the document An Order of Worship for the Proclamation of the Word of God and the Celebration of the Lord's Supper. |