| Resolution Number: | 1979-D029 |
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| Title: | Give Priority to Educating Congregations on Energy and the Environment |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 66th General Convention directs the Executive Council to 1) continue the work of the Task Force on Energy and Environment; and 2) give a high priority to developing and promoting an educational process to assist the several congregations in assessing and understanding our Christian responsibilities and actions as we are confronted with increasing consumption and dwindling resources throughout the world.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-134. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Deputies
On the fourth day, the Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #8 on Resolution D-29, and recommended adoption with amendment as follows:
Whereas, the growing crisis of energy supply and use is directly and immediately affecting the welfare of each one of us, our nation, and the world; and
Whereas, all people are called to be stewards of the gift of God's creation in response to the redeeming love of our Lord, Jesus Christ; and
Whereas, the Executive Council, recognizing that concern for human needs places a high priority on an informed Christian community; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 66th General Convention directs the Executive Council to 1) continue the work of the Task Force on Energy and Environment; and 2) give a high priority to developing and promoting an educational process to assist the several congregations in assessing and understanding our Christian responsibilities and actions as we are confronted with increasing consumption and dwindling resources throughout the world.
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #32]
House of Bishops
On the fifth day, HD Message #32 on Resolution D-29 was received.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #65)
| Abstract: | The 66th General Convention directs the Executive Council to continue the work of the Task Force on Energy and Environment and to develop an educational process on responsibilities and actions in a world of dwindling resources. |
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