Resolution Number: 1982-D079
Title: Support an International Youth Ministry Event
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 67th General Convention direct the Executive Council through its Committee on Education for Mission and Ministry to support an international youth ministry event at least every three years at a place and date to be determined, so that the energy of the youth of the Episcopal Church can continue to be utilized in active ministry as members of this part of the Body of Christ; and be it further

Resolved, That the Dioceses of this Church be encouraged to support and fund their delegates to said event.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-160.

Legislative History

Author:
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Education

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D079) Not Currently Available

The Committee recommended that the resolution be adopted as amended by the Committee.

Debate followed.

Deputy Gerdau, of Missouri, moved the question.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #132)

House of Bishops

On the ninth day, the Secretary read:

HD Message #132 --D-79A, Youth Ministry Event.

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #227)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.

Abstract:   The 67th General Convention directs the Executive Council to support an international youth ministry event and encourages dioceses to support delegates to such an event.