| Resolution Number: | 1991-D193 |
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| Title: | Add Canon III.19 [Reconciliation of Pastoral Relationship] |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That a new Canon 19 be added to Title III, subsequent Canons to be renumbered, as follows:
Canon 19.
Of the Reconciliation of Disagreements Affecting the Pastoral Relation
When the pastoral relationship in a parish between a Rector and the Vestry or Congregation is imperiled by disagreement or dissension, and the issues are deemed serious by a majority vote of the Vestry or the Rector, either party may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority, in writing, to intervene and assist the parties in their efforts to resolve the disagreement. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall initiate such proceedings as are deemed appropriate under the circumstances for that purpose by the Ecclesiastical Authority, which may include the appointment of a consultant. The parties to the disagreement, following the recommendations of the Ecclesiastical Authority, shall labor in good faith that the parties may be reconciled. Whenever the Standing Committee is the Ecclesiastical Authority, it shall request the Bishop of a neighboring Diocese to perform the duties of the Ecclesiastical Authority under this Canon.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 797. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Ministry |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(D193)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That a new Canon 19 be added to Title III, subsequent Canons to be renumbered, as follows:
Canon 19.
Of the Reconciliation of Disagreements Affecting the Pastoral Relation
When the pastoral relationship in a parish between a Rector and the Vestry or Congregation is imperiled by disagreement or dissension, and the issues are deemed serious by a majority vote of the Vestry or the Rector, either party may petition the Ecclesiastical Authority, in writing, to intervene and assist the parties in their efforts to resolve the disagreement. The Ecclesiastical Authority shall initiate such proceedings as are deemed appropriate under the circumstances for that purpose by the Ecclesiastical Authority, which may include the appointment of a consultant. The parties to the disagreement, following the recommendations of the Ecclesiastical Authority, shall labor in good faith that the parties may be reconciled. Whenever the Standing Committee is the Ecclesiastical Authority, it shall request the Bishop of a neighboring Diocese to perform the duties of the Ecclesiastical Authority under this Canon.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #232)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Ministry presented its Report #43 on House of Bishops Message #232 relating to Resolution D193 (Reconciliation of Disagreements Affecting the Pastoral Relationship) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #336)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 20.
| Abstract: | The 70th General Convention adds Canon Title III.19 to provide for diocesan assistance in the reconciliation of disagreements affecting the pastoral relation in a parish. |
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