| Resolution Number: | 1994-A137 |
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| Title: | Direct Parishes and Dioceses to Study and Participate in Global Mission |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That each diocese and congregation study issues with regard to the Episcopal Church's participation in the global mission of Christ and develop their own plan of action; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese and congregation invite a cross-cultural missionary to share her or his experiences of global mission; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations exchange lay and ordained ministers of the Gospel with other churches and jurisdictions in the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That such reciprocal mission partners assist the receiving diocese or congregation in discerning the will and grace of God in its local context; and be it further
Resolved, That networks such as companion dioceses, parish linkages, and voluntary missionary societies, and the Anglican and Global Relations office of the Episcopal Church Center be used as vehicles for such exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese appoint one presbyter and one lay person to assist local congregations in carrying out such studies and exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on World Mission collect reports from the dioceses on the progress of such studies and exchanges and use the results to assist in developing a long-range plan for the Episcopal Church's global mission; and be it further
Resolved, That the following resources be utilized in these studies:
Global Education for Mission: A Leaders Guide. New York: The Episcopal Church Center, n.d.
Horine, Robert B. Partners in Mission USA II: A Popular Report. Cincinnati: Forward Movement Publications, 1993.
Inter-Anglican Theological and Doctrinal Consultation. Belonging Together: A Study Document. London: The Anglican Communion Secretariat, 1992.
McGeary, Laura and James Rosenthal, ed. A Transforming Vision: The Official Report of the Joint Meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion and the Anglican Consultative Council. London: Anglican Communion Office, 1993.
Mission Issues and Strategy Advisory Group II. Towards Dynamic Mission: Renewing the Church for Mission. London: Anglican Consultative Council, 1992.
Standing Commission on World Mission. Mission in Global Perspective. Cincinnati: Forward Movement, 1985.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), pp. 675-76. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on World Mission |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on World Mission |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(A137)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That each diocese and congregation enter into a course of study around issues of mutuality and partnership with regard to the Episcopal Church's participation in the global mission of God; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese appoint one presbyter and one lay person to make preparation for and assist in such study; and be it further
Resolved, That the following resources be utilized in these studies:
Global Education for Mission: A Leaders Guide. New York: The Episcopal Church Center, n.d.
Horine, Robert B. Partners in Mission USA II: A Popular Report. Cincinnati: Forward Movement Publications, 1993.
Inter-Anglican Theological and Doctrinal Consultation. Belonging Together: A Study Document. London: The Anglican Communion Secretariat, 1992.
McGeary, Laura and James Rosenthal, ed., A Transforming Vision: The Official Report of the Joint Meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion and the Anglican Consultative Council. London: Anglican Communion Office, 1993.
Mission Issues and Strategy Advisory Group II. Towards Dynamic Mission: Renewing the Church for Mission. London: Anglican Consultative Council, 1992.
Standing Commission on World Mission. Mission in Global Perspective. Cincinnati: Forward Movement, 1985.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That each diocese and congregation enter into a course of study around issues of mutuality and partnership with regard to the Episcopal Church's participation in the global mission of God Christ and develop their own plan of action; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese and congregation invite a cross-cultural missionary to share her or his experiences of global mission; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations exchange lay and ordained ministers of the Gospel with other churches and jurisdictions in the Anglican Communion; and be it further
Resolved, That such reciprocal mission partners assist the receiving diocese or congregation in discerning the will and grace of God in its local context; and be it further
Resolved, That networks such as companion dioceses, parish linkages, and voluntary missionary societies, and the Anglican and Global Relations office of the Episcopal Church Center be used as vehicles for such exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That each diocese appoint one presbyter and one lay person to assist local congregations in carrying out such studies and exchanges; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on World Mission collect reports from the dioceses on the progress of such studies and exchanges and use the results to assist in developing a long-range plan for the Episcopal Church's global mission; and be it further
The final resolved clause is unchanged.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #29)
House of Deputies
Committee No. 9 on World Mission presented its Report #9 on House of Bishops Message #29 relating to Resolution A137a (Diocesan and Congregational Study on World Mission) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #174)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, August 30.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on World Mission, Reports to the 71st General Convention, 1994, pp. 528-544. |
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| Abstract: | The 71st General Convention requests that dioceses and congregations study the Church's participation in global mission. They are urged to develop their own plan using networks and other specific activities and to report the results to the Standing Commission on World Mission. |