| Resolution Number: | 1994-B029 |
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| Title: | Urge Use of Surplus Diocesan Funds for Local Ethnic Ministry |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Substituted |
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Resolved, That the several dioceses that will realize funds from a reduced asking from the National Church be encouraged to designate 25% of such funds for ministry to, with and among congregations located in ethnic minority communities.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), p. 750. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B029)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That a minimum of twenty-five percent of any funds realized by a diocese from a reduced asking from the National Church be designated for ministry to, with and among congregations located in ethnic minority communities.
Proposed Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the several dioceses that will realize funds from a reduced asking from the National Church be encouraged to designate 25% of such funds for ministry to, with and among congregations located in ethnic minority communities.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #103)
House of Deputies
Committee No. 11 on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #40 on House of Bishops Message #103 relating to Resolution B029s (Anti-Racism) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #244)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 1.
| Abstract: | The 71st General Convention encourages dioceses that will realize funds from a reduced asking from the national Church to designate 25% of such funds for ethnic minority ministries. |
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