| Resolution Number: | 1997-A036 |
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| Title: | Authorize the Committee on Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee of the Executive Council, with its subcommittees for Anti-Racism, Global Peace and Justice, Economic Justice, Environmental Stewardship, and Jubilee Ministries, continue its mandate to facilitate communication and collaboration between the Executive Council and ministries throughout the Episcopal Church and Church Center units which address issues of peace, social and economic justice and the environment; and be it further
Resolved, That these ministries be funded to organize, plan, and implement strategies to support Episcopal regional and local networks corresponding to the work of each of the subcommittees.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 61. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Executive Council: Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Committee |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(A036)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee of the Executive Council, with its subcommittees for Anti-Racism, Global Peace and Justice, Economic Justice, Environmental Stewardship, and Jubilee Ministries continue its mandate to facilitate communication and collaboration between the Executive Council and ministries throughout the Episcopal Church and Church Center units which address issues of peace, social and economic justice and the environment; and be it further
Resolved, That these ministries be funded to organize, plan, and implement strategies to support Episcopal regional and local networks corresponding to the work of each of the subcommittees.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #13)
House of Bishops
The Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #2 on HD Message #13 on Resolution A036 (Continuation and Funding of JPIC), moved the resolution, and recommended concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #15)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Report Reference: | Executive Council: Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation Committee, Reports to the 72nd General Convention, 1997, pp. 147-163. |
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| Abstract: | The 72nd General Convention authorizes funds for the Committee on Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation to continue its mandate and support future activities. |