| Resolution Number: | 2000-B034 |
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| Title: | Apologize to Those Offended During Transition to the 1979 Prayer Book |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 73rd Convention recognize that the former Standing Liturgical Commission and others did everything in their power facilitating the use of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer in the most pastorally appropriate manner; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention acknowledge that despite those efforts, in certain places there remains the memory, especially among some indigenous peoples, of occasions of insensitivity, harshness, or cultural superiority in the transition to the 1979 book; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention apologize to any members of this Church who were offended or alienated by inappropriate or uncharitable behavior during the time of transition to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 657f. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B034)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd Convention recognize that the former Standing Liturgical Commission and others did everything in their power facilitating the use of the 1979 Book of Common Prayer in the most pastorally appropriate manner; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention acknowledge that despite those efforts, in certain places there remains the memory, especially among some indigenous peoples, of occasions of insensitivity, harshness, or cultural superiority in the transition to the 1979 book; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention apologize to any members of this Church who were offended or alienated by inappropriate or uncharitable behavior during the time of transition to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #222)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music presented its Report #8 on HB Message #222 on Resolution B034 (Apology to Those Offended in Liturgical Transition) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #247)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 14.
| Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention apologizes to those offended or alienated during the time of liturgical transition to the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. |
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