| Resolution Number: | 2006-B003 |
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| Title: | Commend the CPF for Creating a Network of Chaplains for Retired Clergy |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention express appreciation to the Church Pension Fund for the initiative through its Department of Pastoral Care and Education, in the creation of a network of Diocesan Chaplains to the Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Surviving Spouses; and be it further
Resolved, That every diocese of the Church be encouraged to make provision to support and enhance this ministry through bishops appointing Chaplains, to extend the bishops’ pastoral ministry to a growing and significant part of the Church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), p. 575. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rt. Rev. David B. Reed (Kentucky) |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Church Pension Fund |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Church Pension Fund presented its Report #3 on Resolution B003 (Church Pension Fund and Chaplains to the Retired) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(B003)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention express appreciation to the Church Pension Fund for the initiative through its Department of Pastoral Care and Education, in the creation of a network of Diocesan Chaplains to the Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Surviving Spouses; and be it further
Resolved, That every diocese of the Church be encouraged to make provision to support and enhance this ministry through bishops appointing Chaplains, to extend the bishops’ pastoral ministry to a growing and significant part of the Church.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #10)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Church Pension Fund presented its Report #8 on HB Message #10 on Resolution B003 (Church Pension Fund and Chaplains to the Retired) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #172)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 20.
| Abstract: | The 75th General Convention commends the Church Pension Fund for creating a network of Diocesan Chaplains for Retired Clergy and Spouses. |
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