| Resolution Number: | 2015-A015 |
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| Title: | Continue Support for Province IX Sustainability |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention affirm the Church’s dedication for the ongoing work of Mark of Mission II , To Teach, Baptize, and Nurture New Believers, especially as it pertains to the agreed-upon plan for Province IX Sustainability; and be it further
Resolved, That plan adopted by the Project Team for the Second Mark of Mission, meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from July 8-11, 2013 be continued and supported by the representation of the General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, working through the Joint Standing Committee on World Mission, or through a similarly tasked representative body or committee of the Executive Council assigned to exert fiduciary responsibility for this crucial component of the ongoing mission of the Church in Province IX, continue to support the work of Province IX Sustainability in the 2016-2018 triennium as detailed in the plan adopted by Executive Council; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council, Church management, and key leaders of bishops, clergy, and lay representatives from throughout Province IX continue to work together to implement this plan through such time as all dioceses in Province IX reach self-sustainability.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 305. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Executive Council |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Congregational Vitality |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Congregational Vitality presented its Report #7 on Resolution A015 (Continue to Support Province IX Sustainability) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A015)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General Convention affirm the Church’s dedication for the ongoing work of Mark of Mission II — “To Teach, Baptize, and Nurture New Believers, especially as it pertains to the agreed-upon plan for Province IX Sustainability; and be it further
Resolved, That plan adopted by the Project Team for the Second Mark of Mission, meeting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic from July 8-11, 2013 be continued and supported by the representation of the General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, working through the Joint Standing Committee on World Mission, or through a similarly tasked representative body or committee of the Executive Council assigned to exert fiduciary responsibility for this crucial component of the ongoing mission of the Church in Province IX, continue to support the work of Province IX Sustainability in the 2016-2018 triennium as detailed in the plan adopted by Executive Council; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council, Church management, and key leaders of bishops, clergy, and lay representatives from throughout Province IX continue to work together to implement this plan through such time as all dioceses in Province IX reach self-sustainability.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #68)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Congregational Vitality presented its Report #2 on HD Message #68 on Resolution A015 (Continue to Support Province IX Sustainability) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #108)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 30.
| Report Reference: | Executive Council, Reports to the 78th General Convention, 2015, pp. 137-169. |
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| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention affirms support for Executive Council's plan on Province IX sustainability and calls for key leaders to support implementation until all Province IX dioceses reach self-sustainability. |