| Resolution Number: | 2015-A079 |
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| Title: | Commend the Christian Formation Work of Forma |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention commend Forma for its leadership in building a network of lay and ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education, assisting in the exchange of information among Christian Formation leaders, and providing resources and certification programs for lay and ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 422. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Formation and Education |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Formation and Education for Ministry |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Formation and Education for Ministry presented its Report #38 on Resolution A079 (Recommend Membership in Forma) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A079)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General Convention commend Forma for its leadership in building a network of lay and ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education, assisting in the exchange of information among Christian Formation leaders, and providing resources and certification programs for lay and ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations encourage lay and ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education to become members of Forma and, where possible, to pay their dues.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General
Convention commend Forma for its leadership in building a network of lay and
ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education, assisting in the
exchange of information among Christian Formation leaders, and providing
resources and certification programs for lay and ordained persons engaged in
Christian Formation and Education; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations encourage lay and
ordained persons engaged in Christian Formation and Education to become members
of Forma and, where possible, to pay their dues.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #215)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Formation and Education for Ministry presented its Report #51 on HD Message #215 on Resolution A079 (Recommend Membership in Forma) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #348)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 3.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Lifelong Christian Formation and Education, Reports to the 78th General Convention, 2015, pp. 383-392. |
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| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention commends Forma for its leadership and services to clergy and lay people engaged in Christian formation and education. |