| Resolution Number: | 2015-C004 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution on Non-Canonically Resident Clergy |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention request a study of the issue of clergy both Episcopal and Lutheran serving congregations in a Diocese where they are not canonically resident; and be it further
Resolved, That the study results in canonical direction to the Church in the matter of vote in Dioceses where such clergy are living and serving congregations but do not hold canonical residence.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 423. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Diocese of Delaware |
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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 #30 on Resolution C004 (Voice and Vote for Non-Canonical Resident Clergy) and moved to refer the resolution to a CCAB.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C004)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General Convention request a study of the issue of clergy both Episcopal and Lutheran serving congregations in a Diocese where they are not canonically resident; and be it further
Resolved, That the study results in canonical direction to the Church in the matter of vote in Dioceses where such clergy are living and serving congregations but do not hold canonical residence.
Motion carried
Resolution referred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #208)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Formation and Education for Ministry presented its Report #56 on HD Message #208 on Resolution C004 (Voice and Vote for Non-Canonical Resident Clergy) and moved concurrence with referral to a CCAB.
Motion carried
The House concurred
Resolution referred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #354)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution to study the issue of Episcopal and Lutheran clergy serving in dioceses where they are not canonically resident and the impact it has on voting at diocesan convention. |
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